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Apple picking near Sydney

Find apple picking near Sydney at 9 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs January to May — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.

Workers harvesting apples by tractor in a Queensland orchard
Representative apple-picking image. Seasons and availability vary by farm and weather. "Apple picking in Fleurbaix, Queensland on ANZAC Day 2017" by Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Bilpin, tucked along the Bells Line of Road about 90 minutes north-west of the Sydney CBD, is the classic apple-picking day trip for Sydney families, with a dense cluster of orchards you can visit in one run. The season stretches from January through to May, and with several varieties on the go you can often find something ripe across most of that window. Further options exist towards the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, and out at Thirlmere, if Bilpin's roads are busy on a weekend. Pricing is mostly pay-for-what-you-pick by weight, often from around $4.50 a kilo, with entry usually free or a small flat fee. Bilpin Fruit Bowl is one of the longest-running stops in the district and a reliable choice if you're new to the area. Some orchards now take online bookings for busy weekends, so check before you drive up.

Compare apple farms near Sydney

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids Drive
Bilpin Botanic Orchard Closed for season Feb-Jun (variety dependent) — Booking recommended — About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Bilpin Fruit Bowl Closed for season mid-Nov to end of May Pay for what you pick; entry details not published — Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Cedar Creek Orchard Closed for season Jan-May; Nov-Jan From $4.50/kg Booking required Yes Around the Sydney basin
Glenbernie Orchard (Home of Darkes Cider) Closed for season from mid-Nov; late Jan to end of Apr — Booking required Yes In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney
Pine Crest Orchard Closed for season Jan only; Nov only Entry $5/adult, $2/child; pay for what you pick on top of entry. No booking needed Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Shields Orchard Closed for season Feb-May Free entry; pay per kg for fruit picked Booking required — About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
TNT Produce Closed for season Jan-Jun (approx late Oct/Nov opening, apples through June) Online entry fee booking required; remainder (picked produce) paid on-site Booking required Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
4 Winds Farm Unconfirmed · call ahead — Call ahead — — About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Bilpin Springs Orchard Unconfirmed · call ahead year-round Call ahead No booking needed Yes Around the Sydney basin

Apple farms near Sydney

9 farms

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Shields Orchard

Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Season
Feb-May
Price
Free entry; pay per kg for fruit picked
Open
Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-3pm (by appointment/booking), Feb-May
Booking
Booking required
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick apples near Sydney?

Bilpin, along the Bells Line of Road in the Hawkesbury, is Sydney's main apple-picking district, with several long-running orchards clustered within a small stretch of road. There are further options in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around Darkes Forest and Thirlmere, if you'd rather avoid Bilpin's weekend traffic.

How far is apple picking from Sydney?

Bilpin is about a 90-minute drive north-west of the Sydney CBD via the Bells Line of Road, making it a comfortable day trip. The Southern Highlands and Illawarra orchards sit roughly the same distance south-west, so either direction works depending on where you're starting from.

When can you pick apples near Sydney?

Bilpin's apple season typically runs from January through to May, peaking February to April as different varieties ripen in sequence. Southern Highlands and Illawarra orchards run a similar January to April window. Seasons shift with the weather, so it's worth calling ahead to check what's currently ready.

How much does apple picking cost near Sydney?

Most Bilpin orchards charge no entry fee and instead sell apples by weight, often from around $4.50 a kilo, though prices vary by orchard and variety. A few farms with online booking systems charge a small entry fee upfront, with the rest paid for picked fruit on-site.