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Fruit picking in South West WA

Vineyard rows at Margaret River in South West Western Australia
A view from South West WA. Confirm opening and crop availability with individual farms before travelling. "2016 Margaret River Australia. Watershed vineyard" by Lasthib, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

In September, strawberries are picking in South West WA. We list 13 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.

WA's South West stretches from Donnybrook down through Nannup, Margaret River and Manjimup, roughly two to three hours south of Perth, and it swaps Swan Valley's strawberries for apples, chestnuts and berries suited to its cooler, wetter climate. Sheehan's Farm at Donnybrook picks Pink Lady apples through autumn in the region's historic apple country, while Chestnut Brae near Nannup and Fontanini Fruit and Nut Farm at Manjimup open their chestnut groves from late March into May. Lorien Blueberries at Margaret River runs a summer blueberry season from December to February, and Truffle Hill at Manjimup flips the calendar entirely with winter truffle hunts from June to August. A run of pop-up sunflower fields, including Harvey Farm Barn and Joyful Little Art Space, add a short January flowering window. It's a spread-out region best combined with a broader South West trip, and opening days shift often, so call ahead.

In WA's South West, 2 to 3 hours south of Perth

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Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids
Smashastrawb In season Australian strawberry season (exact months not published); pick-your-own only runs on weekends when fruit/conditions allow Historically (~2022, third-party source) reported as $5 entry + $12 per box; not reconfirmed for the current season — the farm's own price-list page directs visitors to contact them for pricing. — Yes
Lorien Blueberries In season soon mid/late Dec-late Feb $25 per kg or part thereof; cash or bank transfer only, no EFTPOS No booking needed Yes
Chestnut Brae Closed for season late Mar-end May $15 per person (12+) includes first kg picked, additional kg $15 each; children under 12 free Booking required Yes
Fontanini Fruit and Nut Farm Closed for season Apr-May — — Yes
Gathered Organics (Footsteps Organic Farm) Closed for season — — Booking required Yes
Harvey Farm Barn Closed for season late Jan (single-day PYO event, e.g. 31 Jan 2026) and reopening late Apr; zinnia/cosmos mix also offered — — Yes
Joyful Little Art Space Sunflower Field Closed for season summer, select days $10 per person for pick-your-own; cash payment at gate recommended; bring own bucket/snips/boots/hat — Yes
Nannup Lavender Farm Closed for season Dec-Jan (field in full flower; cut-your-own bunch available during this window) Garden entry stated to be by donation; no specific per-bunch fee for cutting lavender was found in any source checked. — —
Sheehan's Farm Closed for season Mar-May (Pink Lady) — — —
The Paddock Crooked Brook Closed for season January (short ~10-day window timed to peak bloom; exact dates vary year to year and are announced closer to the time) A donation per bucket to snip your own stems -- $10, $20 or $30 depending on bucket size. Confirm this season's pricing before you visit. — —
Truffle Hill Closed for season winter (Jun-Aug approx) — Booking required —
Wonky Windmill Farm and Eco Park Closed for season — Fruit picking free with entry; fruit priced per kilo picked — Yes
Uncle Tom's Orchard Unconfirmed · call ahead Apple season, weekend openings (observed mid-May 2026; exact dates vary and are announced per weekend on Facebook) Call ahead — —

Open or in season now in this region

  • Smashastrawb Smith Brook · Strawberries View
  • Lorien Blueberries Forest Grove, Margaret River · Blueberries View

Farms in this region

13 farms

In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Smashastrawb

Smith Brook · South West WA

Season
Australian strawberry season
Price
Historically
Open
Weekends only (Saturday & Sunday), approx. 10:00am–1:30pm, during strawberry season
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In season soon Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Lorien Blueberries

Forest Grove, Margaret River · South West WA

Season
mid/late Dec-late Feb
Price
$25 per kg or part thereof; cash or bank transfer only, no EFTPOS
Open
7 days a week, 7am-7pm during season
Booking
No booking needed
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Chestnut Brae

Carlotta, Nannup · South West WA

Season
late Mar-end May
Price
$15 per person
Open
10am-4pm daily except Tuesdays, during season (late March-end May)
Booking
Booking required
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Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Nannup Lavender Farm

Carlotta · South West WA

Season
Dec-Jan (field in full flower; cut-your-own bunch available during this window)
Price
Garden entry stated to be by donation
Open
Open Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Sheehan's Farm

Donnybrook · South West WA

Season
Mar-May (Pink Lady)
Open
Seasonal, pick-your-own Pink Lady apple event reported returning in 2025/2026
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Truffle Hill

Manjimup · South West WA

Season
winter (Jun-Aug approx)
Open
Guided truffle hunts during winter truffle season, by booking
Booking
Booking required
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Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Uncle Tom's Orchard

Donnybrook · South West WA

Season
Apple season, weekend openings
Open
Opens to the public on select weekends during apple season

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Farm experiences in this region

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Farm experiences compared by type, access, current status and location.
Farm Experience Access Status Where
Australian Truffle Traders Farm tours Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Billa Billa Farm Cottages Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Country Life Farm Meet the animals Contact the farm Currently offered South West WA, WA
Diamond Forest Farm Stay Meet the animals, Stay on the farm & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Discovery Parks – Margaret River (Taunton Farm) Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Ferguson Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Four Elements Farm Stay Meet the animals, Tractor & wagon rides & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Harvey Hills Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Kerriley Park Forest & Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Lucieville Farm Chalets Meet the animals, Tractor & wagon rides, Stay on the farm & Hands-on workshops Contact the farm Currently offered South West WA, WA
Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Pump Hill Farm Cottages Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
RAC Karri Valley Resort Animal Farm Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Contact the farm Currently offered South West WA, WA
Scoops Farm Meet the animals & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA
Sunflowers Animal Farm Meet the animals Booking required Currently offered South West WA, WA

Farms in South West WA

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28 farms

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Last verified 3 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick apples near the South West?

Sheehan's Farm at Donnybrook picks Pink Lady apples through autumn, and Uncle Tom's Orchard, also at Donnybrook, opens on select weekends through apple season for Pink Lady at about $2.50/kg and Granny Smith at about $3/kg — bring your own bags and cash. Donnybrook is WA's historic apple district, so autumn is the busiest picking stretch here.

Where can I pick blueberries near the South West?

Lorien Blueberries at Forest Grove, near Margaret River, runs a pick-your-own blueberry season from around mid-December through to late February. It's a cash or bank-transfer operation priced per kilogram, so bring a container and check current opening days before you drive down.

When is the best time to visit the South West for picking?

It depends what you're after: blueberries at Lorien peak in summer, apples and chestnuts run through autumn (roughly March to May) at places like Sheehan's Farm and Chestnut Brae, sunflowers pop up for a few weeks in January, and Truffle Hill flips the calendar with winter truffle hunts June to August.

How much does pick-your-own cost in the South West?

Pricing varies widely by crop. Chestnut Brae charges around $15 per person including the first kilogram picked, Lorien Blueberries is about $25/kg, and Joyful Little Art Space's sunflower field is around $10 per person. Some orchards charge only for fruit picked with free entry. Always confirm before visiting.

Do South West farms need bookings?

It varies by farm and season. Chestnut Brae and similar seasonal operations often benefit from a call ahead, especially on weekends, while smaller orchards like Sheehan's Farm tend to be more casual walk-in affairs. Given the spread-out region, ringing ahead avoids a long drive for nothing.