Fairfield Berries is a fruit parlour at 292 Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, Kohatu, in the Tasman district, with a Google rating of 4.6. By its name, berries are likely to be the focus.
A good fruit stall or parlour sells produce that is fresh, local and honestly labelled, so you can see what is in season and where it came from. Berries are delicate and best eaten soon after picking, so ask what was picked that day, how long they keep and how to store them, and avoid washing them until you are ready to eat. In New Zealand, berry season runs through summer, with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries at different times, and picking can be hit or miss in wet weather. Opening days at small roadside stalls often follow the season, so check before a special trip, and bring cash or a card in case there is no eftpos. Regulars buy extra to freeze or make jam, and they arrive early for the best choice.
For travellers on the Wakefield-Kohatu Highway and for locals around Kohatu, Fairfield Berries is a place to pick up fresh seasonal fruit.