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Australia, Blog, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides, Western Australia · December 28, 2023

9 Best Places To Go Strawberry Picking in Perth

Whether you just want to enjoy the freshest strawberries or are looking for a fun day out in Perth – strawberry picking in Perth is the way to go. If you’re in Perth and craving a berry-picking adventure, here are nine strawberry farms that promise a delightful day in the fields.

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1 Guide to Strawberry Picking in Perth
1.1 What season are strawberries in Australia?
1.2 When is strawberry picking season in Perth?
1.3 What month is best for strawberry picking?
1.4 Where are strawberries grown in Perth?
2 Tips for Strawberry Picking in Perth
2.1 Best Time to Visit
2.2 Respect the Rules
2.3 Cash
2.4 What to Pack & Wear
3 9 Best Places for Strawberry Picking in Perth
3.1 Hoang Le’s Strawberries
3.2 Kien Strawberry Farm
3.3 My Strawberry Farm
3.4 Lena Strawberry Farm
3.5 Thomas Le Strawberries Lot 969
3.6 Minh Tran’s Strawberry Farm
3.7 Sue and Tim’s Fresh Farms
3.8 Ti Pick Your Own Strawberries Farm (Bullsbrook Strawberry Farm)
3.9 D’Uva’s Strawberry Farm

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Guide to Strawberry Picking in Perth

Below are a few options for Strawberry farms to visit in Perth, but please remember that it is a highly seasonal business. Always remember to double-check when the businesses are open!

📌 Overview of the best places to go Strawberry Picking in Perth

Strawberry Farm 🍓Location 📍
Hoang Le’s StrawberriesWanneroo
Kien Strawberry FarmGnangara
My Strawberry FarmGnangara
Lena Strawberry FarmAnketell
Thomas Le Strawberries Lot 969Anketell
Minh Tran’s Strawberry FarmWanneroo
Sue and Tim’s Fresh FarmsWanneroo
Ti Pick Your Own Strawberries Farm (Bullsbrook Strawberry Farm)Bullsbrook
D’Uva’s Strawberry FarmGnangara

What season are strawberries in Australia?

In Australia, strawberries are grown throughout the year, with production in subtropical regions falling between May to October, and in temperate regions occurring from October to June.

When is strawberry picking season in Perth?

The strawberry picking season can vary depending on temperatures and weather patterns. However, usually, the strawberry-picking season falls from late winter, through spring up until early summer in Perth. Strawberry picking season is also popular during the October school holidays.

Looking for more things to do in Perth in spring? Read this local guide.

What month is best for strawberry picking?

In Perth, September to late December are great times for strawberry picking. However, each strawberry farm will have different operating hours for selling their product and the best picking times for their strawberries. For each of the recommended strawberry farms in this post, it’s always recommended to check the latest operating hours on the farm’s website or Facebook page.

Where are strawberries grown in Perth?

Western Australian strawberries are grown mostly in the Carabooda, East Wanneroo, and Bullsbrook areas north of Perth. These areas usually supply 80% of the total exports from Australia.

Tips for Strawberry Picking in Perth

Best Time to Visit

Strawberry season in Perth typically runs from late winter however each strawberry farm has different operating hours depending on their harvest and also how popular their produce has been picked. Make sure to always check before you visit each farm’s operating hours on their website or Facebook page for the specific operating hours. If it’s your first-time strawberry picking I also recommend visiting the farm early if you want a quiet picking experience and to get the best ripest strawberries from the farm.

Respect the Rules

Make sure to always follow the local guidelines provided by the farm, such as which areas to pick from, only picking the ripe strawberries and disposing of your waste properly. Most of the farms also only allow you to use their provided pick-your-own (PYO) boxes to collect the picked strawberries. The prices for PYO boxes will differ in size and price depending on each farm.

Cash

Remember to bring cash to pay for entry and a carrying box to store all your picked strawberries. Most strawberry farms often only accept cash and don’t offer EFTPOS payment.

What to Pack & Wear

Remember to dress comfortably, wear closed-in shoes and pack a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Also, wear clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty whilst you’re strawberry picking as strawberry picking can get a bit ‘hands-on.’

