Core Cider House
Pickering Brook · Perth Hills
- Season
- Jan-May; seasonal, varies by year
- Price
- Fruit picking events advertised via website and social media
- Open
- Friday-Sunday during main season, 10am-4:30pm typical
- Booking
- Booking recommended
Pick your own apples, cherries, plums, pears and citrus in Pickering Brook, WA
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
Family owned and run since 1953, a long-standing Hills favourite. Also sells preserves, honey, eggs. Nearby cafes: Core Cider House or Masonmill Cafe & Bar.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
1 Bracken Road, Pickering Brook, WA 6076. In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth.
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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For The Fruit Corner at Pickering Brook, the details we hold say: no booking needed. Farms often tighten booking rules once a crop peaks, so confirm by calling the farm on +61 8 9293 8024 rather than relying on this alone.
The pricing on record for The Fruit Corner is: Entry approx $5 adult, $2 child; picked produce priced per kg. 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 Apples, Cherries, Plums, Pears, Oranges, Mandarins and Vegetables at The Fruit Corner, typically Nov-Dec; Feb-Mar. That window is what a normal year looks like here; the actual dates depend on how the season has run, so check first.
The Fruit Corner at Pickering Brook is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. 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.