Minalinka Christmas Tree Farm
Charleys Forest · Canberra Surrounds
- Season
- 1-24 Dec
- Price
- $75 small, $110 medium, $150 large; larger trees POA
- Open
- Sat-Sun 9.30am-5pm
- Booking
- No booking needed
Pick your own christmas trees in Bywong, NSW
Out of season
October falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in November (Christmas trees).
Last verified 19 Oct 2026
Choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm at Bywong, about 30 minutes from Canberra and the closest tree farm to the city. Walk the plantation, pick your tree and cut it yourself - dress for the bush. Trees have been grown here since 1987, and every tree is the same price regardless of size.
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| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Trees | Available | Peak |
242 Shingle Hill Way, Bywong NSW 2621. About 30 minutes north-east of Canberra, off the Federal Highway.
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Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children. Facilities aren't confirmed for this farm — check when you call ahead.
Check before you drive
Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.
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No booking needed at Christmas Tree Keng according to the details we hold. Farms often tighten booking rules once a crop peaks, so confirm by calling the farm on 0402 246 436 rather than relying on this alone.
Christmas Tree Keng at Bywong lists its costs this way: All trees $100 each, any size. Tree stands $75 (large) and $55 (small). Entry and per-kilo rates shift through the season and aren't always listed online, so it's worth confirming the current cost when you call ahead.
Christmas Tree Keng is listed for Christmas Trees, with typical picking around From Sat 28 Nov until sold out. Fruit doesn't read a calendar — a cold snap or an early warm spell moves this, so confirm what's ripe close to the day.
Yes — Christmas Tree Keng at Bywong is recorded as suitable for children. Row surfaces and picking heights differ a lot farm to farm, so ask what's workable for your kids before you commit to the trip.