Pick-your-own farms near Canberra
You can pick your own within a day trip of Canberra. We list 11 pick-your-own farms in the Canberra catchment, growing Christmas tree, apple, cherry, flower, pumpkin and strawberry and more — including Christmas Tree Keng, Highland Lodge Farmstay and Minalinka Christmas Tree Farm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Tree Keng | In season | From Sat 28 Nov until sold out | All trees $100 each, any size. Tree stands $75 (large) and $55 (small). | No booking needed | Yes | About 30 minutes north-east of Canberra, off the Federal Highway |
| 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 |
| Minalinka Christmas Tree Farm | In season | 1-24 Dec | $75 small, $110 medium, $150 large; larger trees POA | No booking needed | — | About 18km from Braidwood and roughly an hour and a half east of Canberra |
| Santa's Shaped Christmas Tree Farm | In season | 21 Nov-20 Dec | — | No booking needed | — | About 40km north of Canberra, on a fully sealed road |
| Snowy Mountain Estate | In 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 | In season | Mar-Apr (2027 events 12 & 19 Mar, 2 Apr); Spring | Sip + Snip $189 per person; VIP table for 8 $1,799 | Booking required | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees | In season | Late Nov-Dec | Trees from $120 | — | — | Just outside Hall, about 25 minutes north-west of Canberra |
| Beltana Farm (formerly Pialligo Truffles) | Closed for season | Early Jun-mid Aug | 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 |
| 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 | — | — | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
| Pialligo Apples | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | — | Within an hour of Canberra |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go fruit picking near Canberra?
There are 11 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 Christmas tree, apple, cherry, flower and pumpkin 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.