Tours & Experiences in Victoria

Two of the five are pick-your-own farms in the Yarra Valley, and both are listed as closed temporarily at the time of writing, so check before driving out. CherryHill Orchards - Wandin East is the bigger, busier one, rated 4.3 from 2257 Google reviews; reviewers praise the fruit quality and say the food trucks and live music stretch a visit into a half day. They suggest pre-booking tickets and going mid-season, when cherries are firmest. Oasis Berry Farms in Steels Creek is smaller but rates 4.8 from 71 reviews, and it is the one for children who want something to chase: a dinosaur trail and treasure hunt run across a large, open property, toddlers can join the hunt with adult help, and the berry pie gets singled out repeatedly.

Churchill Island on Phillip Island is a working farm built around scheduled animal demonstrations rather than picking. Rated 4.6, it rewards timing: reviewers say to check the show schedule on arrival, arrive before the morning program, and allow two hours. Highland cattle and kangaroos are close enough to touch between shows, and it is included in the Phillip Island multi-attraction pass.

The last two are the indoor and overnight options. True Fairies in Croydon runs timed, structured fairy sessions for children of roughly 3 to 10, with in-character staff, party rooms that keep noise separate, and a free fairy library to explore afterwards. Nurture Creek in Monbulk is different again: Mamma Knows East describes it as a hobby farm where hosts Bek and Adam welcome families to a renovated cottage sleeping five. Animals are accessible near the cabin without a booked session, the flatter bush trails suit strollers, and reviewers rate it 4.9.