Pick your own strawberries in Glen Forbes, VIC
Likely picking now
November is inside the picking window this farm has recorded for Strawberries. That is a season window, not live opening hours — ring the farm or check its own page before you drive out.
Last verified 2 Nov 2026
A South Gippsland farm about ten minutes from Phillip Island, with a kilometre of wheelchair-accessible waist-high strawberry rows. There is also a farm shop and cafe selling free-range meats and produce.
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2185 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Rd, Glen Forbes, VIC 3990. An hour or more east of Melbourne.
Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children.
Check before you drive
Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.
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On the booking question, Macca's Farm is listed this way: no booking needed. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on 0484 648 413 before you set out.
On price, the details we hold for Macca's Farm read: Not specified in sources checked; containers provided or bring your own. Entry and per-kilo rates shift through the season and aren't always listed online, so it's worth confirming the current cost when you call ahead.
Macca's Farm is listed for Strawberries, with typical picking around Sep-Apr. A warm or wet run can pull that forward or push it back, so check the current state of the crop first.
Macca's Farm at Glen Forbes is listed as having a cafe or farm shop. Facilities not named above simply haven't been confirmed either way. Ask ahead if you're relying on shade, parking close to the rows, or paying by card.
Macca's Farm is listed as suitable for children, based on the details we hold. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. Ground conditions and picking heights vary a lot between farms, so check what's manageable for your kids' ages before you set out.
