It’s cherry-picking season in the Southern Hemisphere! With a variety of sweet cherries and other delightful summer fruits waiting to be picked, grab your friends and head to the farms for a weekend getaway.
Young and Wombat are both renowned cherry towns. Some orchards might be a bit farther, but the distance is a small price to pay for a true foodie’s heart!
Where to go Cherry Picking in NSW
George and Sue’s Cherry Farm & Produce
Located around 2.5 hours from Sydney, this farm offers both red and white cherries that are large and sweet. Don’t forget to bookmark this for a joyful experience! In addition to cherry-picking, you can also find olives, strawberries, blueberries, and more. Pre-booking on Facebook is required.
Address: 7 Melrose Drive, Raglan
Wombat Heights Orchard
Approximately 3.5 hours from Sydney’s city center, entry is free and no reservation is required. You can pick cherries, peaches, and plums. They even offer a homemade jam-making class – imagine how delicious that would be!
Address: 78 Race Creek Rd, Wombat
Hill-Lock Orchard
A bit further from Sydney, around a 4-hour drive, the cherries here have an excellent texture – juicy and sweet. No need to book in advance, and entry is free.
Address: 78 Race Creek Road, Wombat
Allambie Orchard
A variety of cherries await near the Cherry Capital, Young Town. Entry is free, making it perfect for a weekend visit with no reservation needed.
Price: $9/kg
Distance: 3.5 hours from Sydney
Location: 3725 Olympic Highway, Wombat
Roth Family Orchard
A family-owned orchard offering over 5 cherry varieties, catering to cherry enthusiasts with crispy and sweet options.
Location: 108 Eurunderee Lane, Mudgee
Bilpin Fruit Bowl
Apart from traditional peach, strawberry, and blueberry picking, there are also fresh vegetables and tasting delicious seasonal fruit pies.
Distance: 1.5 hours from Sydney
Location: 2093 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758
Ballinaclash Orchard
This farm is a bit over 4 hours from Sydney. With a variety of large and sweet cherries, it also offers other fruits and grapes. You can purchase cherry wine, cherry jam, plum jam, red wine vinegar, and more. There’s no entry fee, and you can eat cherries for free. It’s the largest cherry orchard in Young, featuring a small lake and a cafe, making it suitable for a picnic. Check the official website for more details.
Distance: 3 hours from Sydney
Location: 4321-4335 Olympic Highway, 2594 Young
Cedar Creek Orchards
Originally known for peaches, Cedar Creek starts peach picking in November. The orchard includes a variety of fruits, with highlights like Fuji and Pink Lady apples.
Distance: 1.5 hours from Sydney
Location: 269 Mulhollands Rd, Thirlmere NSW
Ricardoes Tomatoes
Primarily focused on strawberries and tomatoes, Ricardoes offers the joy of picking your own plump, sweet strawberries, featuring 5 hydroponic strawberry varieties and 8 tomato varieties.
Distance: 10 minutes from Port Macquarie
Location: 221 Blackmans Point Road, Port Macquarie.
Travel Tips
Before heading to the fruit farms, be sure to check the official website or call for reservations, as operating hours may vary.
Recommend bringing gloves, scissors, and a sun hat for sun protection. Stay cool and enjoy your cherry-picking adventure!”