Cherry Picking in Lenswood 2026/27

We list 9 farms in Lenswood where you pick your own cherries (Ashton, Balhannah, Forest Range, Lenswood, Lobethal), and 1 more we have not been able to confirm recently. The season usually runs November to January. Distances are measured from the centre of Lenswood.

9farms
November to Januaryseason
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The farms, nearest first

Everlong Orchard

Forest Range, about 1 km from Lenswood

Cherries: December 2026

Everlong Orchard is a pick-your-own cherry orchard at 145 Plummers Road, Forest Range, high in the Adelaide Hills at around 450 metres above sea level. The cool winters and high rainfall at that altitude suit premium cherry growing.

  • Open: In season, December
  • Entry: $7 per adult, $2 per child
  • On site: picnic area and farm shop

A.T. Thompson Cherries

Lenswood, about 1 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Nov to Jan

A.T. Thompson Cherries is a family-run, biodynamic cherry orchard at 190 Harris Road in Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills. The farm uses minimal inputs and is weedicide and hormone free, packing fruit that is not fungicide dipped.

  • Open: Daily in season. Times vary day to day
  • On site: parking, toilets and wheelchair access
  • Dogs: welcome

Harrisville Orchards

Lenswood, about 1 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Nov to Jan

Harrisville Orchards is a family orchard at 72 Harris Road, Lenswood, in the Adelaide Hills, growing Fuji, Granny Smith and Royal Gala apples alongside cherries. You can also pick apples here.

  • Open: By appointment
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop

Jauma

Lenswood, about 2 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Dec to Jan

Jauma is a certified organic, 40-acre permaculture farm at 677 Mawson Road, Lenswood, in the Adelaide Hills, growing vines alongside cherry, apple and pear orchards.

  • Open: A short run of weekends only, dates announced each season. 12pm to 5pm on open days
  • On site: cafe and farm shop

Ancara Estate

Lenswood, about 2 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Nov to Jan

Ancara Estate is a pick-your-own cherry orchard run by Carolyn and Andrzej at 109B Coldstore Road, Lenswood, in the Adelaide Hills. The fully netted orchard grows 12 varieties of sweet cherries, including Stella, Merchant, Van, Lapin, Chelan, Kordia, Simone, Sunburst, Santina, Sweetheart, Rainier and Sir Tom, on a scenic property that includes a lake.

  • Payment: EFTPOS
  • On site: parking and toilets

Cherrytime Orchard

Lobethal, about 5 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Dec to Jan

Cherrytime Orchard is a small, spray-free family cherry orchard on Lobethal Road in Lobethal, in the Adelaide Hills. The season generally runs from the first week of December through to the first week of January, though as with other small Hills cherry growers this depends on the weather each year.

  • Open: By appointment only
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop

Marble Hill Cherries

Ashton, about 7 km from Lenswood

Cherries: December 2026 to January 2027

Marble Hill Cherries is a family-run pick-your-own cherry orchard at 25 Marble Hill Road, Ashton in the Adelaide Hills, about 20 minutes from central Adelaide. The orchard grows nine cherry varieties across the property, including sweet, tart and white fruited types.

  • Open: By booked session during the season
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: $10 per person
  • Payment: card and cash
  • On site: toilets and farm shop

Cherries at Verdun

Balhannah, about 8 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Dec to Jan

Cherries at Verdun is a pick-your-own cherry orchard at the Gallasch Homestead, 152 Beaumont Road, Balhannah, in the Onkaparinga Valley about 20 minutes from Adelaide. The property has been farmed by the Gallasch family for generations.

  • Open: Daily in season, while fruit lasts. 10am to 4pm
  • Entry: Adults $8, children under 5 free, children 6 to 12 $4
  • Payment: EFTPOS
  • On site: picnic area and farm shop

Harben Vale Cherries

Balhannah, about 12 km from Lenswood

Cherries: Dec to Jan

Harben Vale Cherries is a pick-your-own cherry orchard at 34 Altmanns Road, Balhannah, about 25 minutes from Adelaide's CBD via the South Eastern Freeway. The orchard opens each December through to mid January, with hours of 9am to 4pm and visitors asked to be in the orchard by 3pm.

  • Open: Most weekdays and weekends in December and January. 9am to 4pm, please be in the orchard by 3pm
  • Entry: Ages 12 and over $10, ages 5 to 12 $4, under 5 free
  • Payment: cash and EFTPOS, 1.9% surcharge on card transactions
  • On site: parking, toilets, wheelchair access and picnic area

Not recently confirmed

We could not confirm current information for these farms from their own website or Facebook page. Ring them before you travel.

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Common questions

Where can you go cherry picking in Lenswood?

Our directory lists 9 farms in Lenswood: Everlong Orchard (Forest Range), A.T. Thompson Cherries (Lenswood), Harrisville Orchards (Lenswood), Jauma (Lenswood), Ancara Estate (Lenswood), Cherrytime Orchard (Lobethal) and 3 more.

When is the cherry season in Lenswood?

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 Lenswood?

In the last confirmed season, Everlong Orchard charged $14 per kg (previous season, may change). Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book cherry picking in Lenswood?

3 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: Harrisville Orchards, Cherrytime Orchard and Marble Hill Cherries. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.

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Last checked 8 October 2026