We are in peak strawberry season!
If you’re looking for a unique escape from the city, Gippsland delivers and it’s closer than you might think. Just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, the region is packed with rolling green hills, boutique wineries, charming small towns, and hidden gems like The Berry Dairy, our family-run strawberry farm and café just outside Maffra.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, a unique date day, or a girls weekend, The Berry Dairy is the kind of place that surprises and delights every age group.
Our pick-your-own strawberry fields are a hit with kids, couples, and friend groups alike, and the strawberries? Let’s just say there’s a reason they don’t usually make it all the way home.
Our berries are sweet, sun-ripened, and grown right here in Gippsland, perfect for snacking, jam-making, or featuring in your next cocktail (more on that soon!). We also practice minimal intervention farming! So we don’t use any sprays on our strawberries.
Head over to our petting zoo, where you’ll meet friendly goats, cheeky sheep, fluffy chickens, and more. It’s a firm favourite for families, but don’t be fooled, grown-ups have been known to fall in love with our baby animals just as quickly as the little ones, and not to mention our two highland cows and the baby calves!
If you’re looking for something a little different than the usual winery crawl or brunch spot, we’ve got you covered. The Berry Dairy’s farmgate café offers more than just great coffee. Our menu features seasonal dishes made with local produce, including our signature strawberry daiquiris and decadent chocolate-dipped strawberries.
It’s the perfect blend of country charm and a little indulgence, ideal for a day trip with your friends, a birthday surprise, or even a low-key hens’ outing.
Make a day (or weekend) of it! While you’re here, check out:
Want to turn your day trip into a relaxation-filled weekend? We’re the perfect stop on the way to the luxurious new Metung Hot Springs. Spend Saturday sipping daiquiris and strawberry-picking, then wake up Sunday to soak in steaming geothermal baths overlooking the lakes, now that’s a weekend well spent.
Whether you’re planning a spontaneous Saturday or mapping out the ultimate regional road trip, The Berry Dairy is the perfect place to slow down, pick some strawberries, sip something delicious, and meet a few furry friends.
Located just outside Maffra, Gippsland
Don’t forget to tag us in your strawberry snaps: @berrydairymaffra