Sunny Perth offers delightful fruit picking experiences that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, almost year-round. Ripe fruit availability all depends on what the season is. If you’re looking for an outdoor activity, fruit picking allows you to soak up the sunshine, connect with nature, partake in a little gentle exercise, and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh produce. You can even taste as you go!
Why Pick Your Own Fruit?
Perth is home to several picturesque orchards and fruit farms, many in the Perth Hills, providing the perfect backdrop for a peaceful day in nature. Surround yourself with lush trees, sweet smelling fruits, and the sounds of birds chirping as you enjoy the serenity of the great outdoors.
Here are just a few reasons to go fruit picking in Perth:
- Enjoy the Outdoors
- Stay Active
- Connect with Nature
- Discover Local Produce
- Socialize and Make New Friends
- Support Local Farms
- Educational and Fun
- Take Home Delicious Memories
Pick Your Own Fruit in Perth
Want to know where to go fruit picking? Well, depending on the season, fruit availability and opening times vary. It’s definitely best to check the business’s websites/social media or contact the orchards before planning your visit. And check if they take cash or card only.
S&R Orchard
At picture-perfect S&R orchard, you can pick your own plums, nectarines and other stone fruit during their Christmas/summer festival. This Perth Hills spot near Kalamunda is also wonderful for a family picnic and photos amongst the fun props. Read all about it in our blog.
Find S&R Orchard at 46 Halleendale Road, Walliston.
Find out more on their website.
Core Cider House
A fun activity for all the family, take the grandkids to Core Cider House to pick apples and pears. Get on a tractor ride and explore the orchards. Then finish with a well-deserved cider and lunch! Read all about it in our blog.
Find Core Cider House at 35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook
Find out more on their website.
The Fruit Corner
At the Fruit Corner, depending on the season you can pick apples, stone fruit, chillies, and veggies! Their farm stall also sells raw honey, free-range eggs, their homemade preserves and even scrumptious Apple Pies in autumn. An entry fee applies for picking, but not to purchase from the shed.
Find the Fruit Corner at 1 Bracken Road, Pickering Brook.
Find out more on their website.
Perth Mango Farm
Mangos are available to pick at Perth Mango Farm, annually, during a very limited season in February and March. Green / raw mangoes are also available too. An entry fee applies for picking, but not to purchase from the shed.
Find Perth Mango Farm at 4 Dayrell Rd, Nowergup.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
Grapes on Swan
Mid-summer is when you can PYO grapes! There’s several varieties of table grapes on offer, just perfect for a cheese and wine platter. Check their Facebook page for current varieties available and opening times.
Find Grapes on Swan at 165 Swan Street, Henley Brook.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
Padbury Pickings
There is nothing better than biting into a freshly grape! Padbury Pickings, located in the Swan Valley, has opened their gates to allow the public to pick their own table grapes. They are usually open during summer.
Find Padbury Pickings at 62 Padbury Avenue, Herne Hill.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
Sue and Tim’s Strawberry Farm
Sue and Tim’s Strawberry Farm is unbelievably popular when it usually opens in early spring! Be sure to get there early, to pick a box of sweet smelling strawbs. You can even eat a few strawberries as you pick. You really can’t beat ultra-fresh strawberries.
Find Sue and Tim’s Strawberry Farm at 157 Badgerup Road, Wanneroo, just off Ocean Reef Road.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
GreenAcres Blueberry Farm
You may have been strawberry picking, grape picking, or even apple picking, but have you ever been blueberry picking? Found about halfway between Perth and Lancelin, the plants are inside shade houses, making for easy picking during summer.
Find GreenAcres Blueberry Farm at 876 Chitna Road, Neergabby.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
Lena Strawberry Farm
With most of the fruit picking locations found in the Perth Hills and Wanneroo areas, here’s a south of the river spot – Lena Strawberry Farm! August-September time is when you’ll usually find the strawberries are ripe for picking.
Find Lena Strawberry Farm at 1021 Thomas Road, Anketell.
Get up to date information on their Facebook page.
Grab a hat, slop on the sunscreen, and head to the orchards and fields of Perth for a fruit-picking adventure.
Have we missed your favourite place for fruit picking in Perth? Let us know in the comments below!
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