9 Best Places for Strawberry Picking in Perth

Strawberry picking in Perth is a fun activity for a spring day out with family and/or friends. If you’re wondering where to go strawberry picking in Perth, read on for the best nine places for picking strawberries in Perth.

Hoang Le’s Strawberries

Entry: Free entry.

Prices: $15 for a PYO box and $25 for a pre-picked box.

Dates: From October 2023 (Weekends 7:30 am to 16:00 pm) (Check here)
Address: 120 Trichet Road, Wanneroo.

Usually, this farm operates from Friday to Sunday with free entry to enjoy your strawberry picking. In addition to offering $15 PYO boxes for your strawberry pickings, they also have other local produce including avocados to take home.

The opening hours differ each week please make sure to check their Facebook Page for the latest opening hours.

Best Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Perth Western Australia
Best Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Perth Western Australia

Kien Strawberry Farm

Entry: Free entry

Prices: $15 for a PYO tray and $20 for a pre-picked box.

Dates: From October ~ Sunday 8:00 to 12:00 pm (Operating hours)

Address: 360/362 Badgerup Road, Gnangara.

About a half an hour’s drive from Perth CBD is the family-run Kien’s Strawberry Farm. Each year this farm operates for locals far and near to enjoy their fresh strawberries. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with pick-your-own (PYO) boxes you can purchase for $15 (cash only) to fill with strawberries you’ve picked. If you’re short on time you can also purchase from the farm pre-picked strawberries in a box to take home by skipping on the picking process.

Note that the farm’s opening hours and days vary depending on how many strawberries are available left for picking. I recommend checking their Facebook page for the latest up-to-date information.

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My Strawberry Farm

Prices: $15 for a PYO tray (2 to 4kg)

Dates: From October 2023 ~ Weekends from 8:00 to 16:00 (Latest Hours)

Address: Lot 71 Stoney Road, Gnangara

If you’re looking for the best value for strawberry picking head to My Strawberry Farm. As of October 2023, they offer $15 for a PYO box or if you want to skip the strawberry-picking process you can purchase a $20 pre-picked box. In addition to grabbing some fruit from the farm they also have other local produce available. From the local shed, they offer ginger, garlic, oranges, blueberries, avocado and eggs.

There is no admission payment required however you will need cash to pay for the boxes. The operating hours are also subject to change depending on weather and local produce availability. Please check their Facebook Page for the latest hours.

Lena Strawberry Farm

Entry: Free entry

Prices: $27 for a 4kg PYO tray.

Dates: From 7 October 2023 (Sunday 8:00 to 12:00 pm or until picked out)

Address: 1021 Thomas Rd, Anketell WA 6167

If you’re visiting Lena Strawberry Farm you’ll want to go early as it often gets picked out by early afternoon. The farm has no entry fee and also has PYO boxes that cost $27 for about 3kg. This farm is a popular spot by locals that they’re only open on select weekends to allow their fruit the chance to regrow. If you’re visiting this farm make sure to keep up with their Facebook Page for the latest operating hours for picking strawberries.

Best Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Perth Western Australia

Thomas Le Strawberries Lot 969

Dates: From 11 October 2023 (9:00 to 17:00)

Address: 969 Thomas Rd, Anketell WA 6167

One of the only strawberry places in Perth that is open on a few weekdays and weekends. Thomas Le Strawberries are well known for their large sizes, estimated to be larger than a 50c coin. Due to this farm’s popularity, you’ll want to check its Facebook page for the latest hours.

Minh Tran’s Strawberry Farm

Prices: $15 for a PYO box & $20 for the pre-picked box (Only cash)

Dates: From September 2023 ~ Weekends (7:00 am to 3:00 pm)

Address: 171 Elliot Road, Wanneroo.

Head to Min Tran’s Strawberry Farm in Wanneroo with boxes offered at $20 pre-packed and $15 for PYO. As of October 2023, Min Tran’s opened a new farm on Elliot Road for strawberry picking with the old location at Neerabup used for market and production purposes only. In addition to offering strawberries this farm also offers fresh garlic for $10 for a 500g pack.

Best Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Perth Western Australia

Sue and Tim’s Fresh Farms

Entry: Free entry.

