Pick Your Own Fruit Brisbane

Fruit picking. There can be little doubt that we live in one of the most wondrous places in the world when it comes to farm-fresh and delicious year-round fruit. Here in Brisbane, we are spoilt for choice regarding local farms that offer pick-your-own fruit. Brisbane farms often have a range of delicious and fun extras like farm animals and ice cream to make the outing memorable.

we 100% recommend calling or checking social media pages before attending any of the following locations. Open days can change, weather can cause PYO options to be put on hold and sometimes seasons start late and end early. All fees are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.

Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm

The Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm is well-loved and popular, especially for those wanting to pick fruit on the south side of Brisbane. The Berry Patch grows strawberries from June to November annually and once the crops are ripe and plentiful, generally around late July, it opens up for public strawberry picking.

Upon arrival, visitors can head into the shop and purchase their empty punnet before navigating the rows upon rows of strawberry goodness. There is no limit to how long you spend in the field, with the only rule being you must be able to close your punnet lid on the way out.

The farm has a small play area with a slide for kids and an onsite shop selling freshly picked strawberries, strawberry ice cream and other goodies. Give them a call to find out the latest updates on their PYO and opening hours. The farm has a pre-recorded message updated weekly with these details for visitors.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children (3 years and up), Children 0-2 free

Picking Season: August – November (ring them first)

Address: 912 Chambers Flat Rd, Chambers Flat QLD 4133

Phone: (07) 5546 3652

Website: Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm

The Longan Farm

If you are looking for something other than the usual berry-picking experience, The Longan Farm grows longans (similar to lychee and rambutan), mangoes and dragon fruit available for picking. Located in Narangba, the farm prides itself on being a fully operational commercial farm and is open for picking during longan season, usually around February to April.

You can bring your own secateurs or borrow a pair for a deposit, although children are not allowed to use secateurs. They accept cash only and charge per kilo for any fruit you pick. There are plenty of wide, green spaces to lay out a picnic and you are welcome to bring your food for lunch.

Cost: Entry is $1 for adults (Under 15 is free). Longans are $10 per kg

Picking Season: February – April

Address: 359 Raynbird Road, Narangba, 4504

Phone: 0478 745 338

Website: The Longan Farm

Forest Dragon Fruit Farm

For a genuine and authentic farm experience, with delicious fruit to pick yourself and plenty of barnyard animals to feed, why not head to Forest Dragon Fruit Farm in Brisbane’s Southwest suburbs. The Forest Dragon Fruit Farm grows 15 different varieties of dragon fruit, which means their fruiting season lasts from November until July, with most fruit available in the summer and autumn months.

The fruit themselves are sweet and delicious, with the insides similar in look to kiwi fruit with their black seeds, but with flavours ranging from berry-like to similar to lychees, and colours including white, red, purple and yellow. Once you’ve picked your fruit, it gets weighed with prices for the different varieties, ranging from $8 per kilo to $40 for a rare and highly prized variety (and occasional discounts or sales when the fruit is abundant).

The Forest Dragon Fruit Farm is also home to many animals, including chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep and alpacas. Visitors to the farm are able to hand feed the sheep and alpacas, and throw a different mix of grains to the chooks, ducks and pigs. There are also beehives on the property, with the bees assisting in pollinating the fruit and producing delicious honey.

Cost: Entry is $5 per person and includes a bag of feed for the farm animals

Picking Season: November – July

Address: 151 Dickman Rd, Forestdale QLD 4118

Phone: 0426 501 978

Website: Forest Dragon Fruit Farm

McMartin’s Farm

McMartin’s farm is set in a peaceful, rural setting and has been family owned and operated since 1945. For the past 25 years, strawberries have been the predominant winter crop, while custard apples, lychees and figs are grown in other seasons. At the farm, you will find not only your fields of delicious berries but a gift store, cafe, deck and kids’ playground. On arrival, you can get your ready-to-fill punnet container from the gift shop before making your selection.

