PICK YOUR OWN STR AWBERRIES One of our favourite activities to do with kids in winter is to take them strawberry picking. It doesn’t matter how old they are, or even if they don’t like strawberries, because everyone loves strawberry picking! Entry to the fields is free, and you will pay per kilo at the end of the pick.
WHEN TO GO The main strawberry picking season in Brisbane is between May and October. Always check out your local farms for strawberry season dates and open times. Most strawberry fields in Queensland have a Facebook page, which will advise of opening times and if there are any potential issues caused by weather.
WHERE TO GO
McMartin’s Strawberry Farm Where: The end of Sports Rd, Bli Bli (beside the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary)
picnic, and a children’s playground. It is located near Aussie World and Opals Down Under, making for the ideal detour before heading home.
PYO is for the entire strawberry season. You can choose to pick your own strawberries, or you can buy directly from the fridge. They also have an on-site cafe and a kids’ playground.
Rolin Farms
Strawberry Fields
Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
Where: 133 Laxton Rd, Palmview (exit 190 off Bruce Highway — follow the signs) PYO is offered during the entire strawberry season. They have an on-site cafe, plenty of space for a
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Where: 124-190 Rutters Rd, Elimbah PYO is from mid-June until October, but you can purchase strawberries from the start of June. Where: 912 Chambers Flat Road, Chambers Flat PYO is only available in August, September and October, though you can buy strawberries from the farm shop from June to November.
