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(QLD, WA) Australia's Biggest Strawberry Sale - September 29-30

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(QLD, WA) Australia's Biggest Strawberry Sale - September 29-30
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Taegukgi on 21/09/2018 - 19:33 donarity.org (1125 clicks)
Last edited 22/09/2018 - 07:37

Not sure if this is a legitimate bargain but I think it's a worthwhile cause.
We're all bargain hunters but we can all do our bit to support the farmers.

Some of the discounts that I've found -
Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm - 2kg tray for $10
Strawberry Fields - 2 trays for $10 (weight unknown)
Pick Your Own Strawberries - $10 per tray (5-6kg per tray). $2 entry per person.

Participating farms -

QLD - inc Central Qld

Strawberry Fields
133 Laxton Rd, Palmview QLD 4553
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Facebook - @StrawberryfieldsAustralia
Opening Hours - 8am-4:30pm

McMartins Strawberry Farm & Strawberry Lane Ice Creamery
105 Sports Rd
Bli Bli, Queensland
Facebook - @mcmartinsfarm
Opening Hours - 8:30am-4:30pm

Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
912 Chambers Flat Road
Chambers Flat QLD
Facebook - www.facebook.com/Chambers-Flat-strawberry-farm-1980578602202…
Opening Hours - 8:30am-4:30pm

Cooloola Berries
856 Tagigan Road
Wolvi QLD 4570
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
http://cooloolaberries.com.au
Opening Hours - 8am-5pm

Jarvis Fresh Strawberries
445 Rochedale Road
Rochedale QLD 4123
Facebook - @jarvisfresh
Opening Hours - 8;30am-5:30pm
*NB - No Pick Your Own

Tinaberries
15 Zinks Rd
Bundaberg, Queensland
https://www.facebook.com/tinaberriesstrawberries/
Opening Hours - 9:00am-5:30pm

SSS Strawberries
11 Rosedale Road
Oakwood, Queensland
Facebook - @SSSStrawberries
Opening Hours - 7:00am-5:00pm

Bundall Farmers' Market
135 Bundall Road
Surfers Paradise, Qld
Facebook - @bundallfarmersmarket
SUNDAY ONLY - 6:30am-11:30am

Braetop Berries
75 Young's Road
Glasshouse Mountains, Qld
Facebook - @BraetopBerries
No PYO - Farm Direct! - 9am-3pm

WA

Berry Sweet Strawberry Farm
47 Davidson Road
Bullsbrook WA
Facebook - www.facebook.com/Berry-Sweet-Strawberry-Farm-189867554376920…
Opening Hours - 9:00am-5:00pm

Pick Your Own Strawberries
263 Old West Road
Bullsbrook WA
Facebook - @pickyourownstrawberries
Opening Hours - 9am-5pm

SA & VIC

Coming soon - Picking season starts later

C'mon Ozbargain, let's get behind our farmers!

Dining & Takeaway Strawberry

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  • tanastra on 21/09/2018 - 19:36
    +26

    FYSI, I am using egg slicers to cut the straberries . Simple, quick and safe !!

    • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 20:04
      +4

      Make sure you go criss-cross else there may be a chance the needle will slip through the gaps if you only go one way lol

      • gooddealmate on 21/09/2018 - 20:19
        +1

        Not just criss-cross as it could be facing downwards in one of the cubes you have cut.

        I believe a better method would be to turn it clockwise by 90° then rotate it by 90°.

        • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 20:23
          +3

          Haha I just pictured cutting it like a rubik's cube

        • gooddealmate on 21/09/2018 - 20:26
          +6

          @montorola:

          Or you could just smash it up like those avocado lovers do. Maybe this could be the answer… smashed strawberry, twice the price but guaranteed no needles.

        • xmail on 21/09/2018 - 20:27

          at which point you may as well put them in a blender

        • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 20:39
          +14

          @xmail:

          Depends, the blender could be so strong that it blends the needles into little shards within the strawberries

        • Syn88 on 21/09/2018 - 21:41
          +3

          @montorola: then stir a magnet through it?

