Strawberry Picking at Beerenberg Farm, Adelaide Hills (November to April)
A red ripe freshly picked strawberry has got to be one of the tastiest things in the whole world doesn’t it?
If you haven’t taken the kids fruit picking yet definitely put it on the list for the January or April school holidays, and there’s no better spot than Pick Your Own Strawberries at Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf. It’s the perfect activity with your kids that involves being outdoors in nature, exercise and eating!
Their season runs from November through to April. Beerenberg have offered PYO strawberries for over 40 years and never missed a season. It is probably best suited for 4+ years. You can also visit the Farm Shop and purchase some tasty South Aussie condiments to add some extra flavour to your next meal.
After you’ve picked your strawberries, why not visit the Beerenberg Farm Café where you enjoy a selection of family favourites featuring fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce.
When you’re done with lunch indulge yourself at their delightful ice creamery, The Dairy for the perfect summer treat. They have a number of delightful flavours to choose from, and their ice cream and gelati is made with freshly churned local milk and the highest quality fruit, chocolate, and other delicious ingredients. Choose their Strawberry which is packed with their very own juicy strawberries. Or go wild and delve into one of their crazy shakes!
Beerenberg’s Strawberry Patch is open almost every day from November to April each year, but sometimes they have to close the strawberry patch for a few days. Always check whether the patch is open by visiting their website the same day before visiting.
Find them at:
Mount Barker Road (continuation of main street) Hahndorf
Phone +61 8 8388 7272
How much? $5 per person (12 years & under are free) plus $12.50 per kilo of strawberries picked.
Children under 12 have free access to the strawberry patch.
When? Open 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day).
Farm shop is open from 9am to 5pm during Strawberry Picking season – with last field entry no later than 4.15pm.
Large group bookings are essential – special prices for groups of children apply.
It’s worth keeping your eyes on their website or Facebook page to confirm the patch is open and ready for picking. Sometimes (particularly on weekends), they are so busy that they simply “picked out”. But don’t worry – a few days later and they’re back in action! The Farm Shop remains open even when PYO is closed, so there’s always something to see, do and taste!
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