Raspberry in season in Australia
Raspberry is in season in Australia from November to May, and at its peak from January to February. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Summer, at its best from December to February. Tasmanian raspberries and blackberries are available from November through to May, and the Tasmanian harvest fits around New South Wales and Queensland fruit.
At the shop
Look through the punnet and skip any with discoloured or crushed berries.
Keeping it
Keep them dry and unwashed in the fridge, where they stay fresh for up to two days. If you will not use them within about three days, freeze them. Spread dry berries in a single layer on a tray, freeze until solid, then move them to an airtight bag or container. Frozen, they keep for about a year. Raspberries are delicate, so buy them near the end of the shop.
Three dinners
- Raspberry and white chocolate pancakes A weekend supper.
- Duck salad with raspberry dressing Crush berries into a vinaigrette.
- Raspberry fool Fold crushed berries through cream.
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.