Find plum picking near Perth at 4 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs December to March — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
Plum picking near Perth means the Perth Hills orchard belt around Pickering Brook, Walliston and Carmel, roughly 45 minutes to an hour east of the city. The plum season generally runs from December through to March, peaking around January and February, making it a solid summer-into-autumn option once the cherries further up the hills have finished. Core Cider House at Pickering Brook is a good pick, combining its plum and apple picking with cider tastings and a tractor tour, priced as a package rather than a straight per-kilo charge. Nearby, The Fruit Corner keeps things simpler, charging a small entry fee with produce weighed and priced per kilo at the gate. Either way, book ahead for weekends, since the hills roads get busy with day-trippers in season.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Cider House | Closed for season | Jan-May; seasonal, varies by year | Fruit picking events advertised via website and social media; combined with cider tastings, orchard tours, tractor rides, and Orchard Bistro dining | Booking recommended | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| S&R Orchard | Closed for season | Sep; Dec-Mar | Entry required for festival events; produce priced per kilo | Booking recommended | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| The Fruit Corner | Closed for season | Nov-Dec; Feb-Mar | — | No booking needed | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| Tony's Summer Fruits | Closed for season | Dec-Apr | — | — | — | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
4 farms
Pickering Brook · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Walliston · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Pickering Brook · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Carmel · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
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The Perth Hills, around Pickering Brook, Walliston and Carmel, are the go-to area, roughly 45 minutes to an hour east of the city. Farms including Core Cider House, The Fruit Corner, S&R Orchard and Tony's Summer Fruits all grow plums as part of their wider stone fruit ranges through summer and into early autumn.
Perth Hills orchards sit roughly 45 minutes to an hour east of the Perth CBD, an easy half-day round trip. The Kalamunda-to-Pickering Brook stretch winds through the hills, so allow a bit more time than the map distance suggests, particularly if you're planning to visit more than one farm.
Perth Hills plums typically run from December through to March, with January and February the peak weeks. That stretches later into the season than the district's cherries, so it's a good option if you missed the earlier stone fruit rush. Confirm with the farm before visiting, since a hot spell can finish the crop early.
Core Cider House, which bundles plum picking with cider tastings and orchard tours, is best booked ahead through its website or social media, especially on weekends. Simpler pay-by-weight farms like The Fruit Corner tend to be walk-up, though calling first to check the day's picking availability is still worthwhile.
