Yarra Valley has 9 farms where you can pick your own Blueberries, Cherries and Raspberries across the season. Picking windows shift with the weather — check each farm's status below and call ahead before you drive out.
The Yarra Valley starts about an hour east of the Melbourne CBD, and while it's better known for wine, the orchards and berry patches around Silvan, Coldstream and Wandin are just as worth the drive. Cherries are the headline act here: Blue Hills Berries & Cherries at Silvan combines a cherry blossom show in spring with all-you-can-eat-while-you-pick cherries from late November, and Big Fella Cherries at Coldstream picks from a big netted orchard across roughly the same November-to-January window. Once the cherries finish, the same district shifts into raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries at spots like Kookaberry Strawberry Farm and Chappies U-Pick, carrying picking through summer and into autumn for berries. Strawberries and blueberries fill in the gaps at other properties, so there's usually something ripe somewhere in the valley from spring through to autumn. Because cherry and berry ripening shifts with the season's weather, always check a farm's current picking dates before setting out.
About an hour north-east of Melbourne
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kookaberry Strawberry Farm | In season soon | Nov-Apr | Call Frances (0415 768 222) to discuss pricing | Booking recommended | Yes |
| Yarra Valley Gateway Estate | In season soon | indoor, historically marketed as year-round | — | — | — |
| Big Fella Cherries | Closed for season | Nov-Jan approx (Christmas/summer period) | Entry fee applies plus fruit picked charged separately | — | Yes |
| Castella Blueberries | Closed for season | Jan-Feb | Pay-by-weight for picked berries; no specific rate published in sources reviewed. | — | Yes |
| Summerberries Blueberry Farm | Closed for season | mid-December to end of February | Official website's 'Pick Your Own' page states $20/kg for self-picked blueberries. A third-party site (schoolholidaysaustralia.com.au) cited different figures (children free, adults $5 entry, ~$9/bunch) that could not be corroborated elsewhere and may be inaccurate or outdated. | Booking recommended | Yes |
| The Farm Silvan | Closed for season | summer, dates vary by season | — | Booking required | — |
| Yarra Valley Christmas Tree Farm | Closed for season | Late Nov-24 Dec | — | — | — |
| Cobrahah Orchards | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Nov-Jan approx | Call ahead | — | — |
| Girasole Yarra Valley | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Typically mid-Jan to mid-Mar, weekends only, ~2-3 week bloom window (exact dates vary yearly, weather/bloom dependent) | Call ahead | Booking recommended | Yes |
9 farms
Wandin North · Yarra Valley
Coldstream · Yarra Valley
Coldstream · Yarra Valley
Castella · Yarra Valley
Glenburn · Yarra Valley
Silvan · Yarra Valley
Wandin North · Yarra Valley
Wandin East · Yarra Valley
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wandin East · Yarra Valley
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Farmstay | Meet the animals & Stay on the farm | Booking required | Currently offered | Yarra Valley, VIC |
| Bundoora Park Farm | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Yarra Valley, VIC |
| Edendale Community Environment Farm | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Contact the farm | Currently offered | Yarra Valley, VIC |
| Maya Xala Honey Beehive Tours | Hands-on workshops & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Yarra Valley, VIC |
Alexandra · Yarra Valley
Guest animal feeding; specific animals and session details require operator confirmation
Bundoora · Yarra Valley
meet farm animals and join advertised farm activities
Eltham · Yarra Valley
meet farm animals; feed chooks; booked self-guided feed tour and sensory-friendly sessions
Yarrambat · Yarra Valley
Suit up, light a smoker, open active hives, inspect frames and taste honey with a professional beekeeper
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
Big Fella Cherries at Coldstream is the main cherry farm inside the valley itself, picking from its netted orchard over roughly November to January, with an entry fee plus the fruit you pick charged separately. Cobrahah Orchards at Wandin East is also listed for u-pick cherries and raspberries over a similar window, though we haven't been able to confirm its current season, so ring first. Just up the hill at Silvan, Blue Hills Berries & Cherries picks from late November into January and takes bookings online. Call ahead either way, as cherry season can finish early in a hot year.
Kookaberry Strawberry Farm at Wandin North picks strawberries from November through to April, alongside raspberries and blackberries. Yarra Valley Gateway Estate at Coldstream also grows strawberries, historically marketed as available year-round under cover. Ring ahead to confirm what's actually being picked on the day.
Late November to January is peak season, when cherries and the first berries overlap. Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries then carry through summer into autumn at several farms. Outside these windows picking thins out considerably, so check a farm's current status before you drive out.
Blue Hills Berries & Cherries charges from about $18 for adults and $9 for kids to pick cherries, with its spring cherry blossom show from $15. Other farms charge by weight for berries picked, typically discussed by phone rather than published online, so it pays to ask when you book.
It varies by farm. Blue Hills Berries & Cherries and The Farm Silvan require bookings, Kookaberry Strawberry Farm recommends calling ahead, and smaller orchards such as Big Fella Cherries at Coldstream publish no booking policy at all — their hours simply shift with the season. Because cherry and berry availability can change quickly with weather, phoning ahead is the safest approach regardless of the official policy.
