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The Fruit Corner

Pick your own apples, cherries, plums, pears and citrus in Pickering Brook, WA

In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Perth Hills
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Is The Fruit Corner 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 Western Australia season for citrus, but outside the window this farm records for itself.

Last verified 17 Jul 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.

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
Apples Available Available Peak Peak Peak Available Available
Cherries Available Peak
Plums Peak Peak Available Available
Pears Available Peak Available
Citrus Available Available Peak Peak Available

Getting there

1 Bracken Road, Pickering Brook, WA 6076. In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth.

Where The Fruit Corner 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.

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

Sources: Facebook page, pickyourown.org, rac.com.au, buggybuddys.com.au, weekendnotes.com, experienceperthhills.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 The Fruit Corner?

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.

How much does picking cost at The Fruit Corner?

Here is what The Fruit Corner has told us about cost: Entry fee approx $5 adults, $2 children; produce priced per kilo (Granny Smith apples ~$1/kg, Pink Lady ~$2/kg per one source). 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 The Fruit Corner, and when?

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.

Is The Fruit Corner good to visit with young kids?

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.