In season
Last verified 12 Oct 2026
Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm
Daylesford · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- Late Nov-23 Dec
- Open
- 22 Nov-22 Dec daily 9am-7pm; 23 Dec 9am-5pm
Fruit & flower picking in the Macedon Ranges
In November, cherries, raspberries and Christmas trees are picking in Macedon Ranges. We list 6 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
About an hour north-west of Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges has become a genuine flower-picking destination, alongside one working stone-fruit orchard. Two peony farms run short, strictly ticketed picking windows each spring: Spring Hill Peony Farm opens for roughly ten days between early November and early December (from $50 for 15 stems, pre-purchased online, no walk-ups), and Romswood Peony Farm at Kerrie runs a similar mid-November to early-December season, capped at 100 pickers per two-hour session. At Gisborne, 302 Flowers sells $55 Pick Your Own Bucket sessions by booking through summer and autumn, while Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm at Little Hampton opens for a short, no-booking-needed raspberry season each summer (roughly late December to early February). Further south at Bacchus Marsh, Payne's Orchards runs a longer, more traditional season — cherries in November–December through to apples in March–May — via timed entry booked on TryBooking. Nearly everything here runs on a ticketed or seasonal-window basis rather than casual drop-in, so book ahead and check current dates before you drive out.
In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne
Compare farms in this region
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm | In season | Late Nov-23 Dec | — | — | — |
| Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm | In season | late Dec-early Feb | Entrance fee: Adult $10, Child $5 (under 2 free), Family (2 adults + 2 children) $20 — includes unlimited taste testers while in the berry patch. Raspberries picked to take home are charged by weight at $30/kg, weighed and paid for on exit. EFTPOS available; BYO takeaway containers or purchase biodegradable ones on site. | No booking needed | Yes |
| Payne's Orchards | In season | Nov-Dec; Dec-Jan | Entry fee $5 per adult (12+ years), $2 per child (3-11 years); all fruit picked is paid for by weight (2026 TryBooking listing priced apples at $8/kg for Pink Lady and Granny Smith). | Booking required | Yes |
| Romswood Peony Farm | In season | Mid-Nov to early Dec (2026 sessions from 15 Nov) | Picker $60 (15 stems); non-picker $20; under-18s free; bunches $30 | Booking required | — |
| Spring Hill Peony Farm | In season | 10-day window, approx 12-25 Nov 2026 | Pick (15 stems) $50 wkday/$65 wkend; view $14/$20; 16 & under $5 | Booking required | Yes |
| 302 Flowers (Pick Your Own Dahlias) | In season soon | Summer-autumn, dated sessions only | $55 per bucket incl. 1 adult | Booking required | — |
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Farms in this region
6 farms
In season
Last verified 12 Oct 2026
Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm
Little Hampton · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- late Dec-early Feb
- Price
- Entrance fee: Adult $10, Child $5
- Open
- Summer open days, 9.30am-1.30pm; dates announced on website and Instagram; no bookings
- Booking
- No booking needed
In season
Last verified 12 Oct 2026
Payne's Orchards
Bacchus Marsh · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- Nov-Dec; Dec-Jan
- Price
- Entry fee $5 per adult
- Open
- 9am-3pm during picking season
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 2 Nov 2026
Romswood Peony Farm
Kerrie · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- Mid-Nov to early Dec (2026 sessions from 15 Nov)
- Price
- Picker $60 (15 stems); non-picker $20; under-18s free; bunches $30
- Open
- Ticketed 2-hr sessions on select dates, 11am-1pm; max 100 pickers
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 19 Oct 2026
Spring Hill Peony Farm
Spring Hill · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- 10-day window, approx 12-25 Nov 2026
- Price
- Pick (15 stems) $50 wkday/$65 wkend; view $14/$20; 16 & under $5
- Open
- Ticketed open days in the Nov bloom window; pre-purchase online only
- Booking
- Booking required
In season soon
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
302 Flowers (Pick Your Own Dahlias)
Gisborne · Macedon Ranges
- Season
- Summer-autumn, dated sessions only
- Price
- $55 per bucket incl. 1 adult
- Open
- Pre-booked dated sessions only; farm open by appointment
- Booking
- Booking required
Farm experiences in this region
Compare farm experiences here
| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Land Children’s Farm | Meet the animals, Tractor & wagon rides & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Macedon Ranges, VIC |
| Ballybrook Farm | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Macedon Ranges, VIC |
| Day's Walk Farm | Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Macedon Ranges, VIC |
| Fleurs de Lyonville | Hands-on workshops & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Macedon Ranges, VIC |
| Hanging Rock Llama Treks | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Macedon Ranges, VIC |
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Animal Land Children’s Farm
Diggers Rest · Macedon Ranges
feed farm animals; VIP tour includes cow milking and tractor-style farm experience
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Ballybrook Farm
Gisborne South · Macedon Ranges
Brush, pat and learn about Highland cattle and calves; guided side-by-side tour behind the scenes of the breeding farm
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Day's Walk Farm
Keilor · Macedon Ranges
Guided organic market-garden tour; regenerative methods; harvest-your-own vegetable box
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Fleurs de Lyonville
Lyonville · Macedon Ranges
Guided flower farm tour; dahlia-dividing and flower-growing workshops
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Hanging Rock Llama Treks
Woodend · Macedon Ranges
meet and greet llamas or take guided llama trek
- Access
- Booking required
Farms in Macedon Ranges
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Last verified 11 Nov 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I pick peonies in the Macedon Ranges?
Two farms run ticketed peony-picking seasons each spring: Spring Hill Peony Farm (roughly early November to early December, from $50 for 15 stems) and Romswood Peony Farm at Kerrie (mid-November to early December, $57 for a 15-stem picker ticket, sessions capped at 100 pickers). Both require pre-purchased tickets — there's no walk-up picking.
Can you pick your own raspberries near the Macedon Ranges?
Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm at Little Hampton opens for a short pick-your-own raspberry season each summer, roughly late December to early February. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children, with raspberries picked to take home charged at $30/kg — no booking required while open.
Where can I pick dahlias near the Macedon Ranges?
302 Flowers at Gisborne runs Pick Your Own Bucket sessions for dahlias, booked in advance for specific dated time slots, priced at $55 per bucket including one adult. The season runs from summer into autumn, based on what's blooming.
Is there traditional fruit picking near the Macedon Ranges, not just flowers?
Payne's Orchards at Bacchus Marsh grows cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and apples across a season running roughly November to June, entered via timed tickets booked on TryBooking. It's the most traditional orchard-style pick-your-own in this area, alongside the flower farms.