Cherry Picking in Coldstream 2026/27

We list 5 farms in Coldstream where you pick your own cherries (Coldstream, Wandin East, Wandin North). The season usually runs November to January. Distances are measured from the centre of Coldstream.

5farms
November to Januaryseason
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CherryHill Orchards

Coldstream, about 0 km from Coldstream

Cherries: November to early January

CherryHill Orchards' second orchard is at 739 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne. It is the newer of the family's two orchards, larger than the original Wandin East site, with a big open picnic lawn, a modern cafe and tasting space, and a kids' play area that Wandin East does not have.

  • Open: In season, book online; weekend and public holiday tickets must be booked ahead, midweek gate entry subject to availability. Ticketed two hour picking sessions, gates close 5pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: Ticketed entry per person, weekday and weekend/public holiday rates differ; picked cherries charged per kilo at the end of the session
  • Payment: cash and card
  • On site: cafe, farm shop, toilets, parking, wheelchair access, picnic area and playground

Big Fella Cherries

Coldstream, about 4 km from Coldstream

Cherries: Nov to Jan

Big Fella Cherries is a u-pick cherry orchard at 38 Boundary Road, Coldstream in the Yarra Valley. Trees are grown under netting to protect the fruit from birds, and visitors pick straight from the branch.

  • Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, mid November to early January, closed Christmas Day. 9.30am to 4pm
  • On site: toilets and picnic area

Lanidale 'The Cherry Well'

Wandin North, about 10 km from Coldstream

Cherries: November to January

Lanidale, known locally as The Cherry Well, is a cherry orchard at 235 Beenak Road, Wandin North, on the edge of the Yarra Valley wine district at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. The orchard grows more than 20 cherry varieties, from large sweet cherries to smaller tangy ones, spanning both modern and heritage types, and also grows apricots.

  • Open: Daily in season, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day; closed Christmas Day. 8am to 6pm
  • On site: picnic area

CherryHill Orchards

Wandin East, about 10 km from Coldstream

Cherries: November to early January

CherryHill Orchards' original orchard is at 474 Queens Road, Wandin East in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne. The Riseborough family planted the first cherry trees here in 1940, and the Wandin East site now covers more than 85 acres of cherry trees, making it one of Victoria's largest pick-your-own cherry orchards.

  • Open: In season, book online; weekend and public holiday tickets must be booked ahead, midweek gate entry subject to availability. Ticketed two hour picking sessions, gates close 5pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: Ticketed entry per person, weekday and weekend/public holiday rates differ; picked cherries charged per kilo at the end of the session
  • Payment: cash and card
  • On site: cafe, farm shop, toilets, parking, wheelchair access and picnic area

Cherry Haven

Wandin East, about 11 km from Coldstream

Cherries: mid November to early January, $15/kg picked

Cherry Haven is a family-owned u-pick cherry orchard at 470 Queens Road, Wandin East, at the end of a private lane in the Dandenong Ranges foothills overlooking the Yarra Valley. The orchard grows more than 30 different cherry varieties and welcomes walk-in visitors with no booking required.

  • Open: 9am to 5pm weekends, 10am to 4pm weekdays
  • Entry: Adult $20, children 4 to 13 $10, 3 and under free
  • On site: farm shop and parking

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Common questions

Where can you go cherry picking in Coldstream?

Our directory lists 5 farms in Coldstream: CherryHill Orchards (Coldstream), Big Fella Cherries (Coldstream), Lanidale 'The Cherry Well' (Wandin North), CherryHill Orchards (Wandin East) and Cherry Haven (Wandin East).

When is the cherry season in Coldstream?

Usually November to January, depending on the weather. Farms announce their own dates and we carry them on each listing.

How much does cherry picking cost in Coldstream?

In the last confirmed season, Cherry Haven charged $15 per kg picked. Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book cherry picking in Coldstream?

2 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: CherryHill Orchards and CherryHill Orchards. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.

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Last checked 27 August 2026