In September, blueberries, citrus and sunflowers are picking in Central Coast. We list 12 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 through to autumn at farms like Wyuna Farms 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
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcoast Beverages (Bambino's on the Farm) | In season | Single annual ticketed event, early June (part of the Central Coast Harvest Festival) -- confirmed 8 June 2025 and 7 June 2026, 10am-3pm. No evidence of standing/season-long pick-your-own access outside this event. | 2025/2026 'Bambino's on the Farm' event tickets: Adult (13+) $10, Child (12 and under) $5, free for children 12 months and under; optional tractor ride add-on $10 per person. Every entry ticket includes a fruit bag to pick oranges in the orchard. | Booking required | Yes |
| Goodmayes Orchard | In season | Harvest Festival period (Jun) | — | Booking required | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Wyuna Farms | In season | Nov-Aug (varies), peak Dec-Feb and Jan | Approx $15 per bag | — | — |
| Artisan Estate Farm Stay | Closed for season | Jun-Aug, annual Harvest Festival event | — | Booking required | Yes |
12 farms
Kulnura · Central Coast
Somersby · Central Coast
Dooralong · Central Coast
Peats Ridge · Central Coast
Glenning Valley · Central Coast
Dooralong · Central Coast
Somersby · Central Coast
Peats Ridge · Central Coast
Jilliby · Central Coast
Palmdale · Central Coast
Kulnura · Central Coast
Somersby · Central Coast
| 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 |
Jilliby · Central Coast
feed and interact with large alpaca herd
Dooralong · Central Coast
Guest animal feeding; specific animals and session details require operator confirmation
Dooralong · Central Coast
guided visit, meet farm animals up close, morning tea
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
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.
Navel oranges, mandarins and lemons are typically picked over winter, June to September, at farms like Meliora Farm and Cedar Farm in Dooralong, while Valencia oranges at Wyuna Farms extend the season into summer and autumn. Some farms open only on selected weekends, so confirm current dates before you drive out.
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.
Prices vary widely by farm and crop. Blueberries at The Giving Farm run around $12 a punnet, oranges at Wyuna Farms around $15 a bag, 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.
