| Cost | Reasonable prices, farm gate pricing |
|---|---|
| Location | Wolvi, near Gympie and Noosa hinterland, Queensland |
| Pet Friendly | See Camps App |
| Campfires | See Camps App |
| Facilities | Licensed cafe, air-conditioned function room, covered dining areas, picnic tables with umbrellas, grassy play area, pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries |
| Vehicle Access | Gate access to neighbouring Wolvi Grove budget camp |
| In Camps App | Wolvi Grove campsite next door |
Farm gate is best! Or so we found on our trip to Cooloola Berries at Wolvi, near Gympie and the Noosa hinterland.
Friends were given a Cooloola Berries voucher for a present – and invited us along, to something I wanted to try for a long time – Paella Sundays!
We were greeted with generous platefuls, reasonable prices and enticing desserts. The strawberry ice cream is divine. The premises is licensed, and lends itself to long lunches and grazing on the picnic rugs listening to Sunday’s live music.
Owner Jason Lewis gave us a tour – they sell other local produce for farmers, have an air-conditioned function room popular with tours, a larger ‘packing shed’ room which is a great space for weddings, a long ‘al fresco’ covered area for dining as well as picnic tables with umbrellas. Plans are in place so couples can have wedding ceremonies on-site as well.
Jason pointed out the strawberry and blueberry fields, where you can pick-your-own and the fragrant lavender was right next to the cafe.
It has been a really tough year for Jason and his wife Kim, last October a hailstorm destroyed up to 900kg of strawberries, worth about $20 000. Lack of rain means the strawberry season will finish before December, unless more rain comes. In spite of the weather, some days they have 300 customers through the door.
There’s a fabulous grassy play area for the kids to run around in, whilst you relax.
Open 7 days, 8am-5pm. And a bonus for us RV travellers, there is a budget camp next door – called Wolvi Grove. A gate links the two properties for easy access.
I’d like to come back for the Sunday vibes again, and try a burger – they looked fantastic!
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the paella available at Cooloola Berries?
Paella is only available on Sundays from 1pm and is served with salads and bread. It’s part of their popular Paella Sunday events with live music.
What are the opening hours for Cooloola Berries?
Cooloola Berries is open 7 days a week from 8am to 5pm.
Can I pick my own berries at the farm?
Yes, you can pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries at Cooloola Berries. The strawberry and blueberry fields are located near the cafe.
Is Cooloola Berries licensed?
Yes, the premises is licensed, making it perfect for long lunches on the picnic rugs while enjoying Sunday’s live music.
Is there camping available at Cooloola Berries?
There’s a budget camp called Wolvi Grove right next door, with a gate linking the two properties for easy access. Check the Camps App for current details about Wolvi Grove.
What else can I buy at Cooloola Berries besides fresh berries?
They sell other local produce for farmers including nuts, condiments, merchandise, and homewares. The farm gate offers a range of local products.
Is Cooloola Berries suitable for families with children?
Absolutely! There’s a fabulous grassy play area for kids to run around in, plenty of shaded seating areas, and picnic rugs are provided for guests.
Can I book Cooloola Berries for functions or weddings?
Yes, they have an air-conditioned function room popular with tours and a larger ‘packing shed’ room which is great for weddings. Plans are in place for couples to have wedding ceremonies on-site as well.
