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Pick your own APPLES & CHERRIES

AN ICONIC ADELAIDE HILLS TRADITION


All you need to know about picking your own apples & cherries

Fruit season runs from mid-November to late May with exact dates depending on the weather.

We’ll share seasonal updates on our website and socials as each crop ripens.

Please note that fruit availability can change daily due to weather or picking conditions — when fruit is limited, it’s first in, best dressed!

Before You Visit

  • Groups of 20+ must book ahead. Smaller groups are welcome to walk in - no booking required

  • There is plenty of parking available onsite

  • Check our opening hours before you arrive — orchard entry closes one hour before closing.

  • The ground can be uneven, so please wear comfortable, closed-in shoes.

  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.

  • You’re also welcome to bring your own bag for apples or bucket for cherries.

  • Prams are welcome, but may be difficult to push in some areas.

  • Opening times can change depending on weather and orchard conditions. Please check our website and social media before visiting for the latest updates.

  • Toilet facilities are available

  • Allow 1–2 hours to enjoy your picking experience.

Wooden crates filled with red apples in a covered apple orchard, with ladders between the trees


What is in Season?

November - January

Cherries


February - Late May

Apples

Our Apple Varieties

Akane apple variety infographic showing a red apple and text describing its crisp, juicy, slightly sweet and tart flavor.
Jonathan apple variety infographic showing a red apple with a yellow-green background, early-season picking, and Plummers Pick Your Own logo
Fuji apple with text describing its sweet, crisp, juicy honey flavor, salad use, and midseason picking.
Royal Gala apple variety infographic showing a red-and-yellow apple, sweet flavor, early-season picking, and cider suitability.
Pink Lady apple with text describing its crisp, sweet-tart flavor and late-season picking.
Golden Delicious apple with bright yellow-golden skin, shown beside text describing its soft texture and midseason picking.
Granny Smith green apple with text describing its crisp, tart flavor and suitability for cooking and baking.
Jazz apple variety (Royal Gala x Braeburn) with text describing its sweet, tangy flavor and crisp crunch.
Sundowner apple variety shown as a hard red apple with a green background, usually last to pick.

ENTRY AND APPLE FEES

Adult entry: $6.00
Child entry (3–12 years): $3.00

Apples are charged by weight:

0–10 kg: $5.00 per kg

10 kg+: $4.50 per kg

Yes! You’re welcome to enjoy some of the fresh fruit while you’re picking.

Cherry prices vary from year to year depending on the season.

Current prices will be updated on our website and social media closer to the start of cherry picking season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wooden crates filled with red apples in rows between apple trees in an orchard

  • No bookings are required.

    Simply come along during our opening hours and enjoy picking your own fresh apples or cherries.

  • Our apple varieties can include:

    Akane, Gala, MiApple, Jonathan, Jazz, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Sundowner and Fuji.

    Availability varies throughout the season depending on what is ripe and ready to pick.

    Missile and Kanzi apples are also available for purchase when ready but are not available for Pick Your Own.

  • Adult entry: $6
    Child entry (3–12 years): $3

    Apples are charged by weight:

    • 0–10 kg: $5.00 per kg

    • 10 kg+: $4.50 per kg

  • Yes! Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

  • As we are a working orchard, the property is not fully wheelchair accessible. The orchard is grassed and includes uneven ground, slopes and hilly areas, which may make access difficult for some wheelchairs and mobility aids.