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Fruit picking in the Central Coast

Waterfront landscape on the New South Wales Central Coast
A view from the Central Coast. Confirm opening and crop availability with individual farms before travelling. "Central Coast NSW, Australia - panoramio" by Ray Hayward, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

In October, blueberries, sunflowers and flowers are picking in Central Coast. We list 11 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.

The Central Coast's picking farms cluster around Peats Ridge, Somersby, Dooralong and Kulnura, roughly an hour to an hour and a half north of the Sydney CBD. Citrus is the backbone of the region, with navel and Valencia oranges, mandarins and lemons picked across winter and spring at farms like Meliora Farm at Peats Ridge and Cedar Farm in Dooralong. The Giving Farm at Jilliby is the standout for variety, growing blueberries from October, plus sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias and lilies through spring and summer. Avocados, pecans and mandarins round out the mix at a handful of smaller farms, some running as ticketed festival-style picking days rather than open weekends. Because opening days can be limited to selected weekends or one-off harvest events, it pays to check a farm's current dates before setting out.

About 90 minutes north of Sydney

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Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids
Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary In season ticketed event days only, seasonal — Booking required —
Meliora Farm In season Jun-Dec (selected weekends); varies — Booking required —
Mustard Seed Small Farm In season year-round — — —
Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong (Cedar Farm) In season Jul-Dec (weekends in winter, peak Nov-Dec and Jul-Oct) Pay for what you pick (per kg/bag pricing at gate) No booking needed Yes
S & S Peruch Avocado Farm In season — — Booking required Yes
The Bloom Barn Farm In season year-round, varying blocks (Dec-Feb, Mar-May, Jun-Aug, Sep-Nov) — — Yes
The Giving Farm In season Oct onward; seasonal, varying months Blueberries approx $12 per punnet — Yes
Weeping Willow Farm In season Weekends through spring, summer and autumn, timed to bloom availability (chrysanthemums through to zinnias) Ticketed Pick-Your-Own sessions booked online in advance; specific ticket price not stated in sources found. Cash or card accepted on the day for extras only, not for the picking itself. Private full-patch bookings require a minimum of 6 tickets for a 45-minute session. Booking required —
Artisan Estate Farm Stay Closed for season Jun-Aug, annual Harvest Festival event — Booking required Yes
Eastcoast Beverages (Bambino's on the Farm) Closed for season Early June (one-day event) Adult $10, child $5, under-1 free; tractor ride $10 extra Booking required Yes
Goodmayes Orchard Closed for season Harvest Festival period (Jun) Harvest Festival entry $10 per car Booking required Yes

Open or in season now in this region

  • Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary Dooralong · Sunflowers View
  • Meliora Farm Peats Ridge · Citrus View
  • Mustard Seed Small Farm Glenning Valley · Blueberries View
  • Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong (Cedar Farm) Dooralong · Citrus View
  • S & S Peruch Avocado Farm Somersby · Citrus View
  • The Bloom Barn Farm Peats Ridge · Sunflowers View

Farms in this region

11 farms

In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Meliora Farm

Peats Ridge · Central Coast

Season
Jun-Dec (selected weekends); varies
Open
Selected weekends, June through December
Booking
Booking required
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DirectionsCall
In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Weeping Willow Farm

Palmdale · Central Coast

Season
Weekends through spring, summer and autumn, timed to bloom availability
Price
Ticketed Pick-Your-Own sessions booked online in advance
Booking
Booking required
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Directions
Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Artisan Estate Farm Stay

Somersby · Central Coast

Season
Jun-Aug, annual Harvest Festival event
Open
Ticketed event days only (Harvest Festival)
Booking
Booking required
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DirectionsCall
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Goodmayes Orchard

Somersby · Central Coast

Season
Harvest Festival period (Jun)
Price
Harvest Festival entry $10 per car
Open
Harvest Festival event days (annual, June long weekend)
Booking
Booking required
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Directions

Farm experiences in this region

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Farm experiences compared by type, access, current status and location.
Farm Experience Access Status Where
Iris Lodge Alpacas Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Central Coast, NSW
Karinya Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Central Coast, NSW
Mollies Farm Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Central Coast, NSW

Farms in Central Coast

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14 farms

Nearby regions

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Last verified 19 Oct 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick blueberries near the Central Coast?

The Giving Farm at Jilliby grows pick-your-own blueberries from around October onward, priced at roughly $12 a punnet. It's the main dedicated blueberry option on the Central Coast, alongside its sunflower and cut-flower picking. Opening days can be seasonal, so check ahead before visiting.

When is citrus season on the Central Coast?

Navel oranges, mandarins and lemons are typically picked over winter, June to September, at farms like Meliora Farm and Cedar Farm in Dooralong, where Valencia oranges extend the season through to December. Some farms open only on selected weekends, so confirm current dates before you drive out.

What is the best time to visit the Central Coast for fruit picking?

Winter suits citrus picking best, spring and early summer suit blueberries and sunflowers at The Giving Farm, and a few farms like Artisan Estate and Goodmayes Orchard run pecan or mandarin picking as one-off harvest festival weekends. Check each farm's specific open dates, since several only picking on selected days.

How much does fruit picking cost on the Central Coast?

Prices vary widely by farm and crop. Blueberries at The Giving Farm run around $12 a punnet, Cedar Farm at Dooralong charges for what you pick by the kilo or the bag at the gate, and several smaller farms don't publish set prices. Because a number of Central Coast farms run ticketed or festival-style picking days, confirm cost and booking requirements when you call.