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Core Cider House

Pick your own apples, plums, pears and citrus in Pickering Brook, WA · plus farm experiences

In season Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Perth Hills
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Is Core Cider House open right now?

Out of season

September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in January. September is inside the typical Western Australia season for citrus, but outside the window this farm records for itself.

Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Combines cidery/restaurant (Orchard Bistro) with pick-your-own apple/pear orchard experiences, guided orchard tours and Apple Express tractor rides. Confirm current picking availability via their website before visiting, as picking events are seasonal and weather-dependent.

What you can pick and when

Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Typical picking months at this farm
Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Apples Available Available Peak Peak Peak Available Available
Plums Peak Peak Available Available
Pears Available Peak Available
Citrus Available Available Peak Peak Available

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, Core Cider House offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Farm tours & Tractor & wagon rides

Availability unconfirmed

Bookable cider-maker tours plus seasonal guided orchard fruit-picking tours; some seasonal event dates include Apple Express tractor rides through the orchard.

Access
Booking required — Book ahead; sessions can sell out.
Booking
Email for group cider tours; seasonal fruit/tractor sessions use event tickets when released.
Price
$30 per person for the current cider-maker tour; seasonal fruit/tractor pricing varies.
When
Cider-maker tours for groups of 8+ by arrangement; fruit tours and tractor rides on announced seasonal dates.

Confirmed from the farm's own website on 19 Jul 2026. Availability, times and prices can change, so check with the farm before you travel. Source: Official farm website.

Getting there

35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook, WA 6076. In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth.

Where Core Cider House is

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Before you go

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.

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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Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Core Cider House?

Booking recommended at Core Cider House according to the details we hold. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on +61 8 9293 7583 before you set out.

How much does picking cost at Core Cider House?

On price, the details we hold for Core Cider House read: Fruit picking events advertised via website and social media; combined with cider tastings, orchard tours, tractor rides, and Orchard Bistro dining. Rates move as a crop comes in and out, and published prices lag — check the current figure before you go.

What can you pick at Core Cider House, and when?

Core Cider House at Pickering Brook grows Apples, Pears, Citrus, Plums and Persimmons. Picking usually runs Jan-May; seasonal, varies by year. That window is what a normal year looks like here; the actual dates depend on how the season has run, so check first.

What facilities does Core Cider House have?

Core Cider House at Pickering Brook is listed as having a cafe or farm shop. This covers what the farm has confirmed to us; it isn't an exhaustive list, so ask about parking, shade and card payments if they matter to your visit.

Is Core Cider House good to visit with young kids?

The details we hold mark Core Cider House as child-friendly. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. Some crops are picked at adult height and some paddocks are rough underfoot — worth asking which rows suit small children on the day you're going.