In November, plum picking is in season in New South Wales. We list 11 farms, across Bilpin & the Hawkesbury and Hilltops — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Plum picking in New South Wales: we list 11 pick-your-own plum farms across the state — including Ballinaclash Orchard & Cellar Door, around Bilpin & the Hawkesbury, Hilltops and Sydney Basin. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The plum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinaclash Orchard & Cellar Door | In season | Nov-Dec | Entry fee set annually - check the current rate with the farm; children under 6 free. | Booking recommended | Yes | Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra |
| Canoelands Orchard | In season | Oct-mid Jan | Entry $8 adult, $5 child, family $25; stone fruit $6/kg, berries $20/kg | Booking required | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Drive In Orchards | In season | Nov-Dec | — | Booking recommended | — | Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra |
| Glenbernie Orchard (Home of Darkes Cider) | In season | Nov-Jan; Jan-Apr | — | Booking required | Yes | In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney |
| Hill-Lock Orchard | In season | Nov-Dec (peak December); Feb | Pay by the kilo for what you pick, with no entry fee. Persimmons have been listed around $8/kg. Check current prices with the orchard. | — | — | Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra |
| Hillside Harvest | In season | Nov-Dec; Dec-Jan | Entry fee plus fruit by the kg or punnet | No booking needed | Yes | Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney |
| Lynton Orchards | In season | late Nov-Dec | — | No booking needed | Yes | Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra |
| Pine Crest Orchard | In season | Jan only; Nov only | Entry $5/adult, $2/child; pay for what you pick on top of entry. | No booking needed | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| TNT Produce | In season | Jan-Jun (approx late Oct/Nov opening, apples through June) | Online entry fee booking required; remainder (picked produce) paid on-site | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| 4 Winds Farm | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | — | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| Bilpin Springs Orchard | Unconfirmed · call ahead | late Jan-early Jun | Call ahead | — | — | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
11 farms
Young · Hilltops
Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra
Canoelands · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Young · Hilltops
Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra
Darkes Forest · Illawarra & Southern Highlands
In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney
Wombat · Hilltops
Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra
Borenore · Orange & Central West
Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney
Young · Hilltops
Around Young, Wombat and Kingsvale in the NSW Hilltops region, about 90 minutes north-west of Canberra
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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We list 11 pick-your-own plum 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.
Plum 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.
