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Fruit picking in Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

Bilpin sits along Bells Line of Road about an hour's drive from the Sydney CBD, and it's the district most Sydneysiders picture when they think of apple picking. Orchards here have been growing apples and stone fruit on the mountain-fringe soil for generations, and you'll also find chestnuts, walnuts, persimmons and berries scattered through the wider Hawkesbury. Bilpin Fruit Bowl combines fruit with a large pick-your-own vegetable patch, while Pine Crest Orchard runs a long season across apples, stone fruit, pears, raspberries, walnuts and chestnuts. The season rhythm runs roughly November to June: stone fruit and early apples through summer, main apple varieties from February to May, and chestnuts and walnuts a short window in March and April. Citrus growers further down along the river near Sackville pick through winter instead. Always call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Open or in season now in this region

  • Anderson Farm Sackville North · Citrus View
  • Blueberry Hills on Comleroy Kurrajong · Blueberries View
  • Glenbernie Family Farms Kurmond · Sunflowers View
  • Pine Crest Orchard Bilpin · Apples View
  • TNT Produce Bilpin · Strawberries View

Farms in this region

12 farms

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

TNT Produce

Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

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

Nutwood Farm

Mount Irvine · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

Season
Mar-Apr
Price
Nuts $11/kg; free entry
Open
5-6 weekends per year, March-April
Booking
No booking needed
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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Shields Orchard

Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

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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Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Tomah Farm

Mount Tomah · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

Season
Mar-Apr
Price
Pick-your-own walnuts $10/kg (blemished shells), dried bagged walnuts $16/kg, pick-your-own chestnuts $8/kg
Open
Seasonal weekends, autumn (typically through mid-April)
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Farms in Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

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12 farms

Nearby regions

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Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick strawberries near Bilpin?

TNT Produce in Bilpin grows pick-your-own strawberries alongside apples and persimmons, with its season typically running from around November through to June. It's the main dedicated strawberry option in the district, so it's worth calling ahead to check picking is open before you drive up.

When is apple season in Bilpin?

Bilpin's apple orchards typically pick from January or February through to May, with the main varieties peaking February to April. Shields Orchard and Bilpin Botanic Orchard both run into May or June for later varieties. Exact dates shift with the season, so a quick call before visiting saves a wasted trip.

What is the best time to visit Bilpin and the Hawkesbury for fruit picking?

Late summer to autumn (February to April) is the sweet spot, when apples, stone fruit, pears and persimmons typically overlap. Chestnuts and walnuts follow in March and April at Nutwood Farm. Spring and early summer suit berries and early stone fruit instead, so match your visit to the crop you want.

How much does fruit picking cost in Bilpin?

Most orchards charge no entry and you simply pay for what you pick by the kilogram, though a few, like TNT Produce, use an online booking fee for entry. Nut picking at Nutwood Farm and Tomah Farm runs around $8-11/kg. Prices vary by farm and season, so confirm current rates when you call to book.

Do Bilpin orchards require bookings?

It varies by farm. Shields Orchard requires booking, Bilpin Botanic Orchard recommends it, and TNT Produce takes online bookings for entry, while Pine Crest Orchard doesn't require one. Given how popular Bilpin gets on autumn weekends, calling or booking ahead is always the safer option.