Pick your own fruit farms in Tasmania
Tasmania's u-pick season is a summer-and-autumn affair, so July finds most farms closed for the year. The Hobart and Huon Valley area is the state's biggest cluster, with multi-fruit farms like Sorell Fruit Farm and berry specialists around Richmond and Bruny Island. Berries typically picking from spring through to autumn and cherries in a short December-January window. North of the state, the Tamar Valley and Launceston region grows cherries, apples and a long run of berry varieties, while North-West Tasmania adds berry patches around Turners Beach and Barrington plus a short late-summer sunflower season. Whichever region you're planning around, check with the farm first, since Tasmania's cooler climate means seasons can start later and finish earlier than on the mainland.
Regions in Tasmania
Crops you can pick here
All farms
17 farms
| Farm | Region | Crops | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Orchard | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Apples, cherries and pears | Dec-Jan; Mar-Dec | Open now |
| Aunita Cherries (East Tamar Cherries) | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Cherries | Dec-Jan | Closed for season |
| Bruny Island Berry Farm | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | late Oct-Apr (peak mid-Dec-end Jan) | Closed for season |
| Crestview Blueberries | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Blueberries | Jan-Feb (sometimes into Mar) | Closed for season |
| Hillwood Berries | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | Oct-May | Closed for season |
| Iron Creek Bay Estate | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Apples, cherries, peaches, plums and pears | varies by crop, roughly Dec-Apr | Closed for season |
| Littlewood Berry Farm | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Strawberries | early Nov-end Apr | Closed for season |
| Longford Berries | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | mid-Nov to mid-Apr | Closed for season |
| Platinum Ridge Cherries | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Cherries | Jan-Feb | Closed for season |
| Sorell Fruit Farm | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Strawberries, apples, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines and pears | Nov-May; Dec-Jan | Closed for season |
| Tamar Valley Flower Patch | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Flowers | late Nov-Apr (approx, re-opens late Nov each year) | Closed for season |
| Turners Beach Berry Patch | North-West Tasmania | Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | Oct-May | Closed for season |
| Westerway Raspberry Farm | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries | late Nov onwards; early Dec-late Jan | Closed for season |
| Bridgenorth Berries | Tamar Valley & Launceston | Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries | summer, staggered harvest starting with boysenberries | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Oneys Creek Cherries | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Cherries | Dec-Jan (approx.) | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Plump Berries | North-West Tasmania | Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries | Nov-Mar | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Richmond Peonies & Cherries | Hobart & the Huon Valley | Flowers | late Nov (single open day) | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
Frequently asked questions
When is fruit picking season in Tasmania?
Tasmania's u-pick season runs roughly October to May, so it's shut for winter right now in July. Strawberries and raspberries are the longest windows, typically October to April or May, cherries are a short December-to-January crop, and apples pick from around February to May. Farms reopen in spring, so it's worth checking a farm's Facebook page before planning a winter visit.
Do I need to book to go fruit picking in Tasmania?
It depends on the farm. Some Hobart and Huon Valley berry farms recommend or require booking, particularly for cherry-picking days at spots like Platinum Ridge Cherries, while several strawberry and raspberry farms run on a casual walk-in basis in season. Booking needs can shift week to week depending on how the crop is ripening, so a quick call before you drive is worthwhile.
Where can I pick berries near Hobart?
The Hobart and Huon Valley area has the most options, including Sorell Fruit Farm, Littlewood Berry Farm in Richmond and Westerway Raspberry Farm in the Derwent Valley. Berries here typically run from spring, picking up through summer and into autumn, with raspberries usually best from December to March. Bruny Island Berry Farm is also within reach for a day trip from Hobart.
Where can I pick cherries in Tasmania?
Cherry picking is available both around Hobart, at farms like Oneys Creek Cherries and Platinum Ridge Cherries in the Huon Valley, and further north in the Tamar Valley near Launceston, where Aunita Cherries and Lees Orchard grow fruit. The season is short and consistent across the state, typically December into January, so it's best to plan an early-to-mid-December visit.
What can you pick around Launceston and the Tamar Valley?
The Tamar Valley and Launceston area grows cherries in December and January, apples from around February to May at orchards like Lees Orchard, and a long list of berries at farms such as Hillwood Berries and Longford Berries running October through to April. Crestview Blueberries adds a short blueberry window around January and February.