Lanidale 'The Cherry Well'
Wandin North · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
- Season
- Nov-Jan
- Open
- 10am-5pm daily during season (per one source); confirm with farm
6 farms offer peach picking across Victoria, from Dandenong Ranges and Geelong & the Bellarine. The typical season runs December to February — check each farm's current status and call ahead before you travel.
Peach picking in Victoria: we list 6 pick-your-own peach farms across the state — including Lanidale 'The Cherry Well', Lomas Orchards and Payne's Orchards, around Dandenong Ranges, Geelong & the Bellarine, Grampians & Ballarat and Macedon Ranges. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The peach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanidale 'The Cherry Well' | Closed for season | Nov-Jan | — | — | — | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Lomas Orchards | Closed for season | Nov-May | — | — | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
| Payne's Orchards | Closed for season | November to December; December to February | — | Booking required | Yes | In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne |
| Rayner's Orchard | Closed for season | Dec-Mar; Mar-May | Guided tractor tour with tasting and u-pick; pricing not published (booking required via FareHarbor) | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| The Orchard Keepers (formerly Tellurian Fruit Gardens) | Closed for season | Dec-Mar; Feb-May | — | — | — | Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne |
| Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm | Closed for season | mid Dec-early Feb; Nov-Mar (weekends only) | Pricing not published on site; pay for what you pick by weight (typical of berry farms). Check Instagram 'Friday Fruit Report' for current picking availability. | No booking needed | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
6 farms
Wandin North · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Wallington · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Bacchus Marsh · Macedon Ranges
In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne
Woori Yallock · Dandenong Ranges
About an hour east of Melbourne
Harcourt · Grampians & Ballarat
Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne
Drysdale · Geelong & the Bellarine
Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
We list 6 pick-your-own peach farms in Victoria, 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.
Peach picking in Victoria 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.