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Hill-Lock Orchard

Pick your own strawberries, cherries, plums and figs in Wombat, NSW

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
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Is Hill-Lock Orchard open right now?

Likely picking now

November is inside the picking window this farm has recorded for Cherries. That is a season window, not live opening hours — ring the farm or check its own page before you drive out.

Last verified 2 Nov 2026

A pick-your-own orchard on Race Creek Road at Wombat, ten minutes from Young, offering cherries from November to December with the peak in December, plus strawberries, figs in February, persimmons in April and plums. The shed also sells pre-picked fruit, honey and jams. The same property also trades as Wombat Heights Orchard and The Grog Shed, run by Stephen and Kerry Eastlake. Hours and booking requirements vary, so ring before you go.

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
Strawberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Available Available Peak Peak Peak
Cherries Available Available Peak
Plums Peak Available Available Peak Peak
Figs Peak Peak Peak Available Available

Getting there

78 Race Creek Road, Wombat NSW 2587. Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra.

We don't have exact coordinates for this farm yet. Use the address above to find directions, or open in Google Maps.

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. 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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Season
Nov-Dec (weather dependent)
Price
$10 per adult entry to pick, payable on arrival at the orchard gate
Open
Pre-booked timeslots only; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm during the season
Booking
Booking required
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Before you visit

Practical reading for the trip out to Wombat.

Last verified 2 Nov 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: nsw.gov.au, visithilltopsregion.com.au, Facebook page, visitnsw.com, au.oceaniabiz.com, foodbevg.com, Official farm website. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does picking cost at Hill-Lock Orchard?

On price, the details we hold for Hill-Lock Orchard read: Pay by the kilo for what you pick, with no entry fee. Persimmons have been listed around $8/kg. Check current prices with the orchard. Treat that as the shape of the pricing rather than a quote: entry fees and per-kilo rates are both seasonal.

What can you pick at Hill-Lock Orchard, and when?

Hill-Lock Orchard at Wombat grows Cherries, Strawberries, Figs, Persimmons and Plums. Picking usually runs Nov-Dec (peak December); Feb. That window is what a normal year looks like here; the actual dates depend on how the season has run, so check first.