Pick-your-own farms near Melbourne
You can pick your own within a day trip of Melbourne. We list 61 pick-your-own farms in the Melbourne catchment, growing Christmas tree, apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry and fig and more — including Avonsleigh Berries, Big Fella Cherries and Blue Hills Berries and Cherries. Compare their seasons, prices and booking in the table below, or jump straight to a crop or district.
Seasons shift with the weather and with each farm's climate zone, so check the status on every listing and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you set out from Melbourne.
Pick-your-own farms near Melbourne at a glance
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonsleigh Berries | In season | early Dec-mid Feb | Estimated family cost $20-$50; cash only | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Big Fella Cherries | In season | Nov-Jan approx (Christmas/summer period) | Entry fee applies plus fruit picked charged separately | — | Yes | About an hour north-east of Melbourne |
| Blue Hills Berries and Cherries | In season | Nov-Jan; Late Oct-Apr | U-pick cherries from $19.51pp; berries entry $15 adult, $7.50 child, fruit by kg | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Castella Blueberries | In season | Jan-Feb | Pay-by-weight for picked berries; no specific rate published in sources reviewed. | — | Yes | About an hour north-east of Melbourne |
| Cherry Haven | In season | from mid Dec until picked out (2025 season ended 26 Dec) | $20 per adult; $10 for ages 4-13; under 3 free | Booking recommended | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| CherryHill Orchards | In season | Nov-early Jan | Weekdays approx $22.50 adult/$13 kids; weekends approx $25 adult/$15 kids; family packages available; all-you-can-eat while picking | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Christmas Tree Farm | In season | 21 Nov-late Dec | $85 (4-5ft) to $245 (9-10ft); 10ft+ from $300; plus $5 baling (2025 season) | — | — | About an hour south of Melbourne |
| Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm | In season | Late Nov-24 Dec | $50 (4ft) to $250+ (10ft+); 5ft $65-70, 6ft $80-90 | — | — | At Officer in Cardinia Shire, about 50km south-east of Melbourne - NOT in the Dandenong Ranges despite the name |
| Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm | In season | Late Nov-23 Dec | — | — | — | In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne |
| Emily Hill Farm | In season | mid Dec-Feb | — | Booking required | — | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Evergreen Christmas Trees | In season | 28 Nov-23 Dec, or until sold out | Priced by height: $50 up to 1m, $100 for 1.75-2m, up to $270 for 3.75-4m | — | — | In Greater Dandenong, about 30km south-east of Melbourne |
| Fielderberry Farm | In season | early Dec onward; Dec-Mar | No entry fee; produce sold by weight | — | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Folly Farm Blueberries | In season | early Jan-mid Feb | $10 children, $20 adults (per RACV, includes 500g blueberries); ready-picked 500g punnets also available | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| 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 | In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne |
| Hawkes Farm | In season | Occasional tractor-tour open days only (last: 4 Apr 2026) | Tractor tour $15 incl. a bag of carrots to pick; under 2s free | Booking required | Yes | About an hour south of Melbourne |
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Farm districts near Melbourne
Dandenong Ranges
30 farms
Cherries · Blueberries · Strawberries
Gippsland
16 farms
Strawberries · Raspberries · Apples
Yarra Valley
12 farms
Cherries · Blueberries · Raspberries
Macedon Ranges
11 farms
Flowers · Christmas Trees · Raspberries
Mornington Peninsula
10 farms
Christmas Trees · Strawberries · Cherries
Geelong & the Bellarine
8 farms
Strawberries · Flowers · Sunflowers
Melbourne Surrounds
4 farms
Christmas Trees
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go fruit picking near Melbourne?
There are 61 pick-your-own farms within a day trip of Melbourne, listed on this page with their region, drive context, season and booking. Compare them in the table and call ahead — ripeness moves with the weather from one week to the next.
What can you pick near Melbourne?
Farms near Melbourne grow Christmas tree, apple, blackberry, blueberry and cherry and more, depending on the season. Use the 'pick a specific crop' links to see the farms for each, or browse the districts around Melbourne to plan your day out.