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Hillview Cherry Farm

Pick your own cherries in Kelso, NSW

Closed for season
Last verified 7 Sep 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Orange & Central West
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Is Hillview Cherry Farm open right now?

Out of season

September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in December (Cherries).

Last verified 7 Sep 2026

Hillview Cherry Farm at Kelso, near Bathurst, opens for pick-your-own cherries roughly early December to early January, by appointment only -- someone mans the gate for booked visitors, and walk-ins can't be accommodated. Weekdays are recommended to avoid weekend crowds.

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
Cherries Available Available Peak

Getting there

85 Clairvaux Lane, Kelso, NSW 2795. Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney.

Where Hillview Cherry Farm 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. 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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Before you visit

Practical reading for the trip out to Kelso.

Last verified 7 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: bathurstregion.com.au, westernadvocate.com.au, westernadvocate.com.au, weekendnotes.com. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Hillview Cherry Farm?

For Hillview Cherry Farm at Kelso, the details we hold say: booking required. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on 0403 539 161 before you set out.

What can you pick at Hillview Cherry Farm, and when?

You can pick Cherries at Hillview Cherry Farm, typically Starts early December, running into late December/early January; length varies year to year with weather (PYO was suspended entirely in 2024 after frost damage). A warm or wet run can pull that forward or push it back, so check the current state of the crop first.