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Fruit picking in Orange & Central West

Historic orchard landscape in the Orange district
A 1920s panoramic view of the Orange district's orchards. Confirm opening and crop availability with individual farms before travelling. "Panoramic view of Orange District from Mount Pleasant, showing Mr S. Hawkes' orchard, 192- photographer E.B. Studios" by E. B. Studios, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

In September, strawberries, blueberries and flowers are picking in Orange & Central West. We list 16 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.

Orange sits about three and a half hours west of Sydney over the Blue Mountains, with Mudgee a further hour or so north — a proper weekend drive rather than a quick outing, but the cool-climate reward is real cherries in real quantity. This is NSW's best-known cherry country: Nashdale Orchards and Thornbrook Orchard at Nashdale, plus Stockman's Ridge Orchard at Lidster, all run pick-your-own through the short but intense cherry window. Beyond cherries, Huntley Berry Farm grows strawberries and mixed berries, and Borrodell Estate Orchard at Canobolas, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, picks cherries and apples and harvests black truffles through winter. Cherries typically run mid-November to January, peaking in early-to-mid December, strawberries and mixed berries stretch November to May, and apples come on later, February to May. Because cherry season is so short and weather-sensitive, ring ahead before making the drive.

Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney

Compare farms in this region

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids
Hillside Harvest In season mid-Nov onward; later season — Booking recommended Yes
Huntley Berry Farm In season seasonal, not specified — — Yes
Valley View Flower Farm In season September/October to April/May (seasonal 'You Pick' events, announced via Facebook/Instagram - property not open to the public outside scheduled events) You-Pick ticket = one vase to fill: Small Vase $40 (approx. 20 stems), Medium Vase $60 (approx. 30 stems), Large Vase $80 (approx. 40-50 stems, subject to availability). Children under 12 free with a paying adult (a child's ticket applies if the child wants to pick). Payment required at time of booking. Booking required Yes
Roth Family Orchard In season soon Dec; Dec (early season) — Booking required —
Argyle Australian Saffron Closed for season Apr-May (harvest/flowering window; exact tour dates announced yearly, historically late Apr-early May) 2025 Harvest Tour was A$55 per person per the farm's own archived tour listing (a couple of secondary/aggregator sources cite A$60); included a 90-minute guided tour and morning tea. No confirmed 2026 pricing found. Booking required —
Borrodell Estate Orchard Closed for season December; check the farm's social media for open days; March to April — Booking recommended Yes
Canobolas Cherries Closed for season Nov-Dec — — —
Gerrys Cherries Closed for season Nov-Dec — — —
Hillview Cherry Farm Closed for season Starts early December, running into late December/early January; length varies year to year with weather (PYO was suspended entirely in 2024 after frost damage) — Booking required —
Nashdale Orchards Closed for season Nov-Dec $8/kg, no entry fee Booking recommended Yes
Norland Fig Orchard Closed for season Dec-early May (first crop Dec-Jan, second crop Feb-Apr) Approx $10/kg for fresh figs mentioned online (Facebook post); not confirmed on an official price list — treat as indicative only. Booking recommended —
Rose Farm Orchard Closed for season Cherry season, opening around Christmas/mid-to-late December through the season (site notes 'temporarily closed until cherry season around Christmas time'); visiting hours 9am-6pm during the season No entry fee - pay by weight for cherries picked. Cash, card and Apple Pay accepted. — —
Spruced Christmas Trees Closed for season Selected open days in Dec — — —
Stockman's Ridge Orchard Closed for season Nov-Dec $5/person entry (under 3 free), eat as much as you like in orchard; $10/kg to take home Booking recommended Yes
Thornbrook Orchard Closed for season 16 Nov-25 Dec Sweet cherries $8, sour cherries $10, no entry fee Booking recommended Yes
10's Estate Organic Orchard Unconfirmed · call ahead 22 Nov-Dec Call ahead Booking recommended Yes

