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Core Cider House

Pick your own apples, plums, pears and citrus in Pickering Brook, WA

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Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Perth Hills
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Combines cidery/restaurant (Orchard Bistro) with pick-your-own apple/pear orchard experiences, guided orchard tours and Apple Express tractor rides. Confirm current picking availability via their website before visiting, as picking events are seasonal and weather-dependent.

What you can pick and when

CropTypical season
ApplesJan-May
PlumsDecember to March
PearsJan-May
Citrusseasonal, varies by year

Typical windows only — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Getting there

35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook, WA 6076. From Perth, this farm is in the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth.

Where Core Cider House is

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Before you go

Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children.

Check before you drive

Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.

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Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Core Cider House?

Booking recommended at Core Cider House according to the details we hold. Booking arrangements can change through the season and busy weekends fill quickly, so we recommend calling the farm on +61 8 9293 7583 to confirm before you make the drive.