Seasonal Guide to Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms Around Australia

There’s no better tasting fruit than the kind you pick yourself. In Australia, our varied landscapes and climate yield a huge and delicious range that can be found and featured on—all in the comfort of your Hertz rental car. Join us as we travel the country, picking the freshest and sweetest fruits it has to offer through the year.

Summer

CherryHill Orchards (Victoria)

In the heart of the Yarra Valley, a region famous for its wine, is CherryHill Orchards, one of the best places in Australia to pick your own cherries during the season that runs from November to early January. Take a stroll through the picturesque rows of cherry trees, fill your basket with the cherries of your choice, and don’t forget to grab some of the orchard’s famous cherry ice cream afterwards.

Mango Hill Farm (Sunshine Coast)

Hidden in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is Mango Hill Farm, where the tropical climate of Northern Australia brings the gift of luscious, yellow mangoes. Here, you can roam the organic orchards, accompanied by some truly stunning scenery that makes for a perfect post-picking picnic. The season is typically from December to February, but make sure to check in advance, as mango season varies each year.

Autumn

CORE Cider House (Western Australia)

Over in Pickering Brook, CORE Cider House is an expansive farm that specialises in cider made from their very own apples, pears, cherries and berries. In Autumn, take a tour of the farm’snashi pear trees, pick your favourites, then head to the farm’s on-site restaurant for a breathtaking view with your lunch.

Winter

Rayner’s Orchard (Victoria)

Located in the beautiful Yarra Valley, a region known for its rolling hills and world-class wines, Rayner’s Orchard produces an incredible 450 fruit varieties throughout the year. Their ‘Adventure Tractor Tours’ will take you through the groves by tractor, not only sampling fruits but learning about farming techniques along the way. (Just remember to rug up!)

Spring

The Peach Farm (New South Wales)

At The Peach Farm in Spring, you can  wander the groves, picking the season’s freshest peaches and nectarines. For a real adventure, stay for their on-site camping experience, where you can swim and kayak, feed the animals and enjoy dinner from their woodfire pizza oven.

Make Your Fruit-Picking Escape with Hertz

In Australia, fruits of all kinds appear all throughout the country, all year round. It’s a true wonderland for fruit lovers, and in a Hertz rental car you’ll have a comfortable and convenient way of travelling around the country and sampling the best of the best. Book yours today and get ready for a delicious way to see Australia.