        • donga100 on 22/09/2018 - 00:25
          +11

          @Syn88: Use a gold pan to separate the heavier needle pieces out.

        • idonotknowwhy on 22/09/2018 - 09:31
          +5

          @gooddealmate: I just quit smashed avocado to save up for a house, but this seems like a better choice!

      • frewer on 23/09/2018 - 16:01

        MAGNETIC !!!

    • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 21/09/2018 - 21:22
      +1

      This is the final straw.

    • BangkokBreakfast on 29/09/2018 - 07:51

      Local Coles have them for $1.20 for 250g punnet. I thought the farm would price it a little better considering it’s pick your own. And agree with comment above with the egg slicer. Works well!

  • Yaren24 on 21/09/2018 - 19:36

    Maybe we should host an Ozbargain Strawberry party?

    • Lizard Spock on 21/09/2018 - 19:40
      +16

      Strawberry Party? I hope we don’t find any needles in lemons then.

      • Cluster on 21/09/2018 - 20:38
        +6

        2 ozbargainers 1 cup

      • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 21/09/2018 - 21:24
        +8

        I found 3 refugees in a lime earlier today.

    • jelko on 22/09/2018 - 00:32

      Lemon Party

      (don't Google that)

      • idonotknowwhy on 22/09/2018 - 09:31
        +1

        Lizard Spock already referred to it above lol

      • WaywardOne on 22/09/2018 - 12:54

        "The Lemon Party of Canada was a frivolous Canadian political party which has operated on a federal level, and provincially in Quebec. "

        That's disgusting :P

      • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 22/09/2018 - 13:13

        i just looked it up lemon party. I could smell the citrus undertones from my PC.

  • PissLUR on 21/09/2018 - 19:44
    +2

    Pick Your Own Strawberries - $10 per tray (5-6kg per tray). $2 entry per person.

    FYI: this is their standard price. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/399029

    • Taegukgi on 21/09/2018 - 19:46

      This is what I found on their Facebook page. Not sure what it will be on the 29/9.

  • upsidedownlemon on 21/09/2018 - 19:47

    We got 4kg for $5 just before the needle scare in NSW

    • lostn on 21/09/2018 - 19:56

      Wouldn't the needle scare make it even cheaper as the demand for it will drop?

      • murkywater on 21/09/2018 - 20:00

        seems to be getting rarer and more expensive now, since Coles/Aldi don't have it, and Woolworths barely stock it.. Had to buy it for $2 / 250grams.

        Sydney Suburbs, YMMV.

        • upsidedownlemon on 21/09/2018 - 21:34

          Same experience here in north Sydney

    • compugrid on 29/09/2018 - 07:20

      Where in NSW you found the srawberry farm? please share.

      • upsidedownlemon on 29/09/2018 - 11:48

        I think it was in Erina Fair - not 100% sure.

  • azazal on 21/09/2018 - 19:49
    +1

    109 Turnbull Rd, Wamuran (qld) current prices are $2 per kg, 5kg for $10.

    $7 for a tray if you pick yourself.

    • WreckTangle on 21/09/2018 - 19:57
      +25

      Before I clicked on this deal I knew the discussion would be about strawberries. We are quite predictable.

    • Lizard Spock on 21/09/2018 - 20:06
      +4

      You’ll have to go to the back of the line now

    • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 21/09/2018 - 21:28
      -1

      User name checks out.

  • novicenow on 21/09/2018 - 19:52
    -4

    Probably a good idea to put all fruit through a juicer and then strain the juice before drinking it.

    • buckster on 21/09/2018 - 21:10
      +1

      Bit of a novice idea

      • novicenow on 21/09/2018 - 23:32
        +3

        Haha good one :)

    • pennypincher98 on 21/09/2018 - 21:14
      +1

      So instead of needles (which is such a low chance) now you have needle fragments.

