In September, citrus picking is in season in New South Wales. We list 12 farms, across Central Coast and Sydney Basin — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Citrus picking in New South Wales: we list 12 pick-your-own citrus farms across the state — including Anderson Farm and Catania Fruit Salad Farm, around Bilpin & the Hawkesbury, Central Coast, Riverina & South Coast and Sydney Basin. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The citrus season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Farm | In season | Jun-Aug approx (2026 season opened 6 Jun) | $5 entry for 10 years and over, plus $15 per mixed bucket of fruit | — | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| Catania Fruit Salad Farm | In season | — | No current official price is published on the farm's own site. Older Tripadvisor reviews mention guided-tour prices in the roughly $10-$20 per person range at various points, so treat any figure as unconfirmed/possibly outdated. | Booking recommended | Yes | Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast |
| Eastcoast Beverages (Bambino's on the Farm) | In season | Single annual ticketed event, early June (part of the Central Coast Harvest Festival) -- confirmed 8 June 2025 and 7 June 2026, 10am-3pm. No evidence of standing/season-long pick-your-own access outside this event. | 2025/2026 'Bambino's on the Farm' event tickets: Adult (13+) $10, Child (12 and under) $5, free for children 12 months and under; optional tractor ride add-on $10 per person. Every entry ticket includes a fruit bag to pick oranges in the orchard. | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Ford's Farm | In season | May-Jul (2026 season opens 9 Jun) | $5 per car entry; $5/kg mandarins, limes, lemons, oranges; $12/kg cumquats | Booking required | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Goodmayes Orchard | In season | Harvest Festival period (Jun) | — | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Hillsdale Citrus Orchard | In season | — | Pay-per-bucket pricing at the gate: one detailed 2012-era visitor account (Pauline Morrissey blog) reports being given a bucket to fill for $12; a separate secondhand reference cites $10. No current price confirmed from a 2024-2026 source. | Booking recommended | Yes | About 2 hours north of Sydney |
| Meliora Farm | In season | Jun-Dec (selected weekends); varies | — | Booking required | — | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong (Cedar Farm) | In season | Jul-Dec (weekends in winter, peak Nov-Dec and Jul-Oct) | Pay for what you pick (per kg/bag pricing at gate) | No booking needed | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| S & S Peruch Avocado Farm | In season | — | — | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| TNT Produce | In 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 |
| Watkins Family Farm | In season | May-Sep | Minimum $12.50 per bucket; $2 per bag animal feed | No booking needed | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Bilpin Springs Orchard | Unconfirmed · call ahead | year-round | Call ahead | No booking needed | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
12 farms
Sackville North · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Hanwood · Riverina & South Coast
Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast
Kulnura · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Laughtondale · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Somersby · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Milbrodale · Hunter Valley
About 2 hours north of Sydney
Peats Ridge · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Dooralong · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Somersby · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Laughtondale · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Bilpin · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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We list 12 pick-your-own citrus farms in New South Wales, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Citrus picking in New South Wales follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
