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Apple picking near Sydney

Bilpin, tucked along the Bells Line of Road about 90 minutes north-west of the Sydney CBD, is the classic apple-picking day trip for Sydney families, with a dense cluster of orchards you can visit in one run. The season stretches from January through to May, and with several varieties on the go you can often find something ripe across most of that window. Further options exist towards the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, and out at Thirlmere, if Bilpin's roads are busy on a weekend. Pricing is mostly pay-for-what-you-pick by weight, often from around $4.50 a kilo, with entry usually free or a small flat fee. Bilpin Fruit Bowl is one of the longest-running stops in the district and a reliable choice if you're new to the area. Some orchards now take online bookings for busy weekends, so check before you drive up.

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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

TNT Produce

Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

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
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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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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Shields Orchard

Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Season
Feb-May
Price
Free entry; pay per kg for fruit picked
Open
Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-3pm (by appointment/booking), Feb-May
Booking
Booking required
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick apples near Sydney?

Bilpin, along the Bells Line of Road in the Hawkesbury, is Sydney's main apple-picking district, with several long-running orchards clustered within a small stretch of road. There are further options in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around Darkes Forest and Thirlmere, if you'd rather avoid Bilpin's weekend traffic.

How far is apple picking from Sydney?

Bilpin is about a 90-minute drive north-west of the Sydney CBD via the Bells Line of Road, making it a comfortable day trip. The Southern Highlands and Illawarra orchards sit roughly the same distance south-west, so either direction works depending on where you're starting from.

When can you pick apples near Sydney?

Bilpin's apple season typically runs from January through to May, peaking February to April as different varieties ripen in sequence. Southern Highlands and Illawarra orchards run a similar January to April window. Seasons shift with the weather, so it's worth calling ahead to check what's currently ready.

How much does apple picking cost near Sydney?

Most Bilpin orchards charge no entry fee and instead sell apples by weight, often from around $4.50 a kilo, though prices vary by orchard and variety. A few farms with online booking systems charge a small entry fee upfront, with the rest paid for picked fruit on-site.