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Fruit picking in the Central Coast

The Central Coast's picking farms cluster around Peats Ridge, Somersby, Dooralong and Kulnura, roughly an hour to an hour and a half north of the Sydney CBD. Citrus is the backbone of the region, with navel and Valencia oranges, mandarins and lemons picked across winter through to autumn at farms like Wyuna Farms and Cedar Farm in Dooralong. The Giving Farm at Jilliby is the standout for variety, growing blueberries from October, plus sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias and lilies through spring and summer. Avocados, pecans and mandarins round out the mix at a handful of smaller farms, some running as ticketed festival-style picking days rather than open weekends. Because opening days can be limited to selected weekends or one-off harvest events, it pays to check a farm's current dates before setting out.

About 90 minutes north of Sydney

Open or in season now in this region

  • Artisan Estate Farm Stay Somersby View
  • Goodmayes Orchard Somersby · Citrus View
  • Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary Dooralong · Sunflowers View
  • Meliora Farm Peats Ridge · Citrus View
  • Mustard Seed Small Farm Glenning Valley · Blueberries View
  • Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong (Cedar Farm) Dooralong · Citrus View

Farms in this region

10 farms

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Goodmayes Orchard

Somersby · Central Coast

Season
Harvest Festival period (Jun)
Open
Harvest Festival event days (annual, June long weekend)
Booking
Booking required
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Meliora Farm

Peats Ridge · Central Coast

Season
Jun-Dec (selected weekends); varies
Open
Selected weekends, June through December
Booking
Booking required
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Farms in Central Coast

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10 farms

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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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick blueberries near the Central Coast?

The Giving Farm at Jilliby grows pick-your-own blueberries from around October onward, priced at roughly $12 a punnet. It's the main dedicated blueberry option on the Central Coast, alongside its sunflower and cut-flower picking. Opening days can be seasonal, so check ahead before visiting.

When is citrus season on the Central Coast?

Navel oranges, mandarins and lemons are typically picked over winter, June to September, at farms like Meliora Farm and Cedar Farm in Dooralong, while Valencia oranges at Wyuna Farms extend the season into summer and autumn. Some farms open only on selected weekends, so confirm current dates before you drive out.

What is the best time to visit the Central Coast for fruit picking?

Winter suits citrus picking best, spring and early summer suit blueberries and sunflowers at The Giving Farm, and a few farms like Artisan Estate and Goodmayes Orchard run pecan or mandarin picking as one-off harvest festival weekends. Check each farm's specific open dates, since several only picking on selected days.

How much does fruit picking cost on the Central Coast?

Prices vary widely by farm and crop. Blueberries at The Giving Farm run around $12 a punnet, oranges at Wyuna Farms around $15 a bag, and several smaller farms don't publish set prices. Because a number of Central Coast farms run ticketed or festival-style picking days, confirm cost and booking requirements when you call.