Pick your own citrus in Laughtondale, NSW
Out of season
September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in May (Citrus). September is inside the typical New South Wales season for citrus, but outside the window this farm records for itself.
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Picnic tables by shed with coffee/cakes for sale. Beside the Hawkesbury River.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Citrus | Available | Peak | Peak | Peak | Available | Peak | Peak | Peak | Available | Available |
1275 Singleton Rd, Laughtondale, NSW 2775. Around the Sydney basin.
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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Sources: ellaslist.com.au, Official farm website, trybooking.com, Official farm website, discoverthehawkesbury.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.
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For Ford's Farm at Laughtondale, the details we hold say: booking required. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on 02 4566 3127 before you set out.
The pricing on record for Ford's Farm is: $5 per car entry; $5/kg mandarins, limes, lemons, oranges; $12/kg cumquats. 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.
You can pick Mandarins, Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Cumquats at Ford's Farm, typically May-Jul (2026 season opens 9 Jun). Growers will tell you the real dates move most years, so check before you build a day around it.
Ford's Farm has a cafe or farm shop, according to what the farm has told us. Facilities not named above simply haven't been confirmed either way. Ask ahead if you're relying on shade, parking close to the rows, or paying by card.
Ford's Farm at Laughtondale is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. 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.