      Extra iron I guess?

      Wouldn't recommend putting needles in a juicer if you are that worried.

      • novicenow on 21/09/2018 - 22:09
        -1

        Juicers don’t juice metal. The needle would remain in the filter. You wouldn’t get “needle fragments” in your juice.

        Anyway, everyone should just be careful whatever way they see fit.

        • NoApostrophePlurals on 22/09/2018 - 00:47
          +1

          I think you underestimate how weak sewing needles are. The tips snap off quote regularly from normal use. They aren't made of titanium.

        • novicenow on 22/09/2018 - 01:28
          +9

          @Crowdedthehouse: That’s a good point and I wasn’t aware that they are quite brittle.

          Thanks, and I appreciate you countering me with a valid and factual explanation without being sarcastic. Cheers!

        • silverx on 22/09/2018 - 07:17
          +2

          @novicenow:
          Thanks, and I appreciate you two keeping it civil with valid and factual explanation without being sarcastic. Cheers!

  • DarthAntz on 21/09/2018 - 20:08
    +3

    I could definitely eat 1kg of strawberries.

    • Lizard Spock on 21/09/2018 - 20:10

      How many Antz have you got?

      • DarthAntz on 21/09/2018 - 20:12
        +2

        hundreds.

  • Travis J on 21/09/2018 - 20:09
    +1

    we need some deals on metal detectors.

    • AlienC on 22/09/2018 - 01:53
      +1

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/404104

      Expired now but it is now $39.95 + $9 - $20 delivery depending on where you are and what type you pick. Only $10 more but I mean still kinda cheap.. otherwise eBay.

    • Lizard Spock on 21/09/2018 - 20:18
      +9

      Pick your own strawberries then. Unless you don’t trust yourself with contamination

      Edit: hang on. I remember you

      • MITM on 21/09/2018 - 22:10
        +3

        Good memory Elephant Spock

    • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 20:25
      +1

      In Soviet Russia, contaminated fruits come to you!

      • FLICKIT on 21/09/2018 - 21:03
        +2

        In Soviet Russia they appreciate the extra iron nutrients in their diet!

    • buckster on 21/09/2018 - 21:12

      I'm sure they wouldn't buy you either!

  • Big1 on 21/09/2018 - 20:14
    -3

    I never thought my cheap metal detector from zapals will come in handy for Strawberry purchases.

    • burgermaniac on 21/09/2018 - 20:19
      -2

      Finally the first 'good' needle joke on this post… ;)

      • Big1 on 21/09/2018 - 22:39

        Not a joke, I actually check my strawberry this way before I put it in my kid's lunch box. He doesn't like them cut up.

  • tanastra on 21/09/2018 - 20:21

    Just to add , Ikea egg slicer with good quality is only $2.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 20:30

      Or a knife already in your drawer, I can rent it to you for $0.39

      • pennypincher98 on 21/09/2018 - 20:33
        +2

        And your own eyes, they are free - an Ozbargainers favourite word!

  • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 20:29
    +7

    Good. Keep buying. More chance of winning the lottery than finding a needle.

    • gooddealmate on 21/09/2018 - 21:40
      +1

      If you mean winning a decent division 1 prize ie, over a million $. Then there's only been 4 since this strawberry fiasco started. There's been more than 4 confirmed cases of contamination. 😉

  • A fish on 21/09/2018 - 20:38
    +6

    This deal should be pinned for visibility

    • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 20:49

      This isn’t a vBulletin, thank goodness.

  • McMoots on 21/09/2018 - 20:48
    -2

    Great post, and made even better by the multitude of choices for WA! :P

    Just be careful not to draw the wrath of the mods (because some do seem to think that they are actually gods, and they can be sensitive little darlings, lol).

    Has anyone had any legitimate problems with finding foreign objects in their locally grown produce, or know anyone who has?

    • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 20:54

      be careful not to draw the wrath of the mods

      It’s getting ridiculous

      Has anyone had any legitimate problems with finding foreign objects

      Around 100 people apparently.

