Blueberry picking near Melbourne is well served by the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, both under an hour from the CBD, with further options around Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula for a slightly different day out. The core season runs from December through to February, peaking in January, though a few farms with mixed berry patches stretch into March. It's a popular summer holiday activity, so weekends can get busy at the better-known spots, and booking ahead is common. Pricing often bundles entry with a set weight of berries, for example around twenty dollars for an adult including 500 grams, rather than pure pay-by-kilo. Folly Farm Blueberries in Olinda is a well-known choice in the Dandenongs, with entry pricing that includes a punnet to take home. Confirm booking requirements before you head up, since several farms need tickets in advance.
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Woori Yallock · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Avonsleigh · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Silvan · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Dewhurst · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Cockatoo · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Olinda · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Red Hill · Mornington Peninsula
About an hour south of Melbourne
Main Ridge · Mornington Peninsula
About an hour south of Melbourne
Silvan · Yarra Valley
About an hour north-east of Melbourne
Drysdale · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Erica · Gippsland
An hour or more east of Melbourne
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Wandin East · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
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Silvan · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
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The Dandenong Ranges, especially around Olinda and Avonsleigh, and the Yarra Valley are the main clusters, both within about an hour of Melbourne. Geelong-Bellarine and the Mornington Peninsula have further options a little further afield, useful if the Dandenongs are booked out on a summer weekend.
Most Melbourne-area blueberry farms sit between 45 minutes and an hour and a half from the CBD, with the Dandenong Ranges being the closest and most convenient cluster for a half-day trip. Geelong and Mornington Peninsula farms are further out, closer to the 90-minute mark, but worth it if the closer patches are booked out.
The main blueberry season around Melbourne runs from December through to February, with peak picking in January. A handful of farms with mixed berry patches, including some in Geelong-Bellarine, extend into March. Seasons shift with weather, so call ahead to confirm the patch is still producing.
Many popular Dandenong Ranges blueberry farms, including some ticketed operations, require or strongly recommend booking ahead, especially for weekend visits during the January peak. Smaller or more casual farms elsewhere may allow walk-ups, but it's worth calling first either way.