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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.”

Operator PassionAuthentic SourcingMulti-GenerationalOriginal SourcePersonal ConnectionTradition PreservedUnusual LocationArtisan QualityStory RichCommunity tractionCraft Obsession

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

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