🍒 Cherry Picking Adventures Near Sydney – Your Sweetest Day Trip This November!

Cherry season is here — and it’s one of the sweetest family traditions to kick off summer! If you’ve never gone cherry picking before, this is your sign to pack some snacks, hop in the car, and head out for a day of fresh air, juicy fruit, and good old-fashioned fun.

We’ve rounded up some of the best pick-your-own cherry farms near Sydney where you can soak up the sun, make a mess (in the best way), and fill your baskets with ruby-red treasures.

Ballinaclash Orchard & Cellar Door

📍 2685 Olympic Hwy, Young NSW
A family favourite and one of the most popular orchards in the region! Pick from rows of lush cherry trees, taste their homemade jams, and don’t forget to stop by the cellar door for their award-winning wines (a perfect treat for mums after a day of picking!).

Allambie Orchard (Wombat)

📍 Allambie Rd, Wombat NSW
Just outside Young, this orchard is bursting with cherries every November. Families love the easy picking and relaxed country feel — plus, there’s plenty of space for little ones to run around.

Stockman’s Ridge Orchard (Lidster/Orange)

📍 21 Boree Ln, Lidster NSW
With its picture-perfect views and generous cherry rows, this is a great pick (pun intended!) for families looking to make a weekend getaway out of it. They also have local wine and cider tasting nearby — a win-win for everyone.

Pine Crest Orchard (Bilpin)

📍 2549 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSW
Bilpin is known for apples, but when cherry season hits, it’s worth the trip! Just 1.5 hours from Sydney, Pine Crest offers cherries, plums, and peaches — plus that crisp mountain air we all crave on a summer day.

Cherry Hill South Orchard (Young)

📍 Crown Camp Rd, Young NSW
A local gem where families can pick cherries straight from the tree and even enjoy a picnic among the orchard rows. The team here is known for being super friendly and helpful — a lovely touch for first-timers!

Tips Before You Go

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and lots of water — it gets hot out there!
Wear comfy shoes (you’ll be doing a bit of walking).
Bring cash — some smaller orchards don’t take cards.
Always check opening hours or fruit availability before you go.

Cherry picking isn’t just about the fruit — it’s about the memories. Watching your kids reach for the perfect cherry, enjoying a car sing-along on the way home, and sharing fresh-picked fruit over ice-cream later — that’s what summer is all about.

So grab your sunnies and get ready for a delicious day trip — the cherry season only lasts a few short weeks!

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Ginny Grant

As a book editor, writer and mother of two young children, I divide my time between grappling with words and kids. Both can be troublesome and delightful. I am also the author of Australia’s Greatest Landmarks and Locations (Random House Australia, 2014), and firmly believe Sydney’s Inner West is one of Australia’s – no, the world’s – truly great places to live.

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