About Good Planet (home of ZaberriWorld)
Good Planet is the visitor farm of Boman Zakeri, who started out working on someone else's farm at 15 and now runs what the company describes as the country's largest berry-growing business. The pick-your-own fields sit on State Highway 16 between Kumeū and Riverhead, and a small train loops the farm about every 20 minutes in peak season, dropping pickers at the patch they paid for.
Picking normally runs from October to April, seven days a week from 9am to 5pm in peak season, with last entry at 4pm. Strawberries carry the season; raspberries come in from November to April, blackberries from November to January, boysenberries from December to January and blueberries from December to February. The entry fee lets you eat while you pick, and you pay for the fruit by bucket or punnet size. In October 2026 the website listed strawberry entry at NZ$5 per person (under-5s free), buckets from NZ$19.50, raspberry entry at NZ$6, and any two berries for NZ$10. Only the farm's own containers can be used.
Beyond the rows, ZaberriWorld adventure park has an inflatable maze, bungee trampoline, climbing wall and mega slide, and a summer splash park suits children up to 12. The café's menu is fully halal, the ice cream shop makes real fruit ice cream and smoothies, and there are lawns and picnic areas. Birthdays and group events can be booked.
Lavender Hill at 11 Beacon Road in Riverhead is about 10 minutes away. Its farm and distillery tours are booked ahead, so lock in a tour time and fill the rest of the day with berries.
What to do
- Ride the farm train out to the strawberry fields, October to April
- Pick raspberries (November–April) or blueberries (December–February)
- Eat as you pick, included with entry
- Let kids loose in the ZaberriWorld adventure park
- Cool off in the splash park in summer (ages up to 12)
- Finish with real fruit ice cream or a smoothie
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Pick-your-own October to April (Southern Hemisphere spring to autumn); raspberries November–April, blackberries November–January, boysenberries December–January, blueberries December–February
- Hours
- Peak season: daily 9am–5pm, last pick-your-own entry 4pm; café and other areas vary through the season
- Admission
- As listed October 2026: strawberry entry NZ$5 per person (under-5s free), buckets NZ$19.50–39; raspberry entry NZ$6; any two berries NZ$10 per person; farm train included
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Café and ice cream shop are wheelchair-friendly and most picking paths are accessible, though the ground can be uneven; contact them ahead to arrange easier access
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Dogs on a leash are fine in common areas but not in the picking fields, café, adventure park or splash park.
- Bring your Good Planet buckets back next visit for a discount; outside containers aren't allowed.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen; socks are required in ZaberriWorld and swimwear in the splash park.
- The adventure and splash parks can close for a while in rain or high wind.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Hill · about 10 minutes away
Lavender Hill in Riverhead is about 10 minutes away; book its farm and distillery tour, then spend the rest of the day picking berries here.
Getting there
Questions
When is berry picking open at Good Planet?
Normally October to April, daily 9am–5pm in peak season with last entry at 4pm.
Can you eat berries while picking?
Yes, the entry fee covers eating as you pick; you pay separately for the bucket or punnet you take home.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed dogs are welcome in common areas, but not in the picking fields, café, adventure park or splash park.
Is the train extra?
No, the train is included with pick-your-own entry.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Auckland Countryside, New Zealand
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
