Even if you can’t see Big Red Strawberry Farm from the road, this place is still a major attraction among families in Cameron Highlands.
For starters, it is free to enter and they have a lot of parking space.
But what is it like to visit here? Read on to find out!
Table Of Contents:
Location
You’ll have to pass by Cactus Valley and Cactus View Restaurant to get to this place. We recommend driving up higher for parking rather than parking your car lower since the farm is almost at the top of the hill.
Ease Of Parking
Big Red Strawberry Farm has no shortage of their own parking. Once you drive up the hill there, are parking lots at the top. However, there are only a few spaces that are sheltered from the rain.
Even if these nearby parking lots are full, don’t worry. Just follow the signs for the exit and there are even more car park slots around the hill!
There are many signs cautioning drivers on going slow when driving up and down this hill. The way down is treacherously steep.
We find it an ironic coincidence that there are a few car repair shops right after you reach the bottom of the hill when leaving the farm.
Facilities
- On-site parking
- Toilets
- Café
- Gift shop
Ambiance
For a place that doesn’t charge any entry fees, Big Red Strawberry Farm is relatively well-maintained.
They are also well prepared for the weekend crowds as there are many tables and chairs for dining at their on-site café or enjoying your freshly picked strawberries.
There are many different sections though most are not accessible:
The hydroponic vegetable farm takes up the middle portion while the back sections are dedicated to a gift shop, café, and an arcade center.
To the front is their strawberry section, plant nursery and garden which has some pretty little corners as well as a small aviary and koi pond to one side.
It doesn’t take long to explore everything here. We saw everything well under an hour.
Things To Do
- Browse the gift shop
- Try some arcade games (more for little ones)
- Get a massage (they have automated massage chairs)
- Pick your own strawberries (seasonal)
- See the flowers, cacti, succulents, etc in the garden section
- Stock up on some gardening supplies
- Have a treat at the on-site café
- Pick your own salad from the hydroponic vegetable section
Pricing
We didn’t spend much on our visit since we already picked strawberries at Raaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm.
If you are planning to spend a longer time here, here are some prices for your reference:
| Activity/ Item | Cost (RM) | Remark |
| Entry Fee | 0 | |
| Parking Fee | 5 | Per vehicle |
| Strawberry Juice | 7.90 | |
| Strawberries With Whipped Cream | 8 | |
| Slice Of Strawberry Cheesecake | 5.90 | |
| Tea With Scones | 12.90 | |
| Strawberry & Chocolate Fondue | 19.90 | |
| Nasi Lemak With Strawberry Sambal | 5.90 | |
| Picking Your Own Salad | 8 | Minimum 2 lettuce per basket; Deposit of RM30 to be paid |
| Picking Strawberries | 25 | Per 500g (for 2 adults and 1 kid under 7, extra person pays RM10) |
The café menu is quite extensive and you can order all kinds of strawberry-infused treats and beverages.
There are also some interesting items like ice-blended lettuce, strawberry white coffee, or soy pudding with strawberries.
Opening Hours: 9am–6pm
Conclusion
With no entrance fees imposed, a visit to the Big Red Strawberry Farm is very affordable for families. Here, you can pick fresh salad and strawberries.
Besides this, there is a spacious café with a wide variety of food to try. Their attractions are very family-friendly. The garden is small but is well cared for.
This place is very lively during weekends and public holidays so if you prefer to avoid the crowds, go on a weekday, before 11am, or after 1pm when the lunch crowd starts thinning out.
See more alternatives for strawberry farms.
Cactus Valley
Before the strawberry farm, there is another attraction that you can visit lower down the hill. Cactus Valley is not connected to Big Red Strawberry Farm. They charge entry fees too. We do not recommend this hilly spot if you have elderly in your group.
