Cherry Picking in the Hilltops 2026/27

We list 11 farms in the Hilltops where you pick your own cherries (Kingsvale, Wombat, Young). The season usually runs November to January.

11farms
November to Januaryseason
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The farms

Petal Falls Orchard

Kingsvale

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

Allambie Orchard

Wombat

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

Hill-Lock Orchard

Wombat

Cherries: Nov to late Dec

Hill-Lock Orchard is a family-owned orchard at Wombat, about ten minutes from Young in the Hilltops region of New South Wales, established in 1998. Visitors can pick their own cherries and strawberries straight from the trees and beds, and the farm shed sells pre-picked fruit and vegetables through the year, including plums, apricots, persimmons and figs. You can also pick strawberries here.

  • On site: farm shop and parking

Main Range Orchard

Wombat

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

Malabah Cherry Farm

Wombat

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

Wombat Heights Orchard

Wombat

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

Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine

Young

Cherries: Nov to Dec, $11/kg, minimum 1kg per person

Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine is a family-owned orchard, vineyard and cellar door on the Olympic Highway at Young, in the Hilltops region. You can also pick peaches and plums here.

  • Open: Daily during cherry season. 8am to 5pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop and parking

Drive In Orchards

Young

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

Eastlake's Family Tree

Young

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

Lynton Orchards

Young

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

Top of the Hill Orchard

Young

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

Guides

Common questions

Where can you go cherry picking in the Hilltops?

Our directory lists 11 farms in the Hilltops: Allambie Orchard (Wombat), Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine (Young), Drive In Orchards (Young), Eastlake's Family Tree (Young), Hill-Lock Orchard (Wombat), Lynton Orchards (Young) and 5 more.

When is the cherry season in the Hilltops?

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 the Hilltops?

In the last confirmed season, Allambie Orchard charged $10 per kg. Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine charged $11 per kg, minimum 1kg per person. Wombat Heights Orchard charged per kg, ask the orchard for current rates. Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book cherry picking in the Hilltops?

6 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: Allambie Orchard, Ballinaclash Fruit & Wine, Drive In Orchards, Eastlake's Family Tree and Malabah Cherry Farm. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.

See also

Last checked 8 October 2026