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Butlers Fruit Farm
Established · 11 signalscondiments
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Butlers Fruit Farm

Easily found on SH1 just South of Timaru, the wagon load of huge Strawberries at the entrance is a pretty clear message you’ve arrived at the iconic Butlers Fruit Farm & Café.

“Fresh fruit picking and a year-round café serving fruity refreshments.”

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Their Story

Easily found on SH1 just South of Timaru, the wagon load of huge Strawberries at the entrance is a pretty clear message you’ve arrived at the iconic Butlers Fruit Farm & Café. As a young man Donald wanted to grow strawberries “because everyone loves them”. The first small fruit stall on State…

What They Make

  • Jams (Strawberry, Raspberry, Karaka Blackberry, Redcurrant, Blackcurrant, Gooseberry)
  • Chutneys (from farm-grown berries)
  • Fresh fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Karaka Blackberries, Redcurrants, Blackcurrants, Gooseberries)
  • Berry-inspired cafe food
  • Fresh fruit ice-cream sundaes
  • Smoothies
  • Coffee
  • Scones

More from Butlers Fruit Farm

Licensed CafePick Your Own (PYO) BerriesBackpacker Accommodation

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

Hook, Makikihi 7978, New Zealand

Online shop (shipping available), Physical store/cafe, Pick Your Own (PYO) at farm, Otago Farmers Market.

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