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Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm

Pick your own cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in Red Hill, VIC

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Last verified 12 Oct 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Mornington Peninsula
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Is Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm open right now?

Out of season

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

Last verified 12 Oct 2026

24-acre family farm in Red Hill, running pick-your-own cherries since the 1990s. Picking runs mid-November to mid-January; no bookings, just arrive at the farm shop, and come early on weekends. Entry includes all-you-can-eat cherries in the orchard. The farm shop also sells eggs, honey and seasonal produce. Dogs welcome on a leash.

What you can pick and when

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Getting there

52 Arkwells Lane, Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3937. About an hour south of Melbourne.

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. 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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Last verified 12 Oct 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 Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm?

Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm is recorded as follows — no booking needed. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth checking the farm's website before you set out.

How much does picking cost at Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm?

Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm at Red Hill lists its costs this way: $25 adult (14+), $15 child (5-13), under 4 free, $70 family; cherries from $14/kg; public holiday surcharge. 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.

What can you pick at Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm, and when?

Cherries, blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, marionberries and blueberries is what Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm is listed for, with a usual window of mid Nov-mid Jan. Seasons move with the weather each year, so treat those windows as a guide and check what's ripe before you drive out.

Is Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm good to visit with young kids?

Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm at Red Hill is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. Rows can be uneven and some crops need ladders, so for a visit with toddlers it's worth a quick call to confirm what suits their age.

Can I bring my dog to Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm?

Leashed dogs are welcome at Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm at Red Hill based on what the farm has told us. Rules around pets in picking areas often differ from the rest of a property, so confirm the current policy before you set out.