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Fruit picking in the Tamar Valley & Launceston

The Tamar Valley's picking farms sit within about half an hour of Launceston, following the river north through Hillwood, Bridgenorth, Dilston and Lebrina. Hillwood Berries, on the eastern side of the Tamar, is the standout for pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries across a long spring-to-autumn season. Lees Orchard at Dilston follows with cherries in early summer, then apples and pears as autumn sets in. Cherry orchards at Mount Direction and Bridgenorth run a similarly short December-to-January window, while Crestview Blueberries at Lebrina picks over summer and the Tamar Valley Flower Patch at Bridgenorth opens for flowers from late spring into autumn. Because the Tamar Valley sits in a cooler pocket of the state, some crops start a little later here than further north in Tasmania, so it's worth calling ahead before you set out.

In the Tamar Valley around Launceston

Open or in season now in this region

  • Lees Orchard Dilston · Apples View

Farms in this region

7 farms

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Crestview Blueberries

Lebrina · Tamar Valley & Launceston

Season
Jan-Feb (sometimes into Mar)
Price
$7 per kg (as of recent visitor reports; confirm current price)
Open
Only opens for picking when there is a good supply; call ahead to confirm
Booking
Booking recommended
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Tamar Valley Flower Patch

Bridgenorth · Tamar Valley & Launceston

Season
late Nov-Apr (approx, re-opens late Nov each year)
Price
Bring your own container/vase; pricing not publicly listed, booking fee applies per visitor
Open
Seasonal, by booked session; confirmation email includes exact address
Booking
Booking required
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Farms in Tamar Valley & Launceston

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7 farms

Nearby regions

Hobart & the Huon Valley 8 farms Strawberries · Blueberries · Raspberries North-West Tasmania 2 farms Blueberries · Raspberries · Blackberries
Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick strawberries near the Tamar Valley & Launceston?

Hillwood Berries, on the eastern side of the Tamar about 30 minutes from Launceston, is the region's main pick-your-own strawberry farm, growing across a long October-to-May season alongside raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Longford Berries, south of Launceston, also grows strawberries through a similar mid-November to mid-April window.

Where can I pick cherries near the Tamar Valley & Launceston?

Lees Orchard at Dilston and Aunita Cherries at Mount Direction both pick cherries in the classic Tasmanian December-to-January window, roughly 20 minutes from Launceston. It's a short season that can sell out quickly in a good year, so calling ahead before driving out is worthwhile.

When is the best time to visit for fruit picking near the Tamar Valley & Launceston?

Berries run the longest, from around October through to May, with blueberries at Crestview typically peaking in January and February. Cherries are a short December-to-January window at Dilston and Mount Direction, and apples and pears at Lees Orchard follow from late summer into autumn. Confirm exact opening with the farm before visiting.

How much does fruit picking cost near the Tamar Valley & Launceston?

Pricing is generally pay-for-what-you-pick. Hillwood Berries has historically charged around $5 per punnet, Longford Berries around $10/kg for strawberries with no entry fee, and Crestview Blueberries around $7/kg. Several cherry and apple orchards don't publish prices online, so it's best to confirm on the day.

Do I need to book ahead for picking near the Tamar Valley & Launceston?

Crestview Blueberries recommends booking, and the Tamar Valley Flower Patch charges a booking fee per visitor for its flower picking. Hillwood Berries, Longford Berries and the local cherry orchards generally don't require a booking, though calling ahead is sensible during a short cherry season.