Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Tasmania, Australia? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Tasmania, Australia, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!
What's in season in May 2019, and other timely information:
Notes for May 2019:Spring is here! Strawberries and other berries are coming in! See your area's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. And see our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals, such as tomato, corn, and more!
You may noticed the new appearance to the website! Simpler, cleaner and mobile-friendly! I'm rolling it out, page by page over the next 2 months. Everything is still here; such as home canning and freezing directions. You can access it from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!
Tasmania, Australia U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2019, by county
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Tasmania
- Avro Park Orchards - Apples
Address: 303 Main Road Spreyton TAS Australia 7310. Phone: +61 3 6427 2020. Fax: +61 3 6427 2020. Travel through an apple orchard on the Granny Smith Express a train that takes visitors through rows of trees, a packing line, and cool stores. A special tree with over 230 varieties of apples grafted to it may be the 'apple of your eye'. -
Cherry Farm Road
- No pesticides are used cherries, U-pick
and already picked
234 Cherry Farm Road, Underwood, TAS 7268. Phone: 0413943203. Email: [email protected]. Open: Sold out for 2018/2019 summer season; Check website and Facebook page for details of the 2019/2020 cherry season closer to December 2019. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Pick Your Own for Kentish Cherries. Black Heart Sweet Cherries are available pre-picked only. (UPDATED: January 06, 2019) (ADDED: December 27, 2018) -
Cherry Top Accommodation - Cherry Top & Eagle Park -
Uses natural growing practices,
blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill
(fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked,
farm animals
81 Lalla Road, Lilydale, TAS 7268. Phone: 036-395-1167. Email: [email protected]. Open: January February March Blueberry picking dawn till dusk 7 days. Directions: 800m on Lalla Road on the left. Big sign. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries January February and March Honey (limited supply) Observation hive - February fresh Apples April May. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We are also a host farm if you are looking for farmstay accommodation. -
Hillwood Strawberry Farm - Strawberries, raspberries,
blueberries, loganberries and
currants
105 Hillwood road, Hillwood, 7252 Tasmania, Australia. Phone: +61 3 6394 8180. Directions: Between Launceston and George Town off the HWY A8. There is a lot to enjoy at the Hillwood Strawberry Farm strawberry and raspberry picking, cheese and wine tasting, gourmet shop and more! Visitors can also tiptoe through the tulips, daffodils, and rhododendrons in the beautiful surrounding gardens. Season is usually from November to May. You can pick as many as you wish and pay just per kilogram. Access Without Assistance for the Disabled; BBQ Facilities; Car park; Catering; Child Activities; Coach Parking; Guide; Interactive Centre; Parking for the Disabled. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Located in beautiful Northern Tasmania, just 30 minutes north of Launceston, Hillwood Farmgate provides direct -from-the-farm produce from our own berry farm as well as selected producers from the local area. Unlike most pick-you-own operations our primary business is still farming, producing the commercial berries you see on supermarket shelves around Australia. Our philosophy is to open up some of the farm to the public so you can get hands on and select your very own produce to enjoy when you get home. Although we have a LOT of strawberries, we also have Raspberries (due mid December), Loganberries (call for availability), Red Currants / Black Currants(call for availability), Blueberries (due mid December). Pricing for other berries is on a per kilo basis.(UPDATED: June 24, 2018, JBS) - Something
from the Ground - blueberries
2048 Huon Hwy, Grove, TAS, 7109. Phone: 03 62664547. Alternate phone: 0418391223. Open: blueberries are available in season (typically January through March) direct from the farm, through selected local outlets and in Sydney. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. -
Sorell Fruit Farm - strawberries, loganberries, peaches,
apples
174 Pawleena Road, Sorell, TAS, 2774. Phone: 9844 3464. There's more than just fruit at this fun "pick your own" farm. Fruit wines produced at this orchard are available for tastings, as are original jams and chutneys. Of course visitors can also pick their own fruit ranging from strawberries, loganberries, peaches, apples and more depending on the season. Shop and tearoom are onsite. Sorell is an easy 25 minutes from Hobart GPO, 15 minutes from Hobart Airport and 15 minutes from Richmond. Sorell Fruit Farm is located 3km from the Sorell Town centre and just off the main road to Port Arthur. Telephone: 6265 2744; Fax: 6265 2661. Email: [email protected] Opening hours: 8.30am-5.00pm, Late October-February, every day, except Christmas Day & Boxing Day. March-May; every day except Mondays. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. -
Turners Beach Berry Patch -
Uses integrated pest management practices, blackberries, boysenberries, raspberries
(Spring, red), strawberries, tayberries, U-pick and already picked,
restrooms, picnic area
4 Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach, TAS 7315. Phone: 03642 83967. Fax: 0364282967. Email: [email protected]. Open: Late October to May from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week. Directions: Off the Bass highway at Turners Beach. Follow the signs. Take the Turners Beach off ramp and get on the north side of the highway (sea side) our property is accessed off the East bound highway on ramp. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Debit cards. We have dedicated PYO fields so no pickers getting the best fruit first. We grow the best tasting varieties and ensure the picking is good. -
Westerway Raspberry Farm - raspberries and blackcurrants. But The
Westerway Raspberry Farm is also now planting small quantities of
blackberries, silvanberries, golden raspberries and red currants
1488 Gordon River Road, Westerway, Tasmania, 7140. Phone: 0438254376. Email: [email protected]. Open: Raspberry Hotline 0447 010 701. Directions: We are 1 hour North-West of Hobart in the Derwent Valley. Follow signs from Hobart to New Norfolk and then continue from there along the road leading to Mt Field National Park. The farm is well signed and is situated on the T-junction in the middle of Westerway, just before the bridge crossing the Tyenna River. Driving from Strahan, turn left after the town of Ouse and continue through Ellendale to Westerway where the farm entrance is just past the bridge crossing the Tyenna River. The predominant focus of Westerway Raspberry Farm is the production of raspberries and blackcurrants. But The Westerway Raspberry Farm is also now planting small quantities of blackberries, silvanberries, golden raspberries and red currants. At the Westerway Raspberry Farm, we believe in reliably providing the freshest, best tasting berries possible to our many and varied customers, From humble beginnings 15 years ago, we continue to grow our berry farm and supply customers across the country. The Westerway Raspberry Farm is situated on the fertile river flats of the Tyenna River, running through the Derwent Valley in Tasmania's rugged Western Wilderness region. With over 150 acres of land under berry and soft fruit production, The Westerway Raspberry Farm is amongst Australia's largest soft fruit farms. The Westerway Raspberry Farm is also now planting small quantities of blackberries, silvanberries, golden raspberries and red currants Click here for a link to our Facebook page. -
Woolley's Orchards-
cherries
289 Tarleton Road, Spreyton, TAS, 7310. Phone: (03) 6427 2125. Email us at: [email protected] Directions: click here for a map page. Woolley's Orchards provides the cherry on top to many a holiday with a tour through their cherry orchard. Over 15 varieties are grown here and provide a stunning spectacle no matter what time of year. Visitors may also purchase fresh cherries or a variety of cherry preserves. Phone: +61 3 6427 2125. Fax: +61 3 6427 2679. A
In addition to listings of U Pick farms, I hope the following pages are helpful to you!
- Picking Tips!
- General picking tips and a guide to each fruit and vegetable
- How much do I need to pick? (Yields - how much raw makes how much cooked or frozen)
- Selecting the right varieties to pick
- All about apple varieties - which to pick and why!
- Picking tips for Vegetables
- Strawberry picking tips
- Blueberries picking tips
- Recipes
- Simple instructions:
- Canning and Freezing
Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)
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