We list 5 farms in Sydney where you pick your own plums (Bilpin, Canoelands, Darkes Forest), and 1 more we have not been able to confirm recently.
The season usually runs December to February. Distances are measured from the centre of Sydney.
Canoelands, about 43 km from Sydney
Plums: mid October to late December, $6/kg for stone fruit
Canoelands Orchard is a pick-your-own fruit farm at 27 Canoelands Road, Canoelands, in the Hawkesbury countryside about an hour from central Sydney. Its main crop is nectarines, alongside peaches and plums, with the major harvest running from mid October to late December. You can also pick nectarines and peaches here.
- Open: 9am to 5pm, daily during major harvest, closed Christmas Day
- Entry: $5 adults, $3 children 5 to 15, under 5 free, family (2 adults + 2 or more children) $16, plus what you pick
- On site: cafe, picnic area, playground and farm shop
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Darkes Forest, about 49 km from Sydney
Plums: Nov to Jan
Glenbernie Orchard, home of Darkes Cider, is a sixth-generation family orchard at 259 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest, about 25 minutes north of Wollongong. Stonefruit, including peaches, nectarines and plums, is available earlier in the window from mid November, with apples picking up later in the season through to the end of April. You can also pick apples, peaches and nectarines here.
- Open: Farm shop and cafe open daily, about 10am to 4.30pm; Pick Your Own runs as a separate booked session on selected weekends
- Booking: book ahead
- Entry: $60 per row (up to 5 people) or two rows (up to 10 people) for the guided Pick Your Own experience
- On site: cafe, farm shop and parking
- Dogs: welcome
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Bilpin, about 74 km from Sydney
Plums
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, persimmons, peaches and nectarines here.
- On site: cafe, farm shop and parking
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Bilpin, about 76 km from Sydney
Plums: February to April, weekends
Pine Crest Orchard is a family-run orchard on Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, behind Bilpin Public School, and has been operating for more than 40 years. Apples, cherries, plums, nectarines and peaches are available to pick and buy by the bucket in season, with apples priced at $5 per kilo. You can also pick apples, cherries, nectarines and peaches here.
- Open: Saturdays and Sundays, February to April, plus some public holidays; check Facebook before travelling. 10am to 3pm
- On site: farm shop and wheelchair access
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026
Bilpin, about 77 km from Sydney
Plums
Bilpin Springs Orchard is a small pick-your-own orchard at 2550 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, in the Blue Mountains foothills within easy reach of Sydney's north-west. You can also pick apples, pears, peaches and figs here.
Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 2 October 2026
We could not confirm current information for these farms from their own website or Facebook page. Ring them before you travel.