Rocky Creek is a fourth-generation property operated by the Gallace family whose farm gate opened to the public in 1964 as Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. It provided locals and visitors of all ages the chance to discover the excitement of picking fruit straight from the plant. In 2016 the Gallaces sold the farm, then in 2022 it returned to the family with a new name and a new lease on life but with the same flavourful strawberries.
Situated in the lush Main Ridge hinterland, bountiful fields of ruby-red strawberries are waiting for you to get lost in the popular activity. Pick your juicy strawberries to take home as you bask in the sun and immerse yourself in the experience of farm to table.
Expect to indulge in the tastiest strawberries you’ve ever eaten alongside milkshakes and freshly churned strawberry ice cream. You can’t go past the waffle dish: two Belgian waffles, scoops of strawberry ice cream, whipped cream and melted Belgian couverture chocolate. Spoil yourself with the famous Strawberry Temptation Sundae, with layers of strawberry ice cream, fresh and marinated strawberries, whipped cream, wafers and strawberry sauce piled high in an old-school sundae glass. Devonshire tea with freshly made scones, homemade jam and fresh local cream is another decadent choice. Peruse the local gourmet goods on offer, including jams, freeze-dried strawberries, chocolates and more.
With more than 20 years’ experience breeding new varieties of strawberries, the Gallaces have recently extended their pick-your-own offerings to blueberries, blackberries and raspberries when they’re in season during January and February. Seasonally, these tantalising new additions will appear on the café specials.
No bookings are required; simply bring your appetite and prepare to create memories in the strawberry fields.
Opening hours: daily 10am-5pm from November-April (u-pick season); 11am-4pm Friday-Sunday from May-October (off-season)
Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm
244 Shands Rd, Main Ridge
P. 5955 3500
www.rockycreek.com.au
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