      The way I look at it, it’s a lottery chance of finding one. Then add the probability of not seeing it. Then add the probability of not finding it when you cross cut. Then consider even if there is something in there, what is the chance of actual serious damage rather than just a prick in the mouth (no potty humour please)

      • Name on 21/09/2018 - 20:58
        +1

        I don't even think that it is 100 cases. I thought that hundred value included the unconfirmed cases, such as attention seekers who put it in themselves and then go and tell everyone they were affected. i think one of them was a 12 year old girl showing it to her friends?

        From last I heard it was only 4 confirmed incidents.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 21:04

          Thanks for eliciting a clarification (I’m not being a jerk I do like to be as accurate as possible)

          I’ve checked and it’s “more than 100 reports” according to the ABC.

        • buckster on 21/09/2018 - 21:16
          +1

          @JVs tattered socks: many of which have been deemed fake/hoaxes.

          http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-19/strawberry-needles-que…

        • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 21/09/2018 - 21:31
          -1

          @buckster: Exactly, essentially a distraction from the truth….

        • MITM on 22/09/2018 - 02:35
          +1

          First person caught (hoaxer or culprit above age of a minor) should be sentenced to max. prison term as an example.
          Then an amnesty declared for the remaining 99 to come forward to be provided immunity from prosecution with name suppressed for 30 years.

          Personally, I think the original needle was placed by a neighbouring strawberry farmer to reduce his local competition in SEQld but failed to foresee the copycat effect.
          Remember prices were at an all time low (ie. glut) before this all started.

    • payton on 21/09/2018 - 21:50

      you have no idea how good we have it here when it comes to Moderators
      As level as a spirit level, they can do bricklaying with both eyes closed

      • McMoots on 21/09/2018 - 22:48
        -1

        Then why do they even own a spirit level? :p

        To be completely serious, I have noticed that over the last few days there has been A LOT more down voting going on, which is just a bit odd.

        I like to keep things pretty light-hearted, and love to have a joke wherever it's appropriate.

        Unfortunately, as you can see from my original comment, people are just not in the mood.

        • payton on 21/09/2018 - 23:01

          Then why do they even own a spirit level? :p

          they dont! thats the joke, they dont even need a level :)

        • McMoots on 21/09/2018 - 23:27
          +1

          @payton: Lol, I got you man, my question was meant to be ironic.

          Personally, I come here for the community first, and the bargains second.

          However, if certain people need to down vote my comments to help them deal with whatever is currently going on in their lives, then I welcome and encourage it.

          I will somehow find the strength to survive.

  • Name on 21/09/2018 - 20:55
    +17

    I'm one of the crazy people who are just eating the strawberries whole from the supermarket. The whole thing has been blown out of proportion.

    • gamemaster on 21/09/2018 - 21:12
      +3

      Yep, perceived risk of finding a needle is magnitudes times larger than the actual risk.

      The bigger risk is the adverse effects of the pesticides they use on strawberries.

      https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/food-warnings-and-s…

      Strawberries are more likely to be contaminated with pesticides than other fresh fruit

    • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 21:16
      +2

      Same here, I was reading the news about the needles while eating the strawberries whole.

      #likeabawss

  • BartholemewH on 21/09/2018 - 21:39

    For anyone near Port Macquarie in NSW Ricardoes had strawberry picking at half price last weekend. Could well be cheaper than that by now. Not as good a deal as the OP but the fruit was very good.

  • MITM on 21/09/2018 - 22:18

    Yay, happening at Surfers Paradise Sun 30th.

  • montorola on 21/09/2018 - 22:41
    +1

    Ahh man I feel sorry for the innocent farmers affected by the actions of some evil people. Is there any way to help them out like flick em a few dollars without buying the strawberries?

