Thornbrook Orchard
Nashdale · Orange & Central West
- Season
- Nov-Dec
- Price
- Sweet cherries $8-12/kg, sour $10-12/kg, other fruit $5/kg; no entry fee
- Open
- Daily 9am-4pm through December
- Booking
- Booking recommended
Pick your own cherries in Lidster, NSW
Out of season
September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in November (Cherries).
Last verified 7 Sep 2026
Part of Stockman's Ridge Wines. 8 cherry varieties. Picnics/BBQ facilities and gazebo hire on site; wine tastings available. 2025/26 season had finished as of source date.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | Available | Available | Peak |
21 Boree Lane, Lidster NSW (near Orange). Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney.
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Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children.
Check before you drive
Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.
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Booking recommended at Stockman's Ridge Orchard according to the details we hold. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth checking the farm's website before you set out.
Here is what Stockman's Ridge Orchard has told us about cost: $5/person entry (under 3 free), eat as much as you like in orchard; $10/kg to take home. Entry and per-kilo rates shift through the season and aren't always listed online, so it's worth confirming the current cost when you call ahead.
Cherries is what Stockman's Ridge Orchard is listed for, with a usual window of Nov-Dec. Fruit doesn't read a calendar — a cold snap or an early warm spell moves this, so confirm what's ripe close to the day.
Yes — Stockman's Ridge Orchard at Lidster is recorded as suitable for children. Some crops are picked at adult height and some paddocks are rough underfoot — worth asking which rows suit small children on the day you're going.
Leashed dogs are welcome at Stockman's Ridge Orchard at Lidster based on what the farm has told us. Rules around pets in picking areas often differ from the rest of a property, so confirm the current policy before you set out.