Blueberry in season in Australia
Blueberry is in season in Australia from August to April, and at its peak from December to February. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Blueberries are on sale almost all year. In New South Wales, Queensland and warmer parts of Western Australia the main season runs from August to December. In cooler places such as Tasmania and Victoria it is January to March, and the Tasmanian crop peaks from early January to mid February.
At the shop
Look for a distinct blue, slightly purply colour and firm-looking skin.
Keeping it
Keep them in their punnet in the fridge. They last about a week before they begin to wrinkle, and wrinkled berries are fine if there is no mould. A vented container helps. To freeze, dry the berries first, then spread them on a tray so none touch and freeze until firm.
Three dinners
- Blueberry pancakes for dinner Fold berries into the batter, finish with butter.
- Duck breast with blueberry sauce Simmer berries with red wine and a little sugar.
- Halloumi, blueberry and rocket salad Grilled halloumi, peppery leaves and a lemon dressing.
How we decide. Each item carries a score from 0 to 20 for every month of the year. We call 16 or more “at its peak” and 8 to 15 “around”. The scores were checked against Australian growers’ bodies, state government pages and the Sydney and Melbourne markets, and last reviewed on 9 October 2026. Seasons shift a few weeks with the weather and the state, so treat the edges as guides. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at [email protected].
General information only. These guides are not advice about how you should prepare, store or eat any food. Please follow the packaging and the official food-safety guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and your state or territory food authority.