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Pear picking in New South Wales

7 farms offer pear picking across New South Wales, from Bilpin & the Hawkesbury and Orange & Central West. The typical season runs February to April — check each farm's current status and call ahead before you travel.

Ripe nashi pears growing on a tree branch
Representative pear-picking image. Seasons and availability vary by farm and weather. "Pyrus pyrifolia fruit on tree" by PumpkinSky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Pear picking in New South Wales: we list 7 pick-your-own pear farms across the state — including Bilpin Springs Orchard and Borrodell Estate Orchard, around Bilpin & the Hawkesbury, Orange & Central West, Riverina & South Coast and Sydney Basin. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.

The pear 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.

Compare pear farms in New South Wales

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids Drive
Bilpin Springs Orchard Closed for season year-round Minimum $5 per adult No booking needed Yes Around the Sydney basin
Borrodell Estate Orchard Closed for season — — — — Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney
Drive In Orchards Closed for season approx. Nov-Dec (inferred from years of dated pick-your-own posts, e.g. 2 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 25 Dec, 31 Dec 2025; not an explicit published date range) — Booking recommended — Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast
Hillside Harvest Closed for 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 Closed for season Jan-May, plus year-round variation by crop No entrance fee; pay for what you pick No booking needed Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Wallaroo Cherry Farm Closed for season Nov-Jan (approx); Mar-Apr (approx) $5 entry per adult, children under 8 free; nashi pears $3.90/kg No booking needed Yes Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast
4 Winds Farm Unconfirmed · call ahead — Call ahead — — About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Pear farms in New South Wales

7 farms

Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Drive In Orchards

Young · Riverina & South Coast

Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast

Season
approx. Nov-Dec (inferred from years of dated pick-your-own posts, e.g. 2 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 25 Dec, 31 Dec 2025; not an explicit published date range)
Open
Shopfront open 8am-6pm during cherry season (per business's own Facebook page); pick-your-own available during this period; large groups asked to book ahead of the day
Booking
Booking recommended
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DirectionsCall
Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Wallaroo Cherry Farm

Wallaroo · Riverina & South Coast

Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast

Season
Nov-Jan (approx); Mar-Apr (approx)
Price
$5 entry per adult, children under 8 free; nashi pears $3.90/kg
Open
9am-6pm, 7 days a week during season
Booking
No booking needed
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you pick your own pear in New South Wales?

We list 7 pick-your-own pear 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.

When is pear picking season in New South Wales?

Pear 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.