In October, nectarine picking is in season in New South Wales. We list 7 farms, across Bilpin & the Hawkesbury and Sydney Basin — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Nectarine picking in New South Wales: we list 7 pick-your-own nectarine farms across the state — including Bilpin Fruit Bowl, Canoelands Orchard and Cedar Creek Orchard, around Bilpin & the Hawkesbury, Illawarra & Southern Highlands, Orange & Central West and Sydney Basin. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The nectarine season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilpin Fruit Bowl | In season | mid-Nov to end of May | Pay for what you pick; entry details not published | — | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| Canoelands Orchard | In season | Oct-mid Jan | $8 adult, $5 child (3-15), family $25, under 3s free; PYO $6/kg | Booking required | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Cedar Creek Orchard | In season | Jan-May; Nov-Jan | From $4.50/kg | Booking required | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Glenbernie Orchard (Home of Darkes Cider) | In season | from mid-Nov; late Jan to end of Apr | — | Booking required | Yes | In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney |
| Hillside Harvest | In season | mid-Nov onward; later season | — | Booking recommended | Yes | Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney |
| Pine Crest Orchard | In season | Jan only; Nov only | Entry $5/adult, $2/child; pay for what you pick on top of entry. | No booking needed | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| TNT Produce | In season | Jan-Jun (approx late Oct/Nov opening, apples through June) | Online entry fee booking required; remainder (picked produce) paid on-site | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
7 farms
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Canoelands · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Thirlmere · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Darkes Forest · Illawarra & Southern Highlands
In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney
Borenore · Orange & Central West
Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
All nectarine picking in Australia All farms in New South Wales
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We list 7 pick-your-own nectarine farms in New South Wales, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Nectarine picking in New South Wales follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