Once your strawberries and picked and purchased you can order light meals and refreshments from the farm’s café and sit out on the covered deck overlooking the beautiful landscape. The café serves Devonshire tea with delicious homemade scones (with strawberry jam, of course!), barista coffee, smoothies, sundaes and light lunches. If the weather’s not too wintery, you must try the award-winning fruit-flavoured ice creams, marketed as Strawberry Lane Ice Creamery. It’s fruity. It’s creamy. It’s divine.

Once they have refuelled, your Brisbane Kids will want to play on the playground, situated within full view of the café’s seating area.

Cost: No entry fee.

Picking Season: June – October

Address: 105 Sports Road, Bli Bli

Phone: 07 5458 4912

Website: McMartin’s Farm

Rolin Farms

Rolin Farms is located only moments from the Glasshouse Mountains and makes for a perfectly sweet stop when you are next heading to the Sunshine Coast. From June to October for berry-picking, the farm’s fields are open to anyone who has pre-purchased a picking container (with kids under 4 being free).

Along with their fields of strawberries, the farm also has a store that sells freshly picked and packed strawberries, farm-made strawberry jams, blended real fruit strawberry ice creams, hot and cold drinks, strawberry souvenirs, flowering orchids and even their own honey! There is a playground for the kids, shaded seating and on the weekends you can also enjoy some pancakes from their pancake man. There is also a nursery onsite; however visiting the nursery is strictly by appointment only.

Cost: Per picking container. Kids under 4 are free.

Picking Season: June – October

Address: 124-190 Rutters Road, Elimbah, 4516

Phone: 07 5497 4253

Website: Rolin Farms

Freeman’s Organic Farm

Since 1915, Freeman’s Organic Farm has been run by four generations of Freeman’s. Traditionally Freeman’s Organic Farm grew high quality tropical fruits such as avocados, custard apples, mangoes, paw paws, and of course award winning bananas. Today, Freeman’s Organic Farm has expanded their produce and grow an extensive range of organic fruits, vegetable and herbs. Every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm, Farm David offers guided farm tours. These are full of educational value and children are also invited to pick their own seasonal vegetables for free. Anyone wishing to participate, please get in touch with the farm to secure your place.

Every Friday at 10am (weather permitting), they also host a Mums and Bubs session at the farm. The session involves fun arts, crafts and reading activities and will entertain children of all ages from babies in arms, to toddlers, to the young at heart! Mums can enjoy connecting and sharing with other mums over coffee, and every child who participates gets to pick their own fresh strawberries to eat!

The farm also has a cafe that is open on the weekends and offers delicious coffee and snacks using organic ingredients sourced from the farm.

Cost: $15 per adult for a tour and includes strawberry picking. Children and students are free.

Picking Season: Call to confirm

Address: 618 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley

Phone: 0438 777 763

Website: Freeman’s Organic Farm

LuvaBerry

LuvaBerry has been operating for nearly two decades, growing everything from strawberries and herbs to native finger limes, and offer a variety of activities to enjoy on our farm. On weekends from July through September you can learn about the farm while strolling along the property on a complimentary tour, then try your hand at picking your own fresh strawberries.

Unlike other strawberry farms that say no eating on the field, LuvaBerry do exclusive PYO experiences called ‘Peckish Picking’. They know that when surrounded by tasty Queensland strawberries, it can be challenging for the little ones not to help themselves. That’s why they are happy for you to eat as many strawberries in the field as you like. If you’d like to pick more than 500g to take home, then they will weigh your fruit and charge you per kilo.

LuvaBerry also has a container shop offering homemade strawberry ice cream and several other tasty treats. Self-serve tea and coffee is also available. Please feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy under the trees or by the dam. Grazing platters are available to preorder.

Cost: Entry is $16 for adults, $10 for children (aged 5-12 years old) and includes a 500g eco box to fill up and take home. $5 for Children (aged 2-5 years old) eat in the field only

Picking Season: July – October

Address: 65 Ziviani Road, Wamuran, Qld 4512

Phone: 0417 741 692

Website: LuvaBerry