Fruit picking near Canberra 2026/27

We list 21 farms within 150 km of Canberra where you pick your own, from about 19 km out to 135 km, mostly in the Hilltops, the Canberra surrounds and the Riverina & South Coast. Between them you can pick cherries, Christmas trees and strawberries, and 8 more crops. One more nearby farm has information we could not confirm.

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What to pick near Canberra

CropSeasonFarms
Cherry Picking in Canberra November to January 11
Christmas Tree Farms in Canberra November and December 4
Strawberry Picking in Canberra September to December 3
blueberries November to February 2
plums December to February 2
chestnuts March to May 2
blackberries December to February 1
peaches November to February 1
apricots November to January 1
pears February to April 1
flowers October to March 1

Spring and summer picking: September to February

Wallaroo Cherry Farm

Wallaroo, about 19 km from Canberra

Cherries (late November through December) and pears (Feb)

Wallaroo Cherry Farm is a family-owned orchard on Wallaroo Road at Wallaroo, in the countryside north of Canberra.

  • Open: Daily, when fruit is ripe and available. 9am to 6pm
  • Entry: $5 per adult, children under 8 free
  • On site: farm shop and parking

Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees

Wallaroo, about 19 km from Canberra

Christmas trees (late November to December)

Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees is a small cut your own tree farm just outside Hall, established in 2016.

  • Open: Saturdays and Sundays in season, otherwise by appointment. 11am to 5pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop

Christmas Tree Keng

Bywong, about 24 km from Canberra

Christmas trees (Dec)

Christmas Tree Keng is a family-run Christmas tree farm at Bywong, in the Southern Tablelands about 29 kilometres from central Canberra.

  • Open: Daily in December while stocks last. 9am to 6pm
  • On site: farm shop

Santa's Shaped Christmas Tree Farm

Gundaroo, about 32 km from Canberra

Christmas trees (late November to late December)

Santa's Shaped Christmas Tree Farm grows pruned and shaped pine Christmas trees at Gundaroo, on the outskirts of the village about 40 kilometres north of Canberra on a fully sealed road.

  • Open: Thursday to Sunday through the harvest season. 8am to 6pm
  • On site: farm shop and parking

Snowy Mountain Estate

Numeralla, about 101 km from Canberra

Cherries (late November to early January)

Snowy Mountain Estate is a family-owned boutique farm at 2531 Countegany Road, Numeralla, on the outskirts of the NSW Alpine Region in the Monaro.

Clyde River Berry Farm

Mogood, about 102 km from Canberra

Blueberries (December to January), strawberries (Dec to Jan) and blackberries (Dec to Jan)

Clyde River Berry Farm sits on the banks of the Clyde River at Mogood, in the Brooman State Forest on the NSW South Coast, roughly halfway between Nelligen and Ulladulla.

  • On site: farm shop

Higgins Creek Farm

Cockwhy, about 109 km from Canberra

Blueberries (Jan to Mar)

Higgins Creek Farm is a pick-your-own blueberry farm at Cockwhy on the NSW South Coast, on the Princes Highway between Batemans Bay and Ulladulla, next to Murramurang National Park.

  • Open: Daily through January, then by appointment only into February and March. 10am to 2pm
  • Entry: $5 adults, $2 children under 12

Southern Highlands Flower Farm

Penrose, about 119 km from Canberra

Flowers (Feb to May)

Southern Highlands Flower Farm is a boutique cut flower farm at 51 Newbury Drive, Penrose, just south of Bundanoon, run by a family who moved from the city in 2019.

  • Open: Ticketed seasonal experiences on announced dates only, booked online
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Entry: $120 for the Golden Hour Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Experience (2 hours), varies by event

Petal Falls Orchard

Kingsvale, about 122 km from Canberra

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

Drive In Orchards

Young, about 123 km from Canberra

Cherries (Nov to Dec), apricots and plums

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.

  • Open: During cherry season. 8am to 6pm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop

Allambie Orchard

Wombat, about 125 km from Canberra

Cherries (Nov to Dec)

Allambie Orchard is a family-run cherry orchard on 63 acres in the rural village of Wombat, in the Hilltops cherry district around Young.

  • 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

Main Range Orchard

Wombat, about 125 km from Canberra

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.

  • Open: Thursday to Sunday. 8am to 5pm
  • On site: farm shop, picnic area, toilets and parking

Malabah Cherry Farm

Wombat, about 126 km from Canberra

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.

  • Open: Pick-your-own days, booked in advance
  • Booking: book ahead

Wombat Heights Orchard

Wombat, about 128 km from Canberra

Cherries (Nov to Dec), plums, peaches and strawberries

Wombat Heights Orchard sits near the village of Wombat in the Hilltops region, close to Young, the self-styled cherry capital of Australia.

  • Entry: free
  • On site: picnic area

Lynton Orchards

Young, about 128 km from Canberra

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.

  • Open: Daily in season
  • On site: wheelchair access and farm shop

Top of the Hill Orchard

Young, about 130 km from Canberra

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.

  • 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

Gleann Mohr Farm

Young, about 132 km from Canberra

Strawberries (Dec to Jan)

Gleann Mohr Farm is a fruit and vegetable shop and cafe on the Olympic Highway at Young, in the Hilltops region, selling cherries, peaches, strawberries, local honey, free range eggs, and homemade pies and jams alongside a small cafe menu.

  • Open: Daily. From 9am
  • On site: cafe, farm shop, picnic area, toilets and parking

Eastlake's Family Tree

Young, about 132 km from Canberra

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.

  • Open: In season, subject to fruit availability and weather; check Facebook for current picking days and times
  • Booking: book ahead

Parma Christmas Tree Farm

Parma, about 135 km from Canberra

Christmas trees (late November to Christmas Eve)

Parma Christmas Tree Farm is a cut your own Christmas tree farm at 751 Parma Road, Parma, on the NSW South Coast south of Nowra and about 20 kilometres west of Jervis Bay.

  • Open: Daily in season, late November to Christmas Eve. 8am to 5pm, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • On site: farm shop and parking

Autumn and winter picking: March to August

Misty Mountain Farm

Sassafras, about 98 km from Canberra

Chestnuts (Mar to Apr)

Misty Mountain Farm is a chestnut orchard at 4342 Braidwood Road, Sassafras, in the ranges west of Nowra on the road towards Braidwood.

  • Open: When the nuts are falling; opening dates are announced on the website each year

Pinehaven Chestnut Farm

Wingello, about 114 km from Canberra

Chestnuts (Mar to Apr)

Pinehaven Chestnut Farm is a family-run pick-your-own chestnut orchard at 701 Bumballa Road, Wingello, in the Southern Highlands, with around 400 chestnut trees of the Marone and Prolific varieties.

  • Open: Weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) during the March to April season. 10am to 4pm
  • Entry: $5 per car
  • On site: toilets, parking and picnic area
  • Dogs: welcome

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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Before you go

Guides for a picking day out

Common questions

Where is the closest pick-your-own farm to Canberra?

Wallaroo Cherry Farm at Wallaroo, about 19 km away. We list 21 farms within 150 km of Canberra.

What can you pick near Canberra?

Cherries (November to January), Christmas trees (November and December), strawberries (September to December), blueberries (November to February), plums (December to February), chestnuts (March to May), blackberries (December to February), peaches (November to February), apricots (November to January), pears (February to April) and flowers (October to March).

Do you need to book near Canberra?

7 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit, including Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees, Southern Highlands Flower Farm, Drive In Orchards, Allambie Orchard and Malabah Cherry Farm.

See also

Last checked 8 October 2026