5 farms offer apple picking across South Australia, from Adelaide Hills and Limestone Coast & South East SA. The typical season runs late February to May — check each farm's current status and call ahead before you travel.
Apple picking in South Australia: we list 5 pick-your-own apple farms across the state — including @Lenswood Pick Your Own, Harrisville Orchards and Mahnew Orchard, around Adelaide Hills and Limestone Coast & South East SA. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The apple season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @Lenswood Pick Your Own | Closed for season | Feb-May | Apples $5/kg; entry $8 adult, $5 child (3-12), under 3 free | No booking needed | Yes | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Harrisville Orchards | Closed for season | early Dec-season finish; season varies | — | — | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Mahnew Orchard | Closed for season | Early May, one weekend | $5/kg for apples picked; cash preferred. | No booking needed | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Plummers Pick Your Own | Closed for season | Late Feb-mid May | Entry $6 adult, $3 child (3-12), under 3 free; apples per kg | No booking needed | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| The Apple Farm | Closed for season | Feb-Apr | — | Booking required | — | In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide |
5 farms
Lenswood · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
Lenswood · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
Lenswood · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
Forest Range · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
Ob Flat · Limestone Coast & South East SA
In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide
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We list 5 pick-your-own apple farms in South Australia, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Apple picking in South Australia follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
