We list 11 farms in Canberra where you pick your own cherries (Kingsvale, Numeralla, Wallaroo, Wombat, Young).
The season usually runs November to January. Distances are measured from the centre of Canberra.
Wallaroo, about 19 km from Canberra
Cherries: late November through December
Wallaroo Cherry Farm is a family-owned orchard on Wallaroo Road at Wallaroo, in the countryside north of Canberra. Visitors pick their own cherries from late November through December, and the farm also opens for pears in February, including Asian pear varieties. You can also pick pears here.
- Open: Daily, when fruit is ripe and available. 9am to 6pm
- Entry: $5 per adult, children under 8 free
- On site: farm shop and parking
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Numeralla, about 101 km from Canberra
Cherries: late November to early January
Snowy Mountain Estate is a family-owned boutique farm at 2531 Countegany Road, Numeralla, on the outskirts of the NSW Alpine Region in the Monaro. The cherry orchard sits alongside a gully leading down to the Numeralla River, at around 800 metres above sea level, and the estate says the altitude and cold conditions give the fruit better flavour and colour.
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Kingsvale, about 122 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec 2026
Petal Falls Orchard is a small, family-owned and run cherry and stonefruit orchard at Kingsvale, in the Hilltops cherry district near Young.
- Open: In season, no booking required
- On site: farm shop
Season, map and contacts · Facebook page Checked 27 August 2026
Young, about 123 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec
Drive In Orchards is a pick-your-own cherry orchard on Moppity Road at Young, in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, offering both shed sales and pick your own during the cherry season. Cherries are the main crop for picking, with apricots and plums also grown on the property. You can also pick apricots and plums here.
- Open: During cherry season. 8am to 6pm
- Booking: book ahead
- On site: farm shop
Season, map and contacts · Facebook page Checked 27 August 2026
Wombat, about 125 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec, $10/kg
Allambie Orchard is a family-run cherry orchard on 63 acres in the rural village of Wombat, in the Hilltops cherry district around Young. The Hyde family has grown cherries for pick-your-own visitors here since 1998, continuing an orchard tradition on the property going back to the 1970s.
- Open: In season, by prior arrangement: text your name, phone number, group size and preferred date to book
- Booking: book ahead
- On site: cafe and toilets
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Wombat, about 125 km from Canberra
Cherries: mid Nov to late Dec
Main Range Orchard is a family-owned cherry orchard on the Olympic Highway at Wombat, in the Hilltops region near Young, run by Tim and Jess. The first trees were planted by the Wells family in 1955, and the orchard now offers pick your own cherries each summer, handpicked straight from the tree.
- Open: Thursday to Sunday. 8am to 5pm
- On site: farm shop, picnic area, toilets and parking
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Wombat, about 126 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec
Malabah Cherry Farm is a family-run cherry orchard at 190 Bibaringa Road, Wombat, in the Hilltops region of southern New South Wales, near Young. The farm sells farm-harvested cherries directly to the public and runs pick-your-own days, which it describes as its most popular offering.
- Open: Pick-your-own days, booked in advance
- Booking: book ahead
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 8 October 2026
Wombat, about 128 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec
Wombat Heights Orchard sits near the village of Wombat in the Hilltops region, close to Young, the self-styled cherry capital of Australia. It is a sister orchard to Hill-Lock Orchard. You can also pick plums, peaches and strawberries here.
- Entry: free
- On site: picnic area
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 8 October 2026
Young, about 128 km from Canberra
Cherries: late Nov to Dec
Lynton Orchards is a family-owned orchard on Roberts Road, six kilometres south of Young in the Hilltops region, at the crossroads with the Olympic Highway. The main drawcard is pick your own cherries, picked straight from the tree through late November and into December.
- Open: Daily in season
- On site: wheelchair access and farm shop
Season, map and contacts Checked 27 August 2026
Young, about 130 km from Canberra
Cherries: early Nov to late Dec
Top of the Hill Orchard is a family-run cherry orchard on Spring Creek Road, six kilometres from Young in the Hilltops region, best reached via Rhodes Road. The orchard grows about 3,500 trees across 17 cherry varieties and, after five years selling through a shed, now operates as a pick-your-own orchard only.
- Open: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm
- Booking: book ahead
- Entry: $10 per adult, children 16 and under free
- On site: farm shop
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Young, about 132 km from Canberra
Cherries: Nov to Dec
Eastlake's Family Tree, previously known as Fairfield's Orchard, is a multi-generational cherry orchard on the Olympic Highway between Young and Wombat, in the Hilltops cherry district. The Eastlake family has worked the property since 1862.
- Open: In season, subject to fruit availability and weather; check Facebook for current picking days and times
- Booking: book ahead
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026