We list 4 farms within 12 km of Birdwood where you pick your own, from about 2 km out to 11 km. Between them you can pick cherries and Christmas trees.
Birdwood, about 2 km from Birdwood
Cherries (December 2026 to January 2027)
Birdwood Pick Your Own Cherries is a cherry orchard at 111 Angas Creek Road, Birdwood, in the Adelaide Hills. Picking takes place on flat land under permanent shade netting rather than in a traditional sloped orchard, and visitors can eat cherries straight off the tree as they pick.
- Entry: prepaid, scaled pricing per kg (cheaper per kg the more you pick)
- On site: picnic area, playground and farm shop
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Forreston, about 7 km from Birdwood
Christmas trees (Nov to Dec)
Santa Trees Christmas Tree Farm is a cut your own Christmas tree farm at 137 Norsworthy Road, Forreston, in the Adelaide Hills. The property spans 50 acres of open rural land, and families are invited to walk the farm to choose and cut their own fresh pine tree, with children able to take part in the selection and cutting.
- Open: Daily during the season. 9am to 6pm
- On site: picnic area and parking
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Charleston, about 9 km from Birdwood
Cherries (late November to early January)
Charleston Cherries is a pick-your-own cherry orchard at 308 Mount Torrens Road, Charleston, in the Adelaide Hills. It is a younger orchard of around 2,000 trees planted on rolling terrain and managed so that most fruit can be picked from ground level without a ladder.
- Open: Weekends, late November to early January
- Payment: cash and EFTPOS
- On site: parking
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Chain of Ponds, about 11 km from Birdwood
Cherries (Nov to Dec)
Kersbrook Cherry Farm is a family-owned pick-your-own orchard at 1718 South Para Road, Chain of Ponds, near Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills, about 34 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. The orchard has around 2,000 cherry trees managed low enough that picking does not need a ladder.
- Open: In season, entry by online ticket
- Booking: book ahead
- Entry: $6 per person, children under 8 free (2025 season rate; check current pricing before visiting)
- On site: parking and cafe
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026