Waikato Berry Festival

Celebrating all things berry!

From visiting berry farms picking your own, meeting local growers at farmers’ markets to enjoying berry fruit ice creams or tasting seasonal dishes and cocktails in eateries and bars, there are many ways for locals and our manuhiri/visitors alike to enjoy the Waikato’s berry bounty.

Pick Your Own Berries
In the Waikato there are many berry farms and orchards that welcome visitors who are keen to pick their own, making for a great family day out, and a tasty one too.
Where to Sample Real Fruit Ice Cream in the Waikato
Check out these top spots in the Waikato to grab a scoop of locally made ice cream.
Where to buy berries in the Waikato
Purchase a punnet or two of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries produced by the Waikato’s best berry growers.