Staying home all day with nothing to do? Picking your own fruit can be a fun thing to do! Freshly picked fruit tastes way better than what’s on supermarket shelves.
Make sure to check the fruit seasons so you don’t go home empty-handed!
Sydney’s Fruit Picking Seasons
Save this ultimate fruit picking calendar to find the perfect fruit and farm for every season!
January – March: Lychee Picking
- Boambee Lychee Farm – Established in 1978, this farm is one of NSW’s largest lychee growers. The farm is only open when the fruit is ripe—no early visits.
Address: 169 S Boambee Rd, Boambee NSW 2450
March – April: Chestnut Picking
- Kookootonga Chestnut Walnut Farm – Located near the Blue Mountains, it coincides with Mount Wilson’s autumn foliage season. No entry fee, $9+/KG. Bring thick gloves and comfortable sneakers.
Address: 247 Mount Irvine Rd, Mount Irvine NSW 2786
April – May: Mushroom (Porcini & Saffron Milk Caps) & Chestnut Picking
- Penrose State Forest & 48 Ross Street Oberon – Wear warm clothing, long sleeves, and thick gloves. Gently tap mushrooms to release spores and refer to the NSW mushroom picking guide.
June – July: Persimmons, Mandarins, Oranges & Lemons
- Cedar Creek Orchard (Persimmon Farm)- Entry: $12 adults, $7 kids, $7/KG. Hop on a tractor ride and try their local honey.
Address: 269 Mulhollands Rd, Thirlmere NSW 2572 - Fords Farm – Entry: $10 per car, scissor rental $5, fruit $3/KG. After picking, enjoy a scenic ferry ride at Wisemans, the ferry is free!
Address: 1275 Singleton Rd, Laughtondale NSW 2775
July – August: Black Truffle Hunting
- Macenmist Truffle Farm – Bookings required. Join truffle-hunting dogs for a unique experience, followed by a truffle lunch.
Address: 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo NSW 2626
September – November: Early-season strawberries, late-spring cherries, flowers
- Berrylicious Strawberries – Early-season strawberries (from October), $2 entry, family-friendly
Address: 200B W Parade, Thirlmere NSW 2572 - Watkins Family Farm – Cherry picking (mid to late November), $5 entry, website updates on availability
Address: 1006 Singleton Rd, Laughtondale NSW 2775
November – December: Peaches, Cherries & Apricots
- Blaypin Fruit Bowl – Open on weekends and public holidays. Entry: $20 adults, $10 kids. Booking required.
Address: 2093 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758 - Allambie Orchard – Specialising in cherry picking with over 60 picturesque acres. $8/KG.
Address: 3725 Olympic Hwy, Wombat NSW 2587