November is when pick-your-own really starts to build nationally, as spring tips into early summer. Strawberries are typically ripe from the NSW Hawkesbury through South Australia's Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, Victoria's Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, WA's Swan Valley and statewide in Tasmania. Cherries are usually just starting in most southern growing regions — Victoria, SA, the ACT and Queensland's Granite Belt — a few weeks ahead of their December peak. Up north, Far North Queensland's mango and lychee season is in full swing around the Atherton Tablelands, while the Top End's dry-season crops keep ticking along. It's a good month to get ahead of the December crowds, though the biggest cherry volumes are still a few weeks off.
Strawberries are typically ripe in the Hawkesbury and Bilpin, blueberries are peaking on the Central Coast, and cherries are just starting around Orange and the Central West ahead of their December peak.
Strawberries are starting across the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong/Bellarine, with cherries also just beginning in the same regions and the Grampians/Ballarat/Bendigo area.
Mangoes and lychees are typically at their best around the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, while cherries are just starting in the Granite Belt around Stanthorpe.
Strawberries are typically starting in the Adelaide Hills and on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with cherries also beginning in the Adelaide Hills.
Strawberries continue in the Swan Valley and Wanneroo, blueberries are typically at their peak in the South West, and cherries are just starting in the Perth Hills.
Strawberries are typically ripe statewide, building toward the island's main December-to-February season.
Cherries are typically starting in the Young/Yass day-trip belt from late November, ahead of Canberra's own December-focused season.
Katherine's mango season is typically finishing up, while citrus and passionfruit continue statewide as the dry season winds down.
| State | What's ripe | Where |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | Riverina & South Coast |
| Victoria | strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | Dandenong Ranges |
| Queensland | strawberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums | Brisbane & South-East Queensland |
| South Australia | strawberries, cherries and flowers | Adelaide Hills |
| Western Australia | strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and flowers | Swan Valley |
| Tasmania | strawberries and raspberries | Hobart & the Huon Valley |
| Australian Capital Territory | cherries | Canberra Region |
Stanthorpe · Granite Belt
Meadowvale · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Thirlmere · Sydney Basin
Wagga Wagga · Riverina & South Coast
Bilpin · Sydney Basin
Lorne · Coffs Coast
Brooklet · Northern Rivers
Kurrajong · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
Bostobrick / Dorrigo · Coffs Coast
Bucca / Nana Glen · Coffs Coast
Chambers Flat · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Mogood · Riverina & South Coast
Applethorpe · Granite Belt
Wombat · Riverina & South Coast
Cudgen · Gold Coast Hinterland
Forestdale · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
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November is when strawberries typically come on across most states — the Hawkesbury, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Swan Valley and statewide Tasmania. Cherries are usually just starting in southern growing regions, ahead of their December peak. Far North Queensland's mangoes and lychees are typically at their best, and the NT's dry-season crops are winding down as the season turns.
Yes, in most states. NSW's Hawkesbury, SA's Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu, Victoria's Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, WA's Swan Valley and Tasmania statewide typically have strawberries ripe in November. Queensland's Granite Belt strawberries are usually just starting too. Always call ahead, as an early heatwave or frost can shift timing either way.
Yes, typically from late November in most regions — Victoria's Yarra Valley and Dandenongs, SA's Adelaide Hills, the ACT's Young/Yass belt and Queensland's Granite Belt all usually begin around this time. Volumes are generally lighter than the December peak, so it's worth calling the farm to check whether picking has actually opened before you drive out.
Mangoes and lychees are typically at their best around the Atherton Tablelands in November, making it one of the strongest picking months for the region. It lines up well with a Far North Queensland trip if tropical fruit is the goal, though as with any crop, call ahead to confirm the orchard is open before visiting.