Hawkes History
6 generations of respect, knowledge and care
Hawkes hands have grown Victorian fruit and vegetables for more than 100 years. Today, our iconic Kipfler potatoes are in restaurants across Australia. Turning off Boneo Road, the sandy earth drive passes pick ‘n’ ride tour trailers, regeneratively-farmed paddocks, and a 1970s tractor for kids to play on.
Open 8am – 5pm daily, Hawkes Farm Market – once bags of spuds and an honesty box – is now a one-stop shop for the best of local produce.
Weekends at Hawkes
With Friday Nights at Hawkes (bookings essential), Coffee Bar / Kitchen weekends and Peninsula Fresh Seafood on Sundays, the weekend is a hive of activity at Hawkes Farm – from oysters and hot chips to fresh cakes and baked potatoes.
Check the seasonal menus for when we're serving Hawkes corn or strawberries, farm-made soups, smoothies – or local heroes Vulcano Gelato. (Please note, these are not all always available.)
The Farm Market counter also pours Little Rebel coffee, juices, pies and sweets 7 days a week 8am – 5pm.
What's On?
Farmer Richard and the team are proud to share both Hawkes Grown and other Best of Local produce to celebrate Victorian Heroes; the brilliant farmers, makers and businesses on the Peninsula and in the region – making life easier to access fresh and quality produce. Come for the hand-cut, thrice-cooked Hot Chips, stay for the full farm experience. Whether it’s fresh local sourdough, Peninsula Wildflower posies or our famous Hawkes grown potatoes, there’s plenty of fresh air, broad horizons and endless paddocks of fresh crops to treasure. With garden benches, a picnic lawn, mini-digger’s sand ‘quarry’ and a vintage 70s tractor, there’s plenty for kids and adults to do.