Pick-your-own farms near Canberra
You can pick your own within a day trip of Canberra. We list 9 pick-your-own farms in the Canberra catchment, growing apple, cherry, flower, peach, pear and pumpkin and more — including Beltana Farm (formerly Pialligo Truffles), Highland Lodge Farmstay and Christmas Tree Keng. Compare their seasons, prices and booking in the table below, or jump straight to a crop or district.
Seasons shift with the weather and with each farm's climate zone, so check the status on every listing and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you set out from Canberra.
Pick-your-own farms near Canberra at a glance
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beltana Farm (formerly Pialligo Truffles) | In season | Jun-Aug (peak truffle season; specific event/hunt dates vary by year) | No standard public ticket price confirmed for the regular guided 'Hunt and Lunch' experience as of this check; current pricing is only available via the farm's Humanitix booking page. A one-off premium collaboration event with The Boat House restaurant ('Hunt & Feast') was $350/person for four dates in July 2026. | Booking required | Yes | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Highland Lodge Farmstay | In season | Vegetables, herbs and strawberries pickable 'when in season' per the farm's own site; VisitNSW/Snowy Mountains tourism listings add lavender to that same 'when in season' phrase. No specific months given. | — | — | Yes | In the Snowy Mountains and Monaro high country, about 1.5-2 hours south of Canberra |
| Christmas Tree Keng | Closed for season | Dec 1-24 (trades approx 3 weeks in December) | — | No booking needed | Yes | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Majura Valley Farm | Closed for season | Mar (weekend event, dates vary yearly) | Free entry; pick-your-own sunflower stems $3 each, max 5 stems per adult | Booking required | Yes | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Pialligo Harvest | Closed for season | Jan-Mar (approx, closed outside season) | — | — | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Snowy Mountain Estate | Closed for season | late November to early January | $20/kg for pick-your-own cherries, charged only for what you pick; cherries packed into 2kg boxes; gift wrapping available for an extra fee (per farm blog) | — | — | In the Snowy Mountains and Monaro high country, about 1.5-2 hours south of Canberra |
| Twyllo Flower Farm | Closed for season | Summer; pick-your-own events historically held Feb-Mar; Spring | Sip + Snip Picnic Event (6 Mar 2026 listing): General Admission $189/guest; VIP table $1,799 (seats 8). Date Night: Petals and Picnics (Mar 2024): $299/couple. Separate farm-shop pre-order bouquets (not pick-your-own): $49-$79; gift cards from $50. | Booking required | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Pialligo Apples | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Tanbella Orchard | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Feb-May | Call ahead | — | Yes | Within an hour of Canberra |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go fruit picking near Canberra?
There are 9 pick-your-own farms within a day trip of Canberra, listed on this page with their region, drive context, season and booking. Compare them in the table and call ahead — ripeness moves with the weather from one week to the next.
What can you pick near Canberra?
Farms near Canberra grow apple, cherry, flower, peach and pear and more, depending on the season. Use the 'pick a specific crop' links to see the farms for each, or browse the districts around Canberra to plan your day out.