Persimmon Picking in Sydney 2027

We list 4 farms in Sydney where you pick your own persimmons (Bilpin, Galston, Thirlmere). The season usually runs April to June. Distances are measured from the centre of Sydney.

4farms
April to Juneseason
3towns

The map loads OpenStreetMap map data.

The farms, nearest first

Aviani Persimmon Farm

Galston, about 28 km from Sydney

Persimmons: Mar to Jun, $7.50/kg picked

Aviani Persimmon Farm is a family-run orchard at 304 Galston Road, Galston, in Sydney's Hills District about 45 minutes from the CBD. Its harvest runs from mid March to early June, with pick your own visits usually starting in April once fruit is ready.

  • Open: Daily during harvest. 8am to 4pm, including public holidays
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: around $10 to $12.50 adults, $7 to $8.50 children
  • On site: parking

The Persimmon Place

Galston, about 28 km from Sydney

Persimmons: May to Jun, $8/kg picked

The Persimmon Place is an eight hectare persimmon orchard at 375 Galston Road, Galston, in the Hills District about 45 minutes north-west of Sydney. Pick-your-own sessions run daily throughout May and into early June, subject to how much fruit is available, with session times at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.

  • Open: farmgate store 9am to 5pm daily; pick-your-own sessions at 10am, 12pm and 2pm in season
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: $14.50 per person (12+), includes parking, a reusable picking bag, cutting snip rental and a fruit sample; $5 for children 5 to 11; under 4 free but must be added to the booking
  • On site: cafe, farm shop, parking and wheelchair access

Cedar Creek Orchard

Thirlmere, about 68 km from Sydney

Persimmons: April to May

Cedar Creek Orchard is a fourth-generation family orchard at 269 Mulhollands Road, Thirlmere, run by the Silm family since the 1940s and now grown to around 23,000 trees. You can also pick peaches, nectarines and apples here.

  • Open: Pick-your-own days run to a set schedule when fruit is in season; outside PYO days the farm shed is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12:30pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: Around $6 per person, includes a tractor ride out to the orchard; fruit picked is charged separately by weight
  • On site: farm shop and parking

TNT Produce

Bilpin, about 74 km from Sydney

Persimmons

TNT Produce is a third-generation family orchard at 153 Kurts Road, Bilpin, one of the larger growers in the area. Crops grown include apples, persimmons, peaches, plums, nectarines, strawberries and citrus, picked in their own seasons through the year with no need to book ahead. You can also pick apples, peaches, plums and nectarines here.

  • On site: cafe, farm shop and parking

Guides

Common questions

Where can you go persimmon picking in Sydney?

Our directory lists 4 farms in Sydney: Aviani Persimmon Farm (Galston), The Persimmon Place (Galston), Cedar Creek Orchard (Thirlmere) and TNT Produce (Bilpin).

When is the persimmon season in Sydney?

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

How much does persimmon picking cost in Sydney?

In the last confirmed season, Aviani Persimmon Farm charged $7.50 per kg picked. The Persimmon Place charged $8 per kg picked. Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book persimmon picking in Sydney?

3 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: Aviani Persimmon Farm, The Persimmon Place and Cedar Creek Orchard. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.

See also

Last checked 27 August 2026