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Watkins Family Farm

Pick your own citrus in Laughtondale, NSW · plus farm experiences

In season soon Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 9 Nov 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Sydney Basin
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Is Watkins Family Farm open right now?

Out of season

November falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in May (Citrus).

Last verified 9 Nov 2026

Farm animal feeding (lambs/sheep) also available. Picnic area, BYO food.

What you can pick and when

Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Typical picking months at this farm
Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Citrus Available Peak Peak Peak Available Peak Peak Peak Available Available

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, Watkins Family Farm offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Meet the animals

Currently offered

Visitors can pat and feed lambs/sheep and feed chickens during public farm weekends.

Access
Seasonal — Runs on limited seasonal dates -- check what's on.
Booking
No separate animal booking stated.
Price
No separate fee; animal food is available for purchase and sheep may also be fed mandarins as directed.
When
During seasonal weekend farm opening, currently shown as 10am-4pm with last bucket sales at 3:30pm.

Confirmed from the farm's own website on 19 Jul 2026. Availability, times and prices can change, so check with the farm before you travel. Source: Official farm website.

Getting there

1006 Singleton Rd, Laughtondale, NSW 2775. Around the Sydney basin.

Where Watkins Family Farm is

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Before you go

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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Last verified 9 Nov 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: ellaslist.com.au, Official farm website, ellaslist.com.au, discoverthehawkesbury.com.au, sydney.com. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Watkins Family Farm?

For Watkins Family Farm at Laughtondale, the details we hold say: no booking needed. Farms often tighten booking rules once a crop peaks, so confirm by checking the farm's website rather than relying on this alone.

How much does picking cost at Watkins Family Farm?

Here is what Watkins Family Farm has told us about cost: Minimum $12.50 per bucket; $2 per bag animal feed. Prices here change with supply, and not every farm updates them publicly, so confirm before you travel.

What can you pick at Watkins Family Farm, and when?

At Watkins Family Farm, the crop is Mandarins, Lemons, Cumquats, Limes and Grapefruit and the season normally falls around May-Sep. Growers will tell you the real dates move most years, so check before you build a day around it.

Is Watkins Family Farm good to visit with young kids?

Watkins Family Farm at Laughtondale is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. Row surfaces and picking heights differ a lot farm to farm, so ask what's workable for your kids before you commit to the trip.