Freshly picked berries and berry ice creams set the tone at this sheltered rural cafe on Huna Road in Coastlands, Whakatane. Visitors gather under the covered outdoor seating overlooking the berry fields for hot meals, coffee, smoothies, fresh berry baking, and chocolate strawberry cups layered with melted chocolate. During the summer harvesting months—typically running November through December—the farm opens up for pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, ranuiberries, and boysenberries, providing containers in single, family, and super sizes. An on-site farm shop stocks fresh and frozen berries alongside berry-derived jams, sauces, coulis, soaps, and local produce like asparagus and avocados.
Families are particularly well accommodated here, with a dedicated party room, an animal farm, a fenced playground, and a landscaped mini golf course for friendly rounds with friends and whanau. Because berry availability and picking schedules run seasonally and can pause when crops are between flushes, checking their notices before heading out is sensible. Our pick around Whakatane for a classic Kiwi summer outing with fresh real-fruit ice cream.