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Plum picking near Sydney

Plum picking near Sydney has two main options: Bilpin in the Hawkesbury foothills, about 90 minutes north-west of the city, and Canoelands, a little closer in towards the Hills District. The season starts early here, generally from October through to January, with the Bilpin district's blood plums often the first stone fruit ready each year, well ahead of peaches. Canoelands Orchard is a clear-pricing option, charging $8 for adult entry and $6 a kilo for what you pick, with a family ticket available too. In Bilpin, growers including Pine Crest Orchard and Bilpin Springs Orchard fold plums into their broader stone fruit picking, usually charging a small per-person entry fee. Either drive suits a half-day trip rather than an overnight stay.

Plum farms near Sydney

6 farms

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Canoelands Orchard

Canoelands · Sydney Basin

Around the Sydney basin

Season
Oct-mid Jan
Price
$8 adult, $5 child (3-15), family $25, under 3s free; PYO $6/kg
Open
9am-5pm daily
Booking
Booking required
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Glenbernie Orchard (Home of Darkes Cider)

Darkes Forest · Illawarra & Southern Highlands

In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney

Season
mid-Nov onwards; late Jan-Apr/May
Open
Seasonal pick-your-own from mid-November to late April/May; also offers cider/mead tastings, Orchard Explorer tractor train tours, farm shop and lunch service year-round
Booking
Booking required
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick plums near Sydney?

Canoelands Orchard, in the Hills District north-west of Sydney, and the Bilpin orchards in the Hawkesbury foothills, including Pine Crest Orchard and Bilpin Springs Orchard, are the main options. Both areas grow plums as part of a wider stone fruit season and sit within about 90 minutes of the CBD.

How far is plum picking from Sydney?

Canoelands is a shorter drive, around an hour from central Sydney via the Hills District, while Bilpin is closer to 90 minutes north-west along the Bells Line of Road. Both make an easy half-day trip, so it's worth checking which farm has ripe fruit before choosing a direction.

When can you pick plums near Sydney?

Plums are typically the earliest stone fruit ready in the Sydney area, with picking starting as early as October and running through to January at farms like Canoelands Orchard. Bilpin orchards follow a similar window. As ever, ring the farm close to your visit, since an early or late season can shift these dates.

Do you need to book plum picking near Sydney?

Generally no. Canoelands Orchard and the Bilpin growers are walk-up, pay-for-what-you-pick farms rather than ticketed experiences, so booking isn't usually required. It's still sensible to call ahead, particularly early in the plum season, to confirm the orchard is open and has fruit ready that day.