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Strawberry picking near Sunshine Coast

Strawberry picking near the Sunshine Coast has some of the closest patches in south-east Queensland, clustered around the Glass House Mountains and Wamuran, both well within a 90-minute drive and most a good deal closer. Like the rest of the region, this is a winter crop, typically ripe from June to October and at its best in August and September. Pricing tends to move through the season: expect a higher rate for early fruit that eases as volume builds. Glass House Tropical Fruits is a handy local option, charging around fifteen dollars for a 500 gram pick at the very start of the season in June, with the price typically easing toward normal market rates as picking ramps up through July and August. Sweet Acres at Wamuran is another nearby gate worth calling for current availability.

Strawberry farms near Sunshine Coast

6 farms

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm

Chambers Flat · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Jun-Nov (farm open); pick-your-own typically Aug-Oct
Price
Adult approx. $15 (includes 500g punnet); child (3-12) approx. $7.50 (includes 250g punnet); infants free; additional fruit approx. $24/kg
Open
7 days during season, approx. 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 8:30am-4pm Sundays; bookings via Rezdy/Ticketebo for PYO sessions
Booking
Booking recommended
Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Glass House Tropical Fruits

Glass House Mountains · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

Season
May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years
Price
$15 per 500g at season start (June 2026); farm representatives said price expected to fall toward normal market rate as production increases through the season
Open
Opened June 2026 on a 65-acre property; described as the Sunshine Coast's only season-long pick-your-own strawberry farm; exact daily hours not stated in source
Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Oasis Berries

Caboolture · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival
Open
Seasonal pick-your-own days/festival events announced via Facebook/Instagram (@oasis_berries_pyo)
Booking
Booking recommended
Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Rolin Strawberry Farms

Elimbah · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

Season
1 Jun-mid Nov
Price
Cost varies; grab a wooden picking basket from the farm shop
Open
Daily 8:30am-5pm during season; timed PYO slots daily at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Booking
Booking required
Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Sunray Strawberries

Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Winter season (approx. Jun-Oct), exact dates unconfirmed

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Sweet Acres

Wamuran · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

Season
winter/spring strawberry season (dates not further specified)
Open
Seasonal strawberry season (dates not further specified); call ahead
Booking
Booking required

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick strawberries near the Sunshine Coast?

Glass House Tropical Fruits and Sweet Acres are the closest options, both in the Glass House Mountains and Wamuran area just inland from the coast. Rolin Strawberry Farms at Elimbah is a little further south but still within easy reach for a Sunshine Coast day trip.

How far is strawberry picking from the Sunshine Coast?

Glass House Mountains growers like Glass House Tropical Fruits are typically 30 to 45 minutes from the coast, making them some of the closest patches in the whole south-east Queensland region. Wamuran and Elimbah are a little further, closer to an hour, but still well inside the 90-minute radius.

When can you pick strawberries near the Sunshine Coast?

This part of Queensland runs a winter strawberry season, typically June through to October, with August and September the peak picking months as volume builds. Prices are usually highest right at the start of the season in June, so waiting a few weeks can mean cheaper picking as well as riper fruit.

How much does strawberry picking cost near the Sunshine Coast?

Glass House Tropical Fruits charged around fifteen dollars for a 500 gram pick at the very start of the 2026 season, with farm staff expecting the price to ease toward normal market rates as production ramps up through the season. Other local growers vary, so a quick call ahead confirms current rates.

Do you need to book strawberry picking near the Sunshine Coast?

No booking is generally required; these are walk-up farms during their winter opening. It's worth calling ahead all the same, since exact opening days and pricing can shift week to week early in the season, and a couple of the smaller growers keep informal hours rather than a published timetable.