Price: $15 for a PYO tray (3kg) and $25 for pre-picked tray.
Dates: From 23 September 2023 ~ Only Saturdays 7:00 to 17:00 (Latest hours click here)
Address: 157 Badgerup Road, Wanneroo

Located about 30 minutes from Perth CBD, Sue & Tim’s is open on the weekends with free entry and $15 PYO boxes of around 3kg. If you’re visiting this farm you’ll need to remember to bring cash as they don’t have EFTPOS. In addition to finding local strawberries, you can also purchase avocados and garlic for sale and pre-picked boxes are available for purchase from $20 to $25 for larger sizes.

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Ti Pick Your Own Strawberries Farm (Bullsbrook Strawberry Farm)

Entry: $2 per person

Dates: 2023 Dates TBA (Friday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00)
Address: 263 Old West Road, Bullsbrook

Online this farm is often advertised as Ti’s Pick Your Strawberries and is lined with rows of strawberries waiting to be picked. Open on weekends, Pick Your Own Strawberry Farm is a fully functional commercial farm that costs $2 per person and PYO trays at $10 for 5kg worth of strawberries. If you’re considering a visit make sure to check out their Facebook page for live updates on the fruit that is available to pick before heading down for a visit. Usually, the fruit at Ti Farm is most abundant during spring, however, this spot is available for picking from August until February.

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D’Uva’s Strawberry Farm

Dates: 2023 dates TBA (Facebook Page)

Address: 424 Badgerup Road, Gnangara

This strawberry farm is open only on select weekends and offers a great spot to enjoy strawberry picking and gourmet deli. After you’ve gone strawberry picking why not check out the surrounding attractions or grab a bite to eat?

Strawberry picking in Perth is a delightful way to spend a day with family and friends, creating sweet memories and indulging in some of the freshest, tastiest strawberries you’ll ever find. So, pack your sun hat and head out to one of these charming Perth strawberry farms for an adventure that’s as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy.

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  1. MicheleinPlaya says

    January 1, 2024 at 3:29 am

    This looks like such a fun thing to do in Perth! I would have never thought that strawberry picking was such a big thing there. They look delicious!!

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📝 Part 12 of the media I consumed this week that s 📝 Part 12 of the media I consumed this week that sparked my curiosity 🙇🏻‍♀️

Here’s some media to help you be more intentional with your time — swap the doomscrolling for thoughtful articles that actually stay with you. 🌱

A roundup of what’s worth consuming when you want to learn something new and give your brain a little spark. ✨📚

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#reading #whattoread
Unpopular choices I’ve made in my twenties that ha Unpopular choices I’ve made in my twenties that have saved me money 💸

They might not be the most exciting choices, but they’ve helped me live more intentionally, spend less impulsively, and stay on track towards financial freedom.

Small habits repeated over time often create the biggest impact, even when they don’t feel significant in the moment.

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#habits #europe 

Social media often makes us feel like we need the latest clothes, gadgets, or trends to improve ourselves.

But most of the time, we already own something that works. Learning to appreciate what I have has helped me reduce unnecessary spending.

A few years ago, I started being more intentional about what I purchased. Instead of buying things because they were trending, on sale, or gave me a temporary dopamine hit, I started asking: “Do I actually need this?” It’s helped me save money and reduce impulse purchases.

🔗 I’ve shared my full low-buy guidelines on my Substack.

One of the easiest ways to improve your finances is simply knowing where your money goes.💸

Tracking my expenses helped me identify spending patterns and understand what I actually value.

💻 I personally use a combination of Google Sheets and @notionhq to track my expenses, investments, and income.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that time in the market matters more than trying to perfectly time the market. 📈

Instead of waiting for the “right” moment, I use dollar-cost averaging, investing a consistent amount regularly, regardless of whether prices are up or down.

For example, if you invested $10,000 upfront and continued investing $1,000 every month for 35 years with an average annual return of 7%, your total contributions would be $430,000. Through the power of compound growth, your portfolio could potentially grow to around $2 million over time. 💸

This example is for educational purposes only and is not a prediction of future returns. Investment returns are not guaranteed, and actual results will vary depending on market performance, fees, taxes, and other factors. Consider seek
Which place would you travel to first? 🌍 Some pla Which place would you travel to first? 🌍

Some places are worth visiting for the destination. Others are worth travelling halfway around the world for one unforgettable view or experience.

