Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Bilpin Springs Orchard
Bilpin · Sydney Basin
- Season
- year-round
- Price
- Minimum $5 per adult
- Open
- 7am-1pm weekends
- Booking
- No booking needed
Apple picking in Australia
Apple picking is an autumn tradition across most of Australia, running roughly January to July depending on climate zone and variety. Early varieties like Granny Smith and Gala start ripening from January in warmer growing districts such as Perth Hills and parts of the Sydney basin. The main season across the Hawkesbury, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and Tasmania runs February to May, peaking March-April as later varieties like Pink Lady, Fuji and Sundowner come on. In cooler pockets such as Gippsland and Perth Hills, picking can stretch into June or July. Most orchards let you fill a bag or bucket and pay by weight, sometimes with a small entry fee added on top. Typical pricing sits around $4 to $5 a kilogram, plus an entry fee of roughly $5 for adults and $2 for children at some orchards, though a number of farms don't publish exact rates online and prefer you ask on the day.
Apple season by state
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| Australian Capital Territory | Available | Available | Peak | Peak | Available |
Best places to pick apple in Australia
New South Wales
Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Hillside Harvest
Borenore · Orange & Central West
- Season
- mid-Nov onward; later season
- Open
- Seasonal; call ahead to confirm availability. Not required for small groups; required for groups of 20+
- Booking
- Booking recommended
Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Pine Crest Orchard
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
- Season
- Jan-May, plus year-round variation by crop
- Price
- No entrance fee; pay for what you pick
- Open
- 9am-4pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
- Booking
- No booking needed
Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
TNT Produce
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
- Season
- Jan-Jun (approx late Oct/Nov opening, apples through June)
- Price
- Online entry fee booking required; remainder (picked produce) paid on-site
- Open
- Saturday-Sunday and public holidays, 10am-4pm, roughly Jan-June
- Booking
- Booking required
Victoria
Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Lomas Orchards
Wallington · Geelong & the Bellarine
- Season
- Nov-May
- Price
- Pick your own strawberries priced by weight (pay per kilogram picked). Cash only - no EFTPOS on site, nearest ATMs in Ocean Grove/Leopold.
- Open
- Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun-Tue; hours vary between winter/summer
Open now
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Rayner's Orchard
Woori Yallock · Dandenong Ranges
- Season
- Dec-Mar; Mar-May
- Price
- Guided tractor tour with tasting and u-pick; pricing not published (booking required via FareHarbor)
- Open
- Open 7 days (except Christmas Day); 9am-4pm Mar-Nov, 9am-5pm Dec-Feb; guided tours every 30 min, first at 9am, last at 3pm
- Booking
- Booking required
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Atlanta Orchards (Ten Sixty One Cider)
Moorooduc · Mornington Peninsula
- Season
- autumn (varieties incl. Fuji, Pink Lady, Kanzi, Gala, Early Gold, timing varies by variety)
- Price
- Apples from $4 per kilo; pre-packed bags also available
- Open
- Seasonal, weather/fruit dependent; historically Wed & Fri 12-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm during apple season — check Facebook before visiting
- Booking
- No booking needed
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Sanders Apples
Three Bridges · Dandenong Ranges
- Season
- mid Feb-early May, selected dates
- Price
- Ticketed entry (dates and prices released mid-to-late January each year); gift vouchers available
- Open
- Selected dates mid-February to early May; join mailing list for ticket release
- Booking
- Booking required
Queensland
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Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm)
Applethorpe · Granite Belt
- Season
- Oct-May; May-Jun
- Price
- Strawberries: pay by tray, free entry. Apples: approx. $5 per car entry (per one source)
- Open
- Pre-booked/RSVP PYO weekend events, roughly monthly during strawberry season (Oct-May); apple PYO weekends in May-June, 9-11am
- Booking
- Booking required
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Nicoletti Orchards
Pozieres · Granite Belt
- Season
- Feb-Jun; Dec
- Price
- Pay per kilo for apples picked to take home; stone fruit is pay for what you pick. Cash and EFTPOS available onsite.
- Open
- Scheduled PYO/guided tour days announced via Eventbrite and Facebook/Instagram; stone fruit picking days e.g. mid-December weekends 9am-1pm; apple season runs Feb-Jun
- Booking
- Booking required
South Australia
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
@Lenswood Pick Your Own
Lenswood · Adelaide Hills
- Season
- late Feb-May
- Price
- Priced per kg picked; specific price not published on homepage
- Open
- Seasonal, closed outside Feb-May apple season; school excursions/OSHC bookable year-round by email
- Booking
- No booking needed
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Harrisville Orchards
Lenswood · Adelaide Hills
- Season
- early Dec-season finish; season varies
- Open
- Seasonal, contact ahead to confirm picking availability
Unconfirmed · call ahead
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Plummers Pick Your Own
Forest Range · Adelaide Hills
- Season
- apple season, exact months not published
- Open
- Seasonal during apple season
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Western Australia
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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
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
Open now
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
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
Tasmania
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Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Lees Orchard
Dilston · Tamar Valley & Launceston
- Season
- Dec-Jan; Mar-Dec
- Open
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3:30pm, closed Sundays
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
Closed for season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Sorell Fruit Farm
Sorell · Hobart & the Huon Valley
- Season
- Nov-May; Dec-Jan
- Price
- Pick-your-own priced per kg on site; on-site restaurant, gift shop and liqueur/fruit-wine sales; free self-guided farm tour. Exact per-kg prices not published online.
- Open
- Open every day October to May, except Christmas Day and Good Friday
- Booking
- No booking needed
Australian Capital Territory
Unconfirmed · call ahead
Not recently verified
Pialligo Apples
Pialligo · Canberra Region
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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.
Apple picking near your city
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How to pick ripe apple
A ripe apple should come away from the branch with a gentle upward twist rather than a hard pull — if it resists, it's not ready. Colour alone isn't a reliable guide since varieties differ; a firm apple with no green shoulders (on red varieties) is a better sign. Handle picked apples gently to avoid bruising, and store them in the crisper drawer of the fridge, where most varieties keep well for several weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
When is apple season in Australia?
Apple picking generally runs from January through to May or June, depending on region and variety. Early varieties like Granny Smith start in January in warmer growing areas, while the bulk of orchards peak February to April as Pink Lady, Fuji and other later varieties ripen. Some cooler districts, including parts of Perth Hills and Gippsland, keep picking into June or July.
How much does apple picking cost?
Most orchards charge by weight, typically around $4 to $5 per kilogram, sometimes with a small entry fee of about $5 for adults and $2 for children added on. A few festival-style orchards charge a flat entry price instead. Not every farm lists pricing online, so it's worth a quick call before you visit if budget matters.
Can you pick apples near Sydney?
Yes. The Hawkesbury district around Bilpin is Sydney's classic apple-picking area, about 60 to 90 minutes from the CBD, with a season typically running January to May. The Illawarra and Southern Highlands, roughly 90 minutes south, also have pick-your-own apple orchards over a similar window. Check ahead, as exact dates shift with the season.
Can you pick apples near Melbourne?
Yes. The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, about an hour from the Melbourne CBD, run apple picking from roughly February to May. Gippsland orchards extend into June, and there are also pick-your-own apple farms around Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula. Always confirm the current picking window with the orchard before driving out.
What apple varieties can you pick yourself in Australia?
Pick-your-own orchards commonly grow Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Sundowner, with some larger orchards offering eight or more varieties that ripen in sequence across the season. Exactly which varieties are ready changes week to week, so ask the orchard what's currently being picked when you call to check opening times.