WOMBAT FARM FIELD GUIDE
Kneel in the Dirt, Taste the Sun: Pick Your Own Strawberries at Wombat Heights Orchard
Pick sun‑ripened strawberries straight from the plant at Wombat Heights Orchard — this guide collects the essential, verified details on seasonality, timing, and what to expect.
Kneel in the Dirt, Taste the Sun: Pick Your Own Strawberries at Wombat Heights Orchard.
Experience the simple, vivid pleasure of harvesting strawberries at Wombat Heights Orchard in Wombat, New South Wales: from late October until the first week or so of April, the farm opens for visitors to pick exceptionally sweet, sun‑ripened berries in an outdoor setting that puts flavor first.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pick strawberries straight from the field
Harvest ripe, sun‑kissed strawberries by hand and taste them immediately for the freshest possible flavor—an experience the orchard highlights as a must‑try.
Varieties that are very sweet and full of flavour
The orchard’s varieties are described as very sweet and full of flavor, offering a memorable contrast to supermarket fruit when eaten straight from the plant.
Outdoor, seasonal pick‑your‑own experience
This is a seasonal, outdoor farm visit centered on picking fresh fruit from the patch for immediate enjoyment.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
A short, hands‑on visit focused on the simple pleasures of orchard life: arrive during the check‑in window, move out into the rows, select ripe berries and taste them straight from the plant. The experience is framed by the seasonality of the crop and the orchard’s emphasis on fresh, sweet flavor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Strawberries are typically available from the end of October until about the first week or so in April (season dependent). Visits run about 1.5 hours and check‑in is available between 7:00am and 6:30pm.
Check‑in is available between 7:00am and 6:30pm; the overall visit duration is listed as 1.5 hours.
Availability is seasonal and can end around the first week of April depending on the season.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are the strawberries available?
Strawberries are usually available from the end of October until about the first week or so in April, depending on the season.
How long does the experience take?
The visit is listed as approximately 1.5 hours.
What are the check‑in times?
Check‑in is available between 7:00am and 6:30pm.
Where do I go to check in?
The meeting location is 78 Race Creek Rd, Wombat NSW 258tttt.
Who operates the pick‑your‑own experience?
The operator is Wombat Heights Orchard.
Are the strawberries good straight from the plant?
The orchard notes that tasting strawberries straight from the plant is a memorable experience and that their varieties are very sweet and full of flavour.