Discover Our Harvesting Journey

Our harvesting process is a labor of love. We carefully gather each berry by hand to ensure quality and flavour. From our fields to your table, we prioritise sustainability and respect for the land. Join us in appreciating the care and dedication that goes into every harvest.

Sustainable Practices

Our methods focus on preserving the environment. We use orchard techniques that nurture the land and promote biodiversity for years to come.

Our Team

Our dedicated team works tirelessly to bring you the best. From planting to harvest, their commitment shines through in every detail.

It All Starts With a Blueberry

Before we talk about harvesting, it’s worth remembering why blueberries are so special. Tiny yet packed with flavour, these berries are known for their natural sweetness, vibrant colour, and powerful antioxidants. Each blueberry begins as a delicate blossom in early spring, slowly ripening under the sun until it reaches peak sweetness.

the process

Explore a collection of cherished moments that highlight our blueberry's journey.
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Picking

The harvest begins as soon as the berries reach their perfect blue hue — a sign of full ripeness and sweetness. Our team handpicks each berry to protect its delicate skin and natural bloom, moving carefully through the rows to ensure only the best fruit is chosen.

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Sorting & Storing

After picking, the berries are immediately brought into our cooling facility. They’re gently sorted to remove leaves or underripe fruit, then rapidly cooled to lock in freshness and extend shelf life. This step is crucial to maintaining the berries’ texture and flavor from orchard to table.

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Packing & Delivery

Once sorted, the blueberries are packed into recyclable containers that protect them during transport. Each punnet is sealed and labeled before being sent out to stores, markets, and customers. Our goal is to have berries packed and ready for delivery within hours of picking — so every punnet tastes as fresh as if you’d picked it yourself.

Bringing Nature to You

What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

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Law Chi moon
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Is very good PYO staff nice .
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Saju Stephen
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It was a wonderful experience for us and our kids .Too hot better to be there in mornings and evenings 🥰
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Angie Leong
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Yummy real fruit ice cream and well organized pyo. Too hot to pyo in the afternoon. We end up buying the ready pack blueberries.
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Lee stephanie
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Great family activity during holiday season. However, I was wondering if the blueberries could be sweeter and bigger after 2-3 weeks waiting? :)
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Sarah Burns
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Blueberry country have the most delicious berries. We are there often from when they open in December to get our blueberry fix. PYO when we have time, or we just stop by their shop when we don’t. Well worth a visit!
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Robert Willey
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Sorry to say disappointed in website information 15th June 2025. Website information closing at 6pm thought it would have been nice to get some frozen blueberries 🫐 and a ice cream if in operation. Arrived there 3pm to find CLOSED.
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Sonya Knight
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Awesome plants and the owner was so helpful and lovely.

Blueberry Country is New Zealand’s Largest blueberry orchard. We have four locations, Ohaupo, Ngatea, Otautau and Waipu. 

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