One of my favourite parts of travelling has been discovering places I never would have found if I only stuck to the typical tourist itinerary. While I still love visiting iconic destinations, I've found some of my favourite memories have come from the quieter cities, hidden viewpoints and unexpected places.

Looking back on my twenties, I'm so grateful for the experiences I've had across Europe, Asia and Australia. Every trip has reminded me just how big the world is and how much there is still left to explore.

Inspired by @jordlg.

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#travelphotography #travel #europe 

This car-free village is known for its cliffside views and wooden chalets in Switzerland. Since cars aren’t allowed, you can reach Gimmelwald by cable car from Stechelberg or Mürren. 

You can either do this as a day trip or stay overnight. 

📍Gimmelwald in #Switzerland

This is one place I wish I spent longer at during my time in Spain.

If you’re visiting on a day trip make sure to visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds rolling in around 8:30 to 9:30 am. 

📍Girona in Spain

You can visit this place in South Korea as a day trip from Gyeongju or if you want to explore the city for longer, then stay overnight or for a couple of days.

A walkable sculpture in Hwanho Park in Korea. You can get great city views from this spot, especially at sunset or sunrise. 

Make sure to check opening hours before you visit. 

📍스페이스워크 in Pohang

Okay, I visited this place in Europe for more than just the mountains but also the hiking and adventure experiences.

This was one of my favourite places I stayed during my one-week trip in Switzerland. I used it as a base for day trips in the Jungfrau region.

📍Grindelwald in Switzerland

Would you climb 376 steps for this view?

This was worth the steps for this view in Delft in the Netherlands. Seeing the city from above at Nieuwe Kerk was one of my highlights visiting the city. It’s the second tallest chur
Consider this your acceptance letter to Hogwarts S Consider this your acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 🦉🕯️📜

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a little bit of the wizarding world, this might be the closest thing you’ll get ✨

Set among the trees, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience takes you along a woodland trail filled with illuminated art installations, familiar sounds from the films, and magical surprises hidden around every corner. 🌲

Along the way, you’ll spot creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, including Hippogriffs, unicorns and mischievous Nifflers. 🦄

A few things to know before you go:

✨ Tickets start from $84 (bundle options are also available).
🚶 The trail takes around 45–75 minutes to complete.
🚗 Parking is at S&R Orchard, followed by an 8–10 minute shuttle to the venue. I’d recommend allowing an extra 30–45 minutes for parking and transfers. Pre-booked parking is $16.
🗓️ Running until 16 August 2026

📍 Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, Perth

A fun experience to add to your #bucketlist, especially if you grew up loving the Harry Potter films ✨

Thanks to @theprcollaborative for the invite. 

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#westernaustralia #harrypotter #perth @hpforbiddenforestexperience
🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 15 of articles worth reading in your tw 🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 15 of articles worth reading in your twenties ✨

Here’s your next round of long-form reads for navigating your twenties.

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#europe #whattoread #articles

Instead of constantly turning to social media for a quick dopamine hit, try allowing yourself to be bored. While it might feel uncomfortable at first, boredom activates your brain's default mode network, which becomes more active when you're not focused on the outside world. This is the part of the brain linked to creativity, helping you connect unrelated ideas and come up with fresh solutions.

This article hit surprisingly close to home. It explores the bittersweet feeling of outgrowing an old version of yourself and accepting that some chapters of life can never be revisited. Whether it's graduating, leaving a job, moving cities, ending relationships, or simply realising you're no longer the same person you were a few years ago, growth often comes with grief.

Have you considered the cost of being replaceable?

Explores how you can stay interested in yourself simply by not just adding more but changing how you can relate to what is around you.

We often think of love as romance, but its greatest power is found in how we show up for others. Throughout life, we all rely on the care and support of those around us, whether that's family, friends, partners, or our wider community. 

Real connection comes from being fully present, listening with intention, and giving without expecting anything in return.

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