    • jelko on 22/09/2018 - 00:36

      Sure

    • MITM on 22/09/2018 - 02:41

      and likewise the drought affected farmers ? Been doing it tougher for longer. Lets add 10c/L to milk & $1/kg for meat - govt gets 10% for a start - farmers'll get bugger all AGAIN.
      and the…
      and the…
      and the…

  • [Deactivated] on 21/09/2018 - 22:52
    +1

    Just started the Carnivore diet, these ain't too useful unless they got bugs.

  • MeesusEff on 21/09/2018 - 23:43
    +2

    Theres one SOR in WA!! Super bummed that I can't go when theres finally one near me :(

    https://www.facebook.com/LENASTRAWBERRYFARM/posts/1898854336…

    • MeesusEff on 22/09/2018 - 01:20

      oops, thats for this weekend.

      • Rec on 22/09/2018 - 03:49

        I do not have facebook can you tell us what this deal is please

        • Who is she on 22/09/2018 - 05:44
          +3

          Pick your own is back this Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd.
          Location: 1021 Thomas Rd, Anketell, 6167
          Time: 9am-3pm
          LIMIT - 2.5kg-3kg maximum/TRAY (there WILL be extra charges if over the limit, there is an picture for example of how full it should be)
          $10/Tray We provide the trays Bring your own box or basket to transfer your strawberries over, otherwise buy a box for 1$ also we will look after your box/bag/containers/baskets
          Parents with children 3 years under - please look after them and try not to pick green strawberries thank you.
          NOTE: Everyone please park safely, if parked on side of Thomas Rd

        • McMoots on 22/09/2018 - 20:24

          @Who is she: Cheers for the info, as I also don't use FB, so I often miss out on things.

          I don't know if people didn't understand the joke in my original comment, or if they are just "very special", but having a SOR option is fantastic!

          Note: It is approximately 77km or 56 minutes (with mild traffic), between the two locations.

  • Sage on 21/09/2018 - 23:51
    +1

    I thought about buying strawberries just before the needle scandal but they're always bad tasting and I never finish the punnet.

    • Vauxhall on 22/09/2018 - 17:11

      I think the general public haven't tasted good strawberries before so they wouldn't have known better.

  • Levathian on 22/09/2018 - 00:46

    I think mashed strawberry is on the menu boyssss! Back at Easter my folks bought 60 punnets for like $10 or so from the local markets and we made tons and tons of strawberry flavoured stuff. Strawberry jam, strawberry ice cream, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry thickshakes, strawberry smoothie…

  • 50cent on 22/09/2018 - 01:04

    Any organic options?

  • mataeka on 22/09/2018 - 04:43
    +2

    Related but different method - they're having an ekka strawberry ice cream day in King George Square in Brisbane to raise money on Wednesday the 26th. Best way to get the ice cream without having to pay for the expensive ekka tickets ;)

    • tranter on 22/09/2018 - 08:59
      +1

      Instead pay for expensive ice cream but it's worth it!

  • Schmendrick on 22/09/2018 - 08:24
    -4

    https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/4222744/g…

    Schmendrick on 22/09/2018 - 08:24 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • shawnsmaggot on 22/09/2018 - 10:19
    +4

    Shout out to the (mostly migrant) fruit workers that suffer terrible conditions and wages that border on slavery

    • Tyrx on 29/09/2018 - 08:51
      +1

      Mate - show some patriotism! Just think of the poor farmers who are doing it tough out there - they're just your average joe trying to make it in the world. Ain't nothing wrong with illegally hiring people at a pittance and then taking it all back through 'accommodation' fees.

  • Ordinance on 22/09/2018 - 11:22
    +2

    Time to cook up a big batch of ScoMo's famous strawberry curry!

  • thydzik on 22/09/2018 - 12:41
    +2

    visited
    Wanneroo Strawberry Picking Farm (WA)
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Just-For-Fun/Wannero…
    First weekend open
    $7 for 3kgs+ box (smaller box then Bullsbrook) but no other entrance fees.

    really good strawberries, not too crowded, and unpicked rows.
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/11054/62365/img-201809…

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