Mick and his wife, Anne are still just as passionate about farming strawberries and have moved the farm to a sustainable model, reducing the use of agricultural chemicals and relying on organic mulch to continue improving soil quality.  One of the first things Mick instigated when he took over the farm was the Dessert Café, a way to entice visitors and locals to explore the farm and develop a taste for the fresh, unadulterated product. The café is famous for the chocolate fondue with strawberries.

Thousands are already gathering every weekend for U-Pick Strawberry Picking  – every year from November to April daily from 9am until 4.30pm. Adults are $8 and it includes 500g of strawberries
, children up to 12 years are $4, which includes 250g strawberries
 and children under 3 years are free.

As well as the intensely popular, U-Pick season, strawberries are sold through Coles, Woolworths and Costco Supermarkets. The berries are of the highest quality and are known for being premium Mornington Peninsula produce. This is achieved through best farming practice, which optimises plant health by ensuring field hygiene is at top levels. Rocky Creek grasses inter-row furrows, which controls weed populations and protects bare soil from erosion and structural damage. Crops are rotated to revive the soil. They also use indigenous Australian species as border plants to create a growing environment more in sync with the local habitat.

The couple’s children remain invested in the business, daughter Nicole runs the packing shed – she spends half her time in Australia and half her time in Belgium where she is married to a Belgium strawberry farmer! Son Matt runs sister company, Rebello Wines. Rocky Creek has made wines for the last 15-20 years but recently divided the business into separate enterprises. Rebello produce strawberry wines, fruit wines and ‘Cheeky Rascal’ cider using only real fruit. Rebello also produce wines under the ‘Little Birdie’ label. During peak picking periods they have up to 80 staff in the shed, 80 picking and 30 in the shop.

Visit Rocky Creek Strawberry farm this weekend to pick your own amazing, fresh strawberries. Strawberries are an incredible source of vitamin c, serve them with pancakes and fresh cream, chop and mix with balsamic vinegar and icing sugar, make a compote to serve with French Toast, decorate cakes, make strawberry ice-cream or wash and enjoy them straight out of the punnet.

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Get ready, berry lovers! Rocky Creek’s strawberry fields are open for the season, and they’re not messing around. Join us on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd for a U-Pick kick-off that’s got more going on than just strawberries (although the strawberries alone are worth the trip).

Here’s what they’ve lined up:

 Saturday, 2nd November

• Face Painting (10am – 12pm): Amanda’s back to turn your kids into butterflies, superheroes, or whatever else they dream up. Think of it as free entertainment for the little ones while you plot your berry-picking strategy.
• Animals of Oz Wildlife Adventure (11am – 1pm): Meet some of Australia’s finest critters up close. No need to venture into the bush – the bush is coming to you, right here at Rocky Creek.

 Sunday, 3rd November

• Face Painting (10am – 12pm): Sunny is here to work her face-painting magic. The kids get a masterpiece, and you get a few quiet minutes. Win-win.
• Balloon Creations (12pm – 3pm): Trev from Blow Up Australia is in the house (or, rather, the field). Watch him twist up balloon animals and shapes you didn’t even know were possible. It’s like a live magic show… with balloons.

All activities are included with your U-Pick admission, so you’re covered. Come for the strawberries, stay for the shenanigans, and make some memories in Main Ridge’s sweetest spot.

See you in the fields! people, and we are excited!

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We’re open 7 days a week from 11am to 4pm during the school holidays!

Bring the family and join us every Thursday for FREE Face Painting from 10am to 12pm! ??

Enjoy a fun-filled day with:

– Free Face Painting for the kids

– Delicious strawberry-inspired desserts

– Shop our gorgeous strawberry-themed goods

– Indulge in our homemade strawberry jam

While strawberry picking isn’t available just yet, stay tuned for updates on our opening weekend in early November!

Make the most of the spring break with great memories, sweet treats, and unique finds. We can’t wait to see you at Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm!

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Effective from the 3rd November, we will be open between 10am-5pm 7 days a week.

Our delicious strawberry desserts will be available all day.

On the 4th and 5th November we have FREE face painting between 11am-1pm

On the 5th November come watch for FREE the ‘Animals of Oz’ which is a fun, interactive wildlife educational program between 2-4pm.

Last but definitely not least, come down and pick some delicious strawberries which is fun for the whole family! Our u-pick season is officially open between 10am-5pm daily.

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