Tuckerberry Hill

Tuckerberry Hill is a pick-your-own berry farm on the Bellarine Peninsula, with blueberries and strawberries in season and an outdoor cafe looking out over Corio Bay. Dogs are welcome on lead in the cafe area, though they have to stay out of the fruit rows.

The dog setup. Leashed dogs are allowed in the open-air cafe seating next to the farm shop, where you can order coffee and the berry ice cream while your dog settles in beside the table. The picking paddocks themselves are off limits to dogs for hygiene reasons, so one of you will need to stay back with the lead while the other picks. Bring your own water bowl and treats, there are no dedicated dog water stations on site, and pack waste bags since it's a working farm.

Known for. Pick-your-own blueberries and strawberries (season dependent, roughly November to January), homemade blueberry muffins and ice cream, and the elevated view across Corio Bay. Opening days can shift with the picking season, so check the farm's Facebook page before driving out.

Getting there and parking. Tuckerberry Hill is on Becks Road, Drysdale, about 20 to 30 minutes from Geelong. Parking is free and on-site, though the surface is unsealed farm ground rather than a sealed car park.

When to go. Visit on a weekday morning in peak season (November to January) to beat the picking crowds and the heat, and confirm the farm is open for picking that day before you head out. Good for owners happy to take turns picking while the dog waits leashed at the cafe tables.

Sources

• FAQs | Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm · tuckerberry.com.au
• Tuckerberry Hill - Bellarine Peninsula Berry Farm · tuckerberry.com.au
• Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm, Drysdale - Mamma Knows West · mammaknowswest.com.au
• Tuckerberry Hill Blueberry Farm - All You SHOULD Know · tripadvisor.com.au
• Tuckerberry Hill, Berry farm, Cafe and local produce market · facebook.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.