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Pear picking in Australia

Pears are an autumn crop across most of Australia, typically ready a little ahead of or alongside apples at the same orchards. South Australia's Adelaide Hills has the earliest picking, with organic pears at Paracombe usually ready from late February into March. The bulk of the country follows close behind: NSW's Hawkesbury-Bilpin district, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Queensland's Granite Belt and Perth Hills in WA all run roughly February to April, peaking March. The ACT's Pialligo orchards and Tasmania's multi-fruit farms pick a touch later, into April and May. Because pears are usually grown as a side crop alongside apples, seasons and picking days can be shorter and less heavily promoted, so it pays to ring ahead and ask what's actually ready. Pricing is typically pay-by-weight, roughly $4 to $7 a kilogram, with some orchards charging a small entry or bucket-hire fee of around $5 to $7 on top.

Pear season by state

Swipe to see all months. Peak and available windows are typical only and shift with the weather.

Typical pear picking months by state
State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New South Wales Available Peak Available
Victoria Available Peak Available
Queensland Available Peak Available
South Australia Peak Available
Western Australia Available Peak Available
Tasmania Peak Peak Available
Australian Capital Territory Available Peak Available

Best places to pick pear in Australia

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Paracombe Premium Perry

Paracombe · Adelaide Hills

Season
late Feb-Mar
Price
$4/kg for pears picked
Open
Seasonal, annual 'pear hunt', dates announced yearly on website/socials
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Western Australia

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Core Cider House

Pickering Brook · Perth Hills

Season
Jan-May; seasonal, varies by year
Price
Fruit picking events advertised via website and social media; combined with cider tastings, orchard tours, tractor rides, and Orchard Bistro dining
Open
Friday-Sunday during main season, 10am-4:30pm typical; fruit-picking events run mainly Jan-May and are announced ad hoc
Booking
Booking recommended
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

S&R Orchard

Walliston · Perth Hills

Season
Sep; Dec-Mar
Price
Entry required for festival events; produce priced per kilo
Open
Ticketed/seasonal festival days: Blossom Festival in September, Summer Fruit Picking Festival December-March
Booking
Booking recommended
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

The Fruit Corner

Pickering Brook · Perth Hills

Season
Nov-Dec; Feb-Mar
Price
Entry fee approx $5 adults, $2 children; produce priced per kilo (Granny Smith apples ~$1/kg, Pink Lady ~$2/kg per one source)
Open
Open most weekends, roughly November to July depending on season; closed over winter (reopens late Nov/early Dec); check Facebook for exact dates
Booking
No booking needed
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Tasmania

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Iron Creek Bay Estate

Sorell (Tasman Peninsula gateway) · Hobart & the Huon Valley

Season
varies by crop, roughly Dec-Apr
Price
Complimentary for overnight guests; $20 per container for day visitors.
Open
Fruit picking part of a broader farm-stay/estate experience with 5km of signposted orchard paths; check harvest calendar for current availability.
Booking
Booking recommended
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Australian Capital Territory

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Tanbella Orchard

Pialligo · Canberra Region

Season
Feb-May
Open
Friday-Monday, 10am-4pm during apple season (roughly Feb-May), per historical operation; unconfirmed after 2026 sale

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Pear picking near Perth

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How to pick ripe pear

Unlike most fruit, pears are best picked slightly under-ripe and firm, then left to ripen off the tree at room temperature over several days to a week. A pear is ready to pick when it separates from the branch with a gentle lift and twist, rather than needing to be pulled or cut. Once picked, store them in the fridge to slow ripening, or on the bench if you want them ready to eat within a few days.

Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

When is pear season in Australia?

Pear picking generally runs from late February through to May, depending on region. Adelaide Hills orchards such as Paracombe start earliest, from late February into March. Most of the Hawkesbury-Bilpin district, Yarra Valley, Granite Belt and Perth Hills pick February to April, peaking in March, while the ACT and Tasmania often run into April and May as pears ripen alongside apples.

How much does pear picking cost?

Pears are usually priced by weight, commonly $4 to $7 a kilogram. Paracombe Premium Perry in the Adelaide Hills charges $4 a kilogram for pears picked, while Tanbella Orchard near Canberra charges around $7 a kilogram plus a bucket rental fee of about $7. A handful of orchards don't publish exact rates online, so it's worth asking when you call to check availability.

Can you pick pears near Sydney?

Yes. The Bilpin district in the Hawkesbury, about 60 to 90 minutes from the Sydney CBD, has several multi-fruit orchards including Pine Crest Orchard, Bilpin Springs Orchard and 4 Winds Farm that grow pears alongside apples over a similar February-to-April window. Pears are usually a smaller side crop at these farms, so call ahead to confirm they're currently picking.

Can you pick pears near Melbourne?

Yes. The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, roughly an hour from the Melbourne CBD, have orchards growing pears alongside apples from February into April, with Rayner's Orchard at Woori Yallock among the growers. As with other autumn fruit, pear picking days can be limited, so a quick call before you drive out is worthwhile.

Is pear picking usually combined with apple picking?

Often, yes. Most Australian pick-your-own orchards grow pears as a smaller companion crop to apples, on the same property and over a similar autumn window. That means many farms don't run pears as a standalone attraction, and picking days can be shorter or less publicised, so ring the orchard directly to check whether pears are ready alongside the apples.