In season soon
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Lomas Orchards
Wallington · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- Nov-May
- Price
- Pick your own strawberries priced by weight
- Open
- Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun-Tue; hours vary between winter/summer
Fruit picking in Geelong & the Bellarine
Geelong & the Bellarine has 5 farms where you can pick your own Strawberries, Flowers and Sunflowers across the season. Picking windows shift with the weather — check each farm's status below and call ahead before you drive out.
Geelong is about an hour southwest of the Melbourne CBD, and the Bellarine Peninsula's picking farms fan out from there through Drysdale, Mount Duneed and Wallington. Strawberries are the mainstay: Surf Coast Strawberry Fields at Mount Duneed picks from October or November through to late April, and Lomas Orchards at Wallington runs an equally long strawberry season alongside apples, pears and stone fruit for later in the year. Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm at Drysdale adds blueberries and stone fruit to the mix over summer, so it's worth following its picking updates before you go. The region also has a couple of flower-picking stops — Surf Coast Sunflowers at Modewarre blooms for a short window in January, and Mannerim Stables Co offers pick-your-own flowers on weekends when open. Because bloom and fruit timing both depend on the weather, confirm what's actually ready before you drive down.
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Compare farms in this region
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomas Orchards | In season soon | Nov-May | Pick your own strawberries priced by weight (pay per kilogram picked). Cash only - no EFTPOS on site, nearest ATMs in Ocean Grove/Leopold. | — | Yes |
| Surf Coast Strawberry Fields | In season soon | Oct/Nov-late Apr | Entry includes punnet; approx $10 (500g) or $14 (1kg) adult punnets, $7 (400g) child punnet (3-12yrs), under 3 free, family pack ~$30. Card payments only; some sources cite lower prices ($7/$12) suggesting prices vary by season - confirm current pricing on site. | No booking needed | Yes |
| Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm | In season soon | mid Dec-early Feb; Nov-Mar (weekends only) | Pricing not published on site; pay for what you pick by weight (typical of berry farms). Check Instagram 'Friday Fruit Report' for current picking availability. | No booking needed | Yes |
| Mannerim Stables Co | Closed for season | seasonal, weekends only when open | Approx $8-$10 for 10 stems, subject to change by flower type. | — | Yes |
| Surf Coast Sunflowers | Closed for season | early-mid Jan for approx 2 weeks (bloom-dependent) | Entry: $10 adult, $5 child (under 18), $25 family of 4. Stems: $3 each or $25 for ten. Twilight sessions Fri/Sat 5-8pm. | Booking recommended | Yes |
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Farms in this region
5 farms
In season soon
Last verified 31 Aug 2026
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields
Mount Duneed · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- Oct/Nov-late Apr
- Price
- Entry includes punnet
- Open
- Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5pm
- Booking
- No booking needed
In season soon
Last verified 31 Aug 2026
Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm
Drysdale · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- mid Dec-early Feb; Nov-Mar (weekends only)
- Price
- Pricing not published on site
- Open
- Seasonal, variable by crop availability; check Instagram Friday Fruit Report
- Booking
- No booking needed
Closed for season
Last verified 23 Jul 2026
Mannerim Stables Co
Marcus Hill · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- seasonal, weekends only when open
- Price
- Approx $8-$10 for 10 stems, subject to change by flower type.
- Open
- Picking limited to weekends when open
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Surf Coast Sunflowers
Modewarre · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- early-mid Jan for approx 2 weeks (bloom-dependent)
- Price
- Entry: $10 adult, $5 child
- Open
- Daily 9am-5pm during ~2-week bloom window in January, plus Fri/Sat twilight 5-8pm
- Booking
- Booking recommended
Farm experiences in this region
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| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brae Farm | Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Geelong & the Bellarine, VIC |
| Freshwater Creek Cottages | Meet the animals & Stay on the farm | Booking required | Currently offered | Geelong & the Bellarine, VIC |
| Heritage Alpaca Co | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Geelong & the Bellarine, VIC |
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Brae Farm
Birregurra · Geelong & the Bellarine
Guided production-farm tour covering organic fruit, vegetables, grains, olives and honey
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Freshwater Creek Cottages
Freshwater Creek · Geelong & the Bellarine
Guest animal feeding; specific animals and session details require operator confirmation
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Heritage Alpaca Co
Buckley · Geelong & the Bellarine
feed, interact with and walk alpacas on a working farm
- Access
- Booking required
Farms in Geelong & the Bellarine
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I pick strawberries near Geelong?
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields at Mount Duneed picks from around October or November through to late April, and Lomas Orchards at Wallington runs a similarly long season from November to May. Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm at Drysdale also grows strawberries, best checked via its social updates on picking availability.
Where can I pick sunflowers near Geelong?
Surf Coast Sunflowers at Modewarre blooms for around two weeks in early-to-mid January, weather and bloom timing dependent, with twilight picking sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings. It's a short window each year, so check current bloom updates before planning your visit.
When is the best time to visit Geelong and the Bellarine for picking?
Strawberry season is the longest run, roughly October through to May depending on the farm, with summer the peak picking period. Blueberries and stone fruit at Tuckerberry Hill add to the summer mix, while apples and pears at Lomas Orchards extend picking into autumn. Sunflowers are a short January-only extra.
How much does fruit picking cost near Geelong?
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields charges roughly $10 for a 500g punnet or $14 for 1kg for adults, with a $7 child punnet and a family pack around $30. Surf Coast Sunflowers charges $10 adult entry plus $3 a stem. Lomas Orchards is cash only, priced by weight picked.
Do I need to book for picking near Geelong?
Most of the strawberry and berry farms here don't require booking, though Surf Coast Sunflowers recommends it given its short bloom window and popular twilight sessions. Lomas Orchards is cash only with no EFTPOS on site, so bring cash and call ahead if you're unsure what's currently open.