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Hillside Harvest

Pick your own apples, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears and figs in Borenore, NSW

In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Orange & Central West
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Is Hillside Harvest open right now?

Out of season

September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in November (Cherries). September is inside the typical New South Wales season for blueberries, but outside the window this farm records for itself.

Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Sister orchard to Thornbrook Orchard (same family, Nashdale/Borenore area). Multi-crop PYO across the season from cherries through to apples.

What you can pick and when

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Typical picking months at this farm
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Getting there

1209 The Escort Way, Borenore NSW 2800. Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney.

Where Hillside Harvest 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. 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
December; check the farm's social media for open days; March to April
Open
Open days vary; the farm posts current picking times on its social media.
Booking
Booking recommended
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Before you visit

Practical reading for the trip out to Borenore.

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

Sources: Official farm website, ellaslist.com.au, thornbrookorchard.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Hillside Harvest?

On the booking question, Hillside Harvest is listed this way: booking recommended. Arrangements shift with demand across the season. Try calling the farm on (02) 6365 2247 to check what applies on the day you want to go.

What can you pick at Hillside Harvest, and when?

Hillside Harvest is listed for Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Mixed Berries, Pears, Apples and Figs, with typical picking around mid-Nov onward; later season. Take that as a typical year rather than a promise; check what's on before you commit to the drive.

Is Hillside Harvest good to visit with young kids?

The details we hold mark Hillside Harvest as child-friendly. 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.