rocky creek strawberry farm, main ridge
From November to April you can visit this beautiful strawberry farm and fill your punnet to the brim.
There is nothing more tasty than a huge, ripe, sweet strawberry - and nothing compares to picking your own!
From November to April you can visit this beautiful strawberry farm in Main Ridge and fill your punnet to the brim. It can get a bit muddy, but never fear - they supply some gorgeous blue bootie covers to protect your shoes!
You can take your time strolling through dozens of rows in the strawberry patch, in search of the biggest and best ones!
Then, once you have as many as you can fit in your container - you can head to the cafe and enjoy some strawberry ice cream, scones with fresh jam and cream - OR indulge in Mamma’s favourite - the Strawberry fondue, combining delicious melted Belgian chocolate and big juicy strawberries. This also comes in a kids size - yum! You can also purchase other delights like freeze-dried berries, honey, strawberry wine - and more, from the shop.
Depending how the season goes, you can also pick blueberries and blackberries as well.
With the little kids easily able to pick their own - this is an experience the whole family will love!
the nitty gritty
Strawberry picking season is from mid November - April
Open every day 9am - 5pm (last picking is at 4.30pm)
Cafe and shop open May - October
Fri - Sun 11am - 4pm
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Mamma’s special mention
All that picking is sure to build up thirst! Why not check out the incredibly family friendly Green Olive Winery not too far away?!
panorama garden estate - wildlife sanctuary & secret gardens, boneo
This is truly an experience like no other. Where else will you find a family of Albino kangaroos hopping about?
Mamma cannot get over the awesome panoramic views at this gorgeous place on the Mornington Peninsula.
From up high you can see both Port Phillip and Western Port bays, surrounded by spectacular, sprawling, manicured gardens that are sprinkled with flowers, vegetables, waterfalls and gorgeous wildlife.
This wonderful, privately-owned 55 acres has 18 different gardens to walk through, and is truly an experience like no other. Where else will you find a miniature cow roaming freely munching on grass? Or a family of Albino kangaroos hopping about?
Not only is this wonderful place perfect for getting some exercise and fresh air whilst amongst amazing beauty - it is also a wildlife sanctuary and home to many animals such as; miniature cows, horses, goats, pigs, alpacas, kangaroos, donkeys, emus and many more. Special shout out to the big turkey, who takes it upon himself to be guardian of the property!
This is such a cool place with one of the most breathtaking views this Mamma has ever seen!
Mamma's special mention
Head up the road to enjoy some delicious food and a cheeky drink at the wonderful Green Olive Winery. Or stop and pick some strawberries at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm.
the nitty gritty
Open
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
10am - 2pm
The walk takes aprox 1.5 hours
not pram/wheelchair accessible
Cost
Adults - $30
Kids over 5 $20-
Kids under 5 - FREE
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rain hayne and shine animal farm, balnarring
This wonderful farm has so many adorable animals to feed and cuddle. But you simply cannot go past the piglets.
One word. Piglets.
Mamma is in love. This wonderful farm has so many adorable animals to feed and cuddle. But you simply cannot go past the piglets. They steal Mamma's heart!
There are also calves, donkeys, ponies, lambs, goats, emus, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and more!
For smaller animals that you can cuddle, there's a separate shed that is home to many bunnies, guinea pigs and lots of chickens. If you are lucky there may even be some gorgeous chicks to look at, too.
There are also dozens of toy trucks and cars; as well as a sandpit. swing and slide the kids can play with, free tractor rides, pony rides and a small kiosk where you can get a coffee/drink and snack. But you are free to bring in your own food and picnic at one of the many picnic tables available.
There's lots of fun to be had and memories to be made at this farm!
the nitty gritty
490 Stumpy Gully Rd, Balnarring
Saturday - Wednesday
10am - 4pm
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLDAYS Open daily 10am – 5pm from 1st Jan to 29th Jan
(Last entry 4pm)
STORYTIME daily throughout school holidays 11am & 2pm
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Mamma's special mention
Check out Benton Rise Farm on your way home to pick up your fresh produce, grab a coffee and feed some more animals!
