Pick your own farms in the South Island 2026
We list 8 farms in the South Island where you can pick your own, across 8 towns, plus 1 we have not been able to confirm recently. The main crops are raspberries, blueberries and cherries.
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What to pick, and when
| Crop | Season | Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Picking | December to February | 3 |
| blueberries | December to March | 2 |
| cherries | December and January | 2 |
| boysenberries | December and January | 2 |
| strawberries | November to February | 1 |
| haskaps | November and early December | 1 |
By region
- Canterbury (4 farms)
- Central Otago (2 farms)
- Nelson & Tasman (1 farm)
- Marlborough (1 farm)
Every farm we list
Not recently confirmed
We could not confirm current information for these farms from their own website or Facebook page. Ring them before you travel.
Common questions
What can you pick in the South Island?
raspberries (3 farms), blueberries (2 farms), cherries (2 farms), boysenberries (2 farms), strawberries (1 farm) and haskaps (1 farm).
When is the picking season in the South Island?
It runs most of the year, crop by crop: raspberries December to February, blueberries December to March, cherries December and January, boysenberries December and January and strawberries November to February. Dates move with the weather each season.
Do you need to book in the South Island?
1 of the 8 farms we list here takes bookings ahead of a visit. The rest are walk-in.
See also
- Pick-your-own farms in Christchurch
- Pick-your-own farms in Blenheim
- Pick-your-own farms in Rolleston
- Pick-your-own farms in Roxburgh
- Pick-your-own farms in the North Island
Last checked 27 August 2026