Find cherry picking near Hobart at 4 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs December to February — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
Cherry picking near Hobart centres on the Coal River and Huon Valley districts, with Sorell the easiest base for a day trip. The Tasmanian season is later and longer than the mainland's, typically running December through February and peaking from late December into early February, so there's more breathing room to plan a visit than in Victoria or South Australia.
Most orchards are well within an hour of the CBD, out past Sorell or down through the Huon. Sorell Fruit Farm is the long-running local favourite, with an on-site cafe and gift shop alongside its per-kilogram picking, and it's a fair guide to what to expect price-wise across the district. Further south, Platinum Ridge Cherries even runs a 'rent your own tree' arrangement rather than casual picking. Because Tasmania's cherry season can run later than the mainland, always confirm current dates before setting out, especially early or late in the window.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Creek Bay Estate | Closed for season | varies by crop, roughly Dec-Apr | Complimentary for overnight guests; $20 per container for day visitors. | Booking recommended | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Platinum Ridge Cherries | Closed for season | Jan-Feb | Shed-door sales and a 'rent your own cherry tree' scheme (fruit that grows on your rented tree is yours to pick); pricing not published. | Booking required | — | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Sorell Fruit Farm | Closed for season | Nov-May; Dec-Jan | Pick-your-own priced per kg on site; on-site restaurant, gift shop and liqueur/fruit-wine sales; free self-guided farm tour. Exact per-kg prices not published online. | No booking needed | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Oneys Creek Cherries | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Dec-Jan (approx.) | Call ahead | — | — | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
4 farms
Sorell (Tasman Peninsula gateway) · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Glaziers Bay · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Sorell · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Lachlan · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
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The main options are around Sorell on the Coal River side of Hobart, and further south into the Huon Valley near Lachlan and Glaziers Bay. Sorell Fruit Farm is the best-known and closest to the city. Compared with Victoria or South Australia this is a smaller cluster, so it's worth calling ahead to check which orchards currently have fruit ready before you commit to a drive.
Sorell is about 25 to 30 minutes east of Hobart, making it an easy short trip. The Huon Valley orchards near Lachlan and Glaziers Bay are further, generally 45 minutes to an hour south of the city through Huonville. Both routes are straightforward, sealed-road drives, though the Huon option is worth combining with other stops given the extra distance.
Tasmania's cherry season runs longer than the mainland's, typically from December through to February, with the reliable peak from late December into early February. This later window means Hobart-area orchards are often still picking well after Victorian and South Australian cherry season has finished. A hot or wet spell can shift things by a couple of weeks either way, so check ahead.
Sorell Fruit Farm charges by the kilogram for what you pick, with exact rates set on the day rather than published in advance. Some orchards further south use different models — Iron Creek Bay Estate charges day visitors around $20 per container, while Platinum Ridge runs a rent-a-tree scheme. Because pricing varies so much between farms, ask when you call to confirm the visit.
