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Fruit picking in Illawarra & Southern Highlands

Sydney is about an hour north of the Illawarra escarpment, with the Southern Highlands proper another half hour or so further inland along the freeway — an easy day trip or overnight run for city families. This part of NSW mixes coastal orchard country with cooler highlands growing: Glenbernie Orchard at Darkes Forest picks apples, peaches and nectarines on the escarpment, Moira's Paradise near Fitzroy Falls grows organic blueberries, and Southern Highlands Flower Farm at Penrose runs pick-your-own dahlia and ranunculus sessions through the warmer months. Stone fruit and raspberries run roughly November to February, apples stretch from January into autumn, and the flower farm's picking season runs September to April, peaking November to January. Highlands weather can turn quickly and shift opening days at short notice, so it pays to call or check social media before you drive out.

In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney

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  • Southern Highlands Flower Farm Penrose · Flowers View

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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Southern Highlands Flower Farm

Penrose · Illawarra & Southern Highlands

Season
Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct
Price
'Golden Hour' Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Experience approx. $100 AUD/person; Flower Farm Tour & Dahlia Harvest Experience approx. $175 AUD/person; Flower Therapy sessions approx. $50 AUD
Open
NOT open to the public outside of ticketed Flower Farm Experiences; private family property. Tickets released to email subscribers ahead of spring (Aug) and autumn (Dec) seasons.
Booking
Booking required
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Farms in Illawarra & Southern Highlands

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Nearby regions

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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 berries near Illawarra & Southern Highlands?

Moira's Paradise near Fitzroy Falls grows organic blueberries and raspberries in the Southern Highlands, though its status is unconfirmed so call ahead before visiting. Raspberries in this cooler district typically run November to February. There's no confirmed strawberry picking in the region yet, so check current listings before planning a berry-focused trip.

When is the best time to visit for stone fruit and apples?

Peaches, nectarines and other stone fruit are typically pickable November to February, peaking December to January, while apples run January through into autumn, best from February to March. Exact opening dates shift with the season each year, so ring the orchard the week you plan to go.

How much does flower picking cost at Southern Highlands Flower Farm?

Southern Highlands Flower Farm's pick-your-own bouquet experience runs about $100 per person, a flower farm tour and dahlia harvest experience is around $175, and shorter flower therapy sessions are about $50. Prices can change between seasons, so confirm the current rate when you book.

Do I need to book ahead in this region?

It varies by farm. Southern Highlands Flower Farm's experiences are ticketed and should be booked in advance, while orchard picking at places like Glenbernie is generally more casual. Always call or check the farm's website or Facebook page beforehand, especially on weekends in peak season.