Apple picking near Perth means one main destination: the Perth Hills, around Pickering Brook and Bickley Valley, about 45 minutes from the city. It's a proper long-season crop here, with early varieties like Granny Smith ready from January and the picking window stretching all the way to July, peaking through autumn. That long window is handy if you're working around school terms or unpredictable weather. Entry is usually a modest fee of around five dollars for adults, with apples then priced per kilo, often close to a couple of dollars for premium varieties like Pink Lady. The Fruit Corner in Pickering Brook is a well-established option for families, with produce sold by weight after a small gate entry. Some orchards also run cider tastings and tractor rides alongside picking, so it's worth checking what's on when you call to confirm opening days.
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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, particularly around Pickering Brook and Walliston, is the main pick-your-own apple district, about 45 minutes east of the city. Several orchards in this small area grow multiple varieties, and some pair picking with cider tastings or orchard tours, so it's easy to combine a few stops in one trip.
The Perth Hills orchards are typically 40 to 50 minutes' drive from the Perth CBD, making it a relaxed half-day or full-day outing depending on how many stops you make. The winding hills roads mean it's worth allowing a little extra time compared to the straight-line distance.
Perth Hills orchards have one of the longest apple windows in the country, with early Granny Smith varieties ready from January and picking continuing through to around July, peaking in the March to May autumn stretch. Always call the orchard first, since exact ripening shifts with the season.
Most Perth Hills orchards charge a small entry fee, often around five dollars for adults and two dollars for children, with apples then sold by weight, commonly around one to two dollars per kilo depending on variety. Some farms combine entry with cider tastings or events, which can cost more.