Find pear picking near Perth at 4 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs March to May — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
Pear picking near Perth is a Perth Hills affair, centred on the orchard belt around Pickering Brook, Walliston and Carmel, about 45 minutes to an hour east of the city. The pear harvest typically runs from March to May, peaking in April, so it's an autumn outing rather than a summer one, and a nice cooler-weather alternative once the stone fruit season winds down. The Fruit Corner in Pickering Brook is a straightforward option, charging a small entry fee of around $5 for adults with produce then priced per kilo at the gate. A short drive away, Core Cider House combines its pear and apple picking with cider tastings and a tractor ride, which suits families wanting to make more of a day of it. Both sit close enough together to visit in the same trip.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Cider House | Closed for season | Jan-May; seasonal, varies by year | — | Booking recommended | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| S&R Orchard | Closed for season | Sep; Dec-Mar | Entry required for festival events; produce priced per kilo | Booking recommended | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| The Fruit Corner | Closed for season | Nov-Dec; Feb-Mar | Entry approx $5 adult, $2 child; picked produce priced per kg | No booking needed | Yes | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
| Tony's Summer Fruits | Closed for season | Dec-Apr | — | — | — | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
4 farms
Pickering Brook · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Walliston · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Pickering Brook · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
Carmel · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
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The Perth Hills orchard belt around Pickering Brook, Walliston and Carmel is the main destination, with farms including The Fruit Corner, Core Cider House, S&R Orchard and Tony's Summer Fruits all growing pears among their wider fruit ranges. It's about 45 minutes to an hour from central Perth.
The Perth Hills orchards sit roughly 45 minutes to an hour east of the Perth CBD, making it an easy half-day trip. The narrow, winding roads through the hills mean it can feel further than the distance suggests, so allow a little extra time, especially on a busy autumn weekend.
Perth Hills pears typically ripen from March to May, with April the usual peak. That's later than the region's stone fruit, which finishes over summer, so pear picking is really an autumn activity here. As always, ring ahead, since a hot or wet season can shift the ripening window by a few weeks.
Simple pay-by-weight visits, like those at The Fruit Corner, generally don't need a booking, though checking opening days is wise. Core Cider House, which pairs picking with cider tastings, orchard tours and tractor rides, is better booked ahead through its website, particularly on weekends.
Harvest work does come up at Perth Hills orchards around the stone-fruit and pear season (roughly November through May), though most local farms are family-run operations that hire on a small scale. For a broader picture of how farm work operates in Australia — including where to look, what to expect on pay and conditions, and which regions have the most openings — see the farm work in Australia explainer. You can also contact farms directly; The Fruit Corner, Core Cider House, S&R Orchard and Tony’s Summer Fruits occasionally need casual hands at peak harvest.
Perth Hills pears ripen in autumn — roughly March to May, peaking in April — which is broadly similar to pear seasons in other southern Australian growing regions. In the Yarra Valley and Adelaide Hills, harvest typically runs February to April; in the Goulburn Valley it can start as early as January for early varieties. Perth’s autumn harvest window is generally a little later and shorter than those regions, partly because the season follows summer stone fruit. If you miss the Perth window, other pear-picking regions around Australia may still have fruit on the tree — always call ahead to confirm before travelling.
