In November, strawberry picking is in season in Victoria. We list 14 farms, across Geelong & the Bellarine and Gippsland — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Strawberry picking in Victoria: we list 14 pick-your-own strawberry farms across the state — including Blue Hills Berries and Cherries, Hawkes Farm and Jay Berries, around Dandenong Ranges, Geelong & the Bellarine, Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The strawberry season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Berries and Cherries | In season | Nov-Jan; Late Oct-Apr | — | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east 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 |
| Jay Berries | In season | Oct-Mar (varies by fruit) | Entry fee (approx $5-8 per person in older sources) includes tasting and picking containers; produce weighed and charged per kilogram; tractor rides for extra fee | — | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Lomas Orchards | In season | Nov-May | Pick your own strawberries priced by weight (pay per kilogram picked). Cash only - no EFTPOS on site, nearest ATMs in Ocean Grove/Leopold. | — | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
| Macca's Farm | In season | Sep-Apr | Not specified in sources checked; containers provided or bring your own | No booking needed | Yes | An hour or more east of Melbourne |
| Morningswood Farm | In season | Dec-Mar | — | — | — | Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne |
| Peppergreen Farm | In season | Spring and summer; Produce varies through the year; corn, beans, eggplant, rhubarb and tomatoes in early summer, strawberries in spring and summer. | Free entry to the farm; garden produce sold by weight under a 'pick and pay' system (exact per-kg pricing not published online). Fees shown on the operator's website are for school-group tours and excursions only. | — | Yes | Around Bendigo in Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne |
| Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm | In season | Nov-Apr | — | No booking needed | Yes | About an hour south of Melbourne |
| Sunny Creek Organic Fruit & Berry Farm | In season | Dec-Apr; Feb-Apr | Farm gate entry $12/adult, $8/child (2-12); pick-your-own berries $20/kg | Booking recommended | Yes | An hour or more east of Melbourne |
| Surf Coast Strawberry Fields | In season | Oct/Nov-late Apr | Entry incl. punnet: adult $12 (600g) or $15 (1kg), child 3-12 $8, family $35, under 3 free | No booking needed | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
| The Berry Dairy | In season | Oct-May | Farm Pass needed for strawberry fields (includes a punnet); cafe free entry | No booking needed | Yes | An hour or more east of Melbourne |
| The Big Strawberry | In season | Oct-Jan, Apr-Jul | — | — | Yes | About 2 hours north of Melbourne |
| Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm | In season | mid Dec-early Feb; Nov-Mar (weekends only) | Prices not published | No booking needed | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
| Yarra Valley Gateway Estate | In season | indoor, historically marketed as year-round | — | — | — | About an hour north-east of Melbourne |
14 farms
Silvan · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Boneo · Mornington Peninsula
About an hour south of Melbourne
Wandin East · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Wallington · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Glen Forbes · Gippsland
An hour or more east of Melbourne
Eganstown · Grampians & Ballarat
Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne
North Bendigo · Bendigo & Central Victoria
Around Bendigo in Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne
Main Ridge · Mornington Peninsula
About an hour south of Melbourne
Trafalgar South · Gippsland
An hour or more east of Melbourne
Mount Duneed · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Maffra · Gippsland
An hour or more east of Melbourne
Koonoomoo · Goulburn Valley
About 2 hours north of Melbourne
Drysdale · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Coldstream · Yarra Valley
About an hour north-east of Melbourne
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
We list 14 pick-your-own strawberry farms in Victoria, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Strawberry picking in Victoria follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
