Hillsdale Citrus Orchard, Milbrodale

Season 2027 A small, informal family run orchard between Yengo and Wollemi National Parks, marked by a pick your own oranges sign at the end of Thompsons Road. There is no fixed opening schedule; visitors are asked to phone ahead before making the trip. Citrus in the Hunter Valley generally crops from around June to September, but exact timing here is not confirmed and varies by variety.

Our information cannot always be up to the minute. Check dates, prices and whether you need to book directly with the farm before you travel.

Pick-your-own price
$10 to $12 per self filled bucket

Last checked : 27 August 2026

What you can pick, and when

CropSeasonPrice
citrus June to September $10 to $12 per self filled bucket
citrus June to September not confirmed

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Before you go

A small, informal family run orchard between Yengo and Wollemi National Parks, marked by a pick your own oranges sign at the end of Thompsons Road. There is no fixed opening schedule; visitors are asked to phone ahead before making the trip. Citrus in the Hunter Valley generally crops from around June to September, but exact timing here is not confirmed and varies by variety.

About Hillsdale Citrus Orchard

Hillsdale Citrus Orchard is a small, family run orange and mandarin orchard on Thompsons Road at Milbrodale, in the Hunter Valley between the Yengo and Wollemi National Parks. A pick your own sign at the end of the road marks the entrance, and visitors are given a bucket to fill themselves among the citrus trees.

There is no advertised website, fixed opening hours or booking system, so the orchard operates as a straightforward farm gate visit. A self filled bucket has typically cost in the range of $10 to $12. Citrus around the wider Hunter Valley generally comes into season from around June to September, but exact picking dates and variety availability at this orchard are not published, so phoning ahead before setting out is the best way to confirm the orchard is open and picking is good.

Being unsigned and off a rural road away from Milbrodale's main run of vineyards, this is a low key stop rather than a tourist attraction, and suits visitors happy to call first and take a short drive off the beaten track.

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Common questions

Can you pick your own at Hillsdale Citrus Orchard?

Yes. Hillsdale Citrus Orchard at Milbrodale lets visitors pick citrus and citrus.

When is Hillsdale Citrus Orchard open for picking?

Crop by crop: citrus june to september and citrus june to september. Picking depends on the weather, so check before you travel.

Do you need to book at Hillsdale Citrus Orchard?

No booking is needed. Picking still depends on the weather, so ring ahead if you are travelling a distance.

Where is Hillsdale Citrus Orchard?

380 Thompsons Road, Milbrodale NSW 2330.

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