Pick Your Own in Hauraki Coromandel

Sunflowers, blueberries and local produce, straight from the source

There's something special about pick your own experiences. They invite you to slow down, follow the seasons and connect more deeply with the places you're exploring. In Hauraki Coromandel, local growers open their gates during harvest time, offering a hands-on way to experience the region's rural landscapes and seasonal flavours. 

From golden sunflower fields to berry-laden bushes and rows of fruit trees, here are three pick your own experiences worth adding to your list. 

Sunflowers in Tairua 

Set in the rural landscape of Whenuakite, Tahi Toa Farm comes alive in sunflower season. Wandering through rows of towering blooms feels joyful and unhurried, a place to pause, take photos and simply enjoy being outside.

The farm is grounded in caring for the land and sharing that space with others, which comes through in the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Picking sunflowers here is less about rushing in and out, and more about soaking up the colour, the quiet and that unmistakable summer feeling before picking a few stems to take home.

Blueberries in Ngātea

Blueberry picking at Blueberry Country in Ngātea is a seasonal favourite for good reason. Easy, family-friendly and deliciously rewarding, it's the kind of stop where buckets fill quickly and snacking along the way is all part of the experience.

Once you've finished picking, there's even more reason to linger. Fresh blueberry ice cream and an on-site cafe make this a perfect place to refuel before heading on your way, whether you're travelling through the Hauraki Plains or making a day of it.

Produce at Opoutere Orchard

Fruit picking takes on a rustic charm at Opoutere Orchard, just north of Whangamatā. Depending on the season, visitors can gather everything from apples, pears and feijoas to figs, plums and citrus, all grown onsite.

The orchard shop is a reward in itself, stocking local and artisanal goodies including fresh free-range eggs, Nāhana honey, Coromandel Cheese (made next door), jams, chutneys and more. It’s a great place in the region to pick up authentic, Coromandel-grown food and produce.

A simple way to experience the season

From sunflowers to berries to produce, pick-your-own experiences are a reminder that some of the best Hauraki Coromandel moments are simple ones, seasonal, local and enjoyed at an easy pace. They offer a hands-on way to connect with the land and the people who care for it, and to taste the region right where it’s grown.

If you’d like to go a step further, Paddock to Plate experiences across Hauraki Coromandel invite you to meet local producers, explore where your food comes from, and enjoy the stories behind what’s on the table.

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