In September, blueberry picking is in season near Sydney. We list 8 farms within about 90 minutes of the city — compare seasons, prices and booking below, then call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Blueberry picking near Sydney is mostly a Hawkesbury and Central Coast affair, with a scatter of farms further out in the Southern Highlands and Hunter Valley. Seasons vary by grower: some Bilpin-area patches pick from spring into summer, Central Coast farms lean October to December, and a few southern growers stretch into February in a mild year. Nearly all the options sit within about 90 minutes of the city, making a berry run a comfortable half-day trip.
At Pine Crest Orchard in Bilpin there's no entry fee at all — you simply pay for what you pick, which is a handy benchmark for pricing across the district, alongside farms that charge a small entry fee on top of the fruit. Expect muddy rows after rain, and bring your own containers where you can. Because blueberries ripen fast and unevenly, call the farm on the morning you plan to visit rather than relying on last week's update.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Hills on Comleroy | In season | summer (approx Nov-Feb) | Ticketed sessions via TryBooking | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| Misty Valley Farm | In season | unconfirmed - historically Nov-Jan | — | — | — | About 2 hours north of Sydney |
| Mustard Seed Small Farm | In season | year-round | — | — | — | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Pine Crest Orchard | In 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 |
| The Giving Farm | In season | Oct onward; seasonal, varying months | Blueberries approx $12 per punnet | — | Yes | About 90 minutes north 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 |
| Mount Blue | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | — | About 90 minutes west of Sydney |
8 farms
Kurrajong · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Brunkerville · Hunter Valley
About 2 hours north of Sydney
Glenning Valley · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Jilliby · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Bilpin · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Bilpin · Blue Mountains
About 90 minutes west of Sydney
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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The main clusters are around Bilpin and Kurrajong in the Hawkesbury, with more options on the Central Coast near Jilliby, in the Hunter Valley near Brunkerville, and in the Southern Highlands near Fitzroy Falls. Most are within about 90 minutes of the CBD. Coverage is patchier than for strawberries or apples, so check a farm's current status before setting out, particularly on hot weekends.
Bilpin and Kurrajong farms are roughly 90 minutes north-west of the city via the Bells Line of Road or Putty Road, while Central Coast growers are a similar drive north on the M1. The Southern Highlands option adds a little more time heading south-west. Weekend traffic on the Bells Line can be slow, so leave earlier than you think you need to.
Timing varies by district. Hawkesbury and Central Coast farms typically pick from spring into early summer, roughly October to December, while some patches run on into January or February depending on rainfall and heat. There's no single Sydney-wide season, so check the specific farm you're heading to and call the day before if you can.
Pricing varies from farm to farm. Pine Crest Orchard in Bilpin charges no entry fee at all — you only pay for the fruit you pick — while others add a small per-person entry fee of around $5 on top of picking costs. Expect blueberries to run somewhere around $10 to $15 a punnet equivalent, though this shifts through the season, so confirm current pricing when you call.
