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Fruit picking in the Sydney Basin

The Sydney Basin covers the ring of rural pockets around the city, from the Hawkesbury River farms out to Thirlmere and Camden, most within about 45 minutes to an hour and a half of the Sydney CBD. Citrus is the strongest theme here, with mandarins, oranges, lemons and limes picked through winter along the river at Laughtondale and Sackville. Berrylicious Strawberries at Thirlmere runs a greenhouse operation that picks close to year-round, peaking September to June, while Cedar Creek Orchard covers apples, stone fruit and persimmons across summer and autumn. Canoelands Orchard adds blood plums in spring. Because so many of these farms sit on working properties with limited parking and picking blocks, most ask you to book a session rather than just turn up, so check ahead before the drive.

Around the Sydney basin

Open or in season now in this region

  • Anderson Farm Sackville · Citrus View
  • Berrylicious Strawberries Thirlmere · Strawberries View
  • Bilpin Springs Orchard Bilpin · Apples View
  • Ford's Farm Laughtondale · Citrus View
  • Watkins Family Farm Laughtondale · Citrus View

Farms in this region

8 farms

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Anderson Farm

Sackville · Sydney Basin

Season
Jun-Jul (2026 season opens 6 Jun)
Price
$5 entry for adults/10+
Open
10am-4pm weekends
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Ford's Farm

Laughtondale · Sydney Basin

Season
May-Jul (2026 season opens 9 Jun)
Price
$5 per car entry; $5/kg mandarins, limes, lemons, oranges; $12/kg cumquats
Open
Seasonal weekends, bookings essential for car spots
Booking
Booking required
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Watkins Family Farm

Laughtondale · Sydney Basin

Season
May-Sep
Price
Minimum $12.50 per bucket; $2 per bag animal feed
Open
Weekends, gate opens 10am, last bucket sales 3:30pm, until sold out
Booking
No booking needed
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Farms in Sydney Basin

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8 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 the Sydney Basin?

Berrylicious Strawberries in Thirlmere runs pick-your-own strawberries close to year-round in its greenhouses, with peak picking from September to June. It offers an eat-as-you-pick entry option as well as pay-by-weight for produce to take home. Booking is required, so reserve a session before you drive out.

When can I pick citrus in the Sydney Basin?

Citrus farms along the Hawkesbury River, including Ford's Farm, Watkins Family Farm and Anderson Farm, typically pick mandarins, oranges, lemons and limes from May through to September, peaking June and July. Exact opening dates shift year to year with the harvest, so confirm before visiting.

What is the best time to visit the Sydney Basin for fruit picking?

There's something on for most of the year: citrus through winter, apples and stone fruit from spring into autumn at Cedar Creek and Canoelands, and strawberries almost year-round at Thirlmere. For the widest choice in one trip, spring and early summer overlap several crops at once.

How much does fruit picking cost in the Sydney Basin?

Entry and picking fees vary by farm. Ford's Farm charges a $5 car entry plus $5/kg for most citrus, Canoelands Orchard charges an $8 adult/$5 child entry plus $6/kg, and Berrylicious Strawberries charges $22 adult for eat-as-you-pick entry. All prices are as reported by the farms and can change, so confirm when booking.