Open or in season now in this region

  • Hillside Harvest Borenore · Apples View
  • Huntley Berry Farm Huntley · Strawberries View
  • Valley View Flower Farm Wisemans Creek · Flowers View
  • Roth Family Orchard Mudgee · Cherries View

Farms in this region

16 farms

Closed for season Last verified 24 Aug 2026

Borrodell Estate Orchard

Canobolas · Orange & Central West

Season
December; check the farm's social media for open days; March to April
Open
Open days vary; the farm posts current picking times on its social media.
Booking
Booking recommended
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Directions
Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Norland Fig Orchard

Borenore · Orange & Central West

Season
Dec-early May (first crop Dec-Jan, second crop Feb-Apr)
Price
Approx $10/kg for fresh figs mentioned online
Open
Picking season December to early May
Booking
Booking recommended
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DirectionsCall
Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Rose Farm Orchard

Nashdale · Orange & Central West

Season
Cherry season, opening around Christmas/mid-to-late December through the season
Price
No entry fee - pay by weight for cherries picked. Cash, card and Apple Pay accepted.
Open
Seasonal only - open during cherry season
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DirectionsCall
Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Stockman's Ridge Orchard

Lidster · Orange & Central West

Season
Nov-Dec
Price
$5/person entry (under 3 free), eat as much as you like in orchard; $10/kg to take home
Open
Seasonal, Nov-Dec, bookings open November
Booking
Booking recommended
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Directions
Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Thornbrook Orchard

Nashdale · Orange & Central West

Season
16 Nov-25 Dec
Price
Sweet cherries $8, sour cherries $10, no entry fee
Open
Daily 9am-4pm (Nov 16-Dec 31); Christmas Eve 9am-2pm; closed Christmas Day and Dec 26-31
Booking
Booking recommended
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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
Ba Mack Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Dairy Park Farm Stay Bed & Breakfast Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Dubbo Farmstay: Eulandool Cottage Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Jannei Goat Dairy Hands-on workshops & Farm tours Seasonal Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Kenzell Farm Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Mayfield Vineyard Experiences Meet the animals Contact the farm Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Raising Baby Moos Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
RedGround Australia Stay on the farm, Hands-on workshops & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Wallinga Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Williewarrina Cattle Encounter Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW
Willowview Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Orange & Central West, NSW

Farms in Orange & Central West

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27 farms

Nearby regions

Bilpin & the Hawkesbury 13 farms Apples · Cherries · Blueberries Sydney Basin 17 farms Strawberries · Apples · Blueberries Hilltops 12 farms Cherries · Peaches · Plums Central Coast 15 farms Citrus · Sunflowers · Flowers Riverina & South Coast 30 farms Strawberries · Citrus · Blueberries

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Last verified 3 Sep 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 cherries near Orange & Central West?

This district is the region for cherry picking, with orchards at Nashdale, Lidster, Borenore, Mudgee and Orange itself, including Nashdale Orchards, Thornbrook Orchard, Stockman's Ridge Orchard and Hillside Harvest. Cherries usually run mid-November to January and peak in early-to-mid December, but the window is short and weather can shift it — call before you drive out.

Where can I pick strawberries near Orange & Central West?

Huntley Berry Farm near Orange grows strawberries alongside mixed berries, with picking generally available across a long window from November through to May. As a smaller, cool-climate crop, ripeness and open days can vary week to week, so it's worth calling ahead to check what's ready before visiting.

When is the best time to visit for cherries?

Peak cherry season across the Orange, Mudgee and Nashdale orchards typically falls in early-to-mid December, with the overall window running from mid-November into January depending on the farm and the year's weather. Booking or calling ahead in early December, when demand is highest, is a good idea.

How much does cherry picking cost here?

Pricing varies by farm: Nashdale Orchards charges around $8 per kilogram with no entry fee, Stockman's Ridge Orchard charges a $5 entry per person (eat as much as you like in the orchard) plus $10 per kilogram to take home, and Thornbrook Orchard prices sweet cherries at $8 and sour cherries at $10 per kilogram. Always confirm current pricing when you call.