Experiences
- Shaded sitting area. We have a picturesque sitting area outside our farm shop. Situated under lush grape vines, providing a cool area to share ice-cream and enjoyment!
- Photo opportunities with our Giant strawberries and ice cream statues
- Two playgrounds; strawberry playground and the iconic bamboo bush playground.
- PYO (see on the PYO page)
- Occasional summer activities (e.g., facepainting) see Facebook for updates.
- Parties (coming soon)
A visit to the farm is a great day out for the family. Our shop staffs are a young team of local students. They are often new to the workforce, but they are passionate about developing their work experience and providing the community with excellent customer service. Come and enjoy a friendly chat with our team, we’d love to meet you and are happy to answer question about our farm, our products!
PYO
Tauwhare Berry Farm is well known for our PYO experience. During the summer months you will find our Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries available for picking. Our farm is open to you most weekends! Please be aware that certain berries are available certain periods, if you are making a trip for a specific date or berry, please call ahead to avoid disappointment, please have a look on the bookings page for information about Group PYO experiences (this may contain blackberry picking too)
Important to note:
- Our tunnels are not a buffet. While we strongly suggest a couple of taste tests our tunnels aren't there just for eating as it is Pick Your Own after all
- There is a small cover of charge for the entry into the field
- Be gentle with our plants. Due to our Hydroponic growing system, we recommend holding the berry stalks with one hand and twisting the berry with the other. If you just pull the berry the plant may come out of its coconut fibres!
- Beware of the heat. During the height of summer, our tunnels can reach up to 40º so it's important you take breaks whilst picking and then come for a cold ice-cream after!
- Listen to ‘The Spiel’ our shop assistants will give you and rundown on where and how to pick. Make sure you listen carefully as the guidance may be different from our last visit.
Bookings & Wholesale
Here at Tauwhare Berry Farm we offer different group packages to suit your needs.
Pick Your Own Group bookings.
We highly recommend this package if you are looking to do Pick Your Own with a group. This package is designed to ensure your group has the ultimate PYO experience. Giving you a tailored picking experience. Depending on the weather you can choose to pick Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries. Bookings can take place at any time not just when PYO is open. You’ll be picking in areas where general PYO’ers can’t pick ensuring you’ll have access to the biggest, juiciest berries. As a bonus, if you choose, we can give you a guided explanation on the science and history behind our farm!
Please call our shop phone (+64 27 516 8588) or message our Facebook page for a quote to book!
Parties
Tauwhare Berry Farm is excited to announce a TBF party package coming soon!
Wholesale
Tauwhare Berry farm specialises in the wholesale of all our products. We can sell field grade strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, & boysenberries. We can also do bulk sales of Frozen berries (in 10kg lots) for a quote and to order please call Michael (+64 27 516 8588) or send email (info@tauwhareberryfarm.nz)