Fruit just tastes better when you’ve picked it yourself, doesn’t it? Thankfully there are heaps of places across Adelaide where you can take the whole family and pick to your hearts content. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, citrus, apples, figs, we have found the best spots to trick your kids into a bit of exercise, fresh air and healthy eating all rolled into a fun, family day out! Bear in mind that all of the below picking spots have different fruit ripening times and different PYO opening times depending on the season and the rest of their business, so make sure you check their website or socials before you head off. Happy picking!
🍎 @Lenswood PYO Apples
There is nothing quite like the crunch of an apple that has been picked straight from the tree. And from late February 2025, you will be able to do just that in the Adelaide Hills when you visit @Lenswood Pick Your Own! Make a day of it with a picnic, stock up on delicious apples with the best names (Rosy Glow, anyone?).
Kids will be able to play with the giant games, have fun on the old tractors and parents can grab a coffee or treat from the cafe onsite.
They have gift vouchers available too!
For more info, click here
🍓 Harvest the Fleurieu PYO Strawberries
Strawberry season is finally here in South Australia which means it’s time to plan your visit to Harvest the Fleurieu in Mount Compass. If you’ve never visited before, now is the time to make the trip! Their deliciously sweet strawberries are plentiful and it is the perfect time for picking. Go wild as you fill your punnets to the brim and of course taste a few along the way; an experience you can guarantee the whole family will enjoy in the fresh Mount Compass air.
It’s really all in the name – at Harvest The Fleurieu you will find delicious fresh produce grown on their farm as well as from all over the Fleurieu and beyond. It makes the perfect pitstop if you are driving to or from Victor Harbor or you could just head there for no other reason than to grab a coffee & something to eat. Coffee, I hear you say? Yep, that’s right, Harvest The Fleurieu has a fabulous café onsite with everything from coffee, cake, light meals & ice cream made from their own fruit. It is all delicious – they also have a massive gluten free range, which is all made with love in their dedicated GF kitchen. While you are there be sure to wander around their Market Hall & pick up some products from all over the South Australia.
They haven’t forgotten about the kids either! They have a sandpit and brand new playground to keep the little ones amused while you enjoy your coffee & we just know they will LOVE being able to pick their own strawberries. Harvest The Fleurieu also offer kids parties, which can be booked via their website.
For more info click here
🍒 @Birdwood PYO Cherries
It’s cherry picking – but not as you know it!
There is a new Adelaide Hills spot to go cherry picking with your family this Christmas! From the people who brought you @Lenswood PYO Apples, comes @Birdwood PYO Cherries – they have brought their unique twist on PYO fruit to this Birdwood cherry farm. It’s not just pick and run, spend the day there playing with their giant games and grabbing coffee and ice cream from their onsite cafe! Of and did we mention that the cherries are DELICIOUS?!
They have come up with a way to combat cherry picking regret too – no more finishing your picking then being landed with a huge bill to pay at the end. Entry is $20 for adults and $15 for kids which includes a punnet for you to fill up while you are picking. No surprises waiting for your for to be weighed only to find out you owe a billion dollars after picking. You can also eat as many cherries as you want while you pick, which let’s face it, is all part of the fun!
Cherry growing is so weather dependent so be sure to keep an eye on their socials and website for all of the @Birdwood PYO Cherries opening days and times. (Including sunet picking sessions!)
For more info click here
🍓 Beerenberg
If you’re looking for strawberry picking in Adelaide, you can’t go past the Beerenberg Family Farm!
It’s become an Adelaide institution, with thousands of people coming to enjoy the simple pleasure of pick your own strawberries every season (November – April). It’s truly the perfect day out for family and friends to enjoy; breathing in the fresh air of the patch and hunting for that perfect strawberry.
After you’ve picked your strawberries, why not visit the Beerenberg Farm Café where you enjoy a selection of family favourites featuring fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce.
When you’re done with lunch indulge yourself at their delightful ice creamery, The Dairy for the perfect summer treat. They have a number of delightful flavours to choose from, and their ice cream and gelati is made with freshly churned local milk and the highest quality fruit, chocolate, and other delicious ingredients. Choose their Strawberry which is packed with their very own juicy strawberries. Or go wild and delve into one of their crazy shakes!
Beerenberg’s Strawberry Patch is open almost every day from November to April each year, but sometimes they have to close the strawberry patch for a few days. Always check whether our patch is open by visiting their website the same day before visiting.
Opening Hours: 9AM – 4.15PM (last entry) – Open 7 days a week except Christmas Day.
To find out more, click here.
🍒 PYO Cherries @ Verdun
Welcome to the Cherries @ Verdun family farm, where you can come and experience the joys of delicious, juicy cherries straight off the tree. Located in the picturesque Onkaparinga Valley, just a 20-minute drive from Adelaide, their farm is the perfect place to enjoy a fun summer adventure with your family, young and old!
From late December through to January, you can visit and pick your own cherries. It’s a wonderful opportunity for kids and adults alike to connect with nature and create unforgettable memories. After the cherry picking, you can relax and enjoy a peaceful picnic lunch while admiring the breathtaking views of the valley. The fresh air and beautiful scenery are truly amazing.
To stay updated on the latest news and find out when the cherries are in season, make sure to subscribe to their newsletter. You can find them at 152 Beaumont Road, Balhannah, and follow the signs to the family farm. Cherries @ Verdun can’t wait to welcome your family to their cherry haven for a memorable summer experience!
🍎 Plummers Pick Your Own Apples & Cherries
Who doesn’t love a crunchy apple or juicy cherry picked straight from the tree?
Take a drive to the stunning Adelaide hills and visit Plummers Pick Your Own Apples & Cherries. These 5th generation fruit growers pride themselves on high quality tasting fruit.
After picking you can relax and enjoy a picnic lunch while the kids play with the outdoor games and sit on the farm machinery.
They also have some delicious homemade jams, juice, dried fruit and raw honey from local growers along with some refreshments.
– PYO Cherries (Early Dec – Jan)
– PYO Apples (Late Feb – Early May)
Please follow Plummers Pick Your Own socials for the latest updates or www.cherry-picking.com.au
🟤 Pick Your Own Figs at Glen Ewin Estate
Glen Ewin Estate isn’t just great for picking figs, there is also stunning grounds to explore along with a bar & platters. Fig picking season doesn’t last long though so keep an eye on their social media so you don’t miss out!
For more info, click here
🟣 The Blueberry Patch at Mount Compass
There’s not many places you can pick your own blueberries, but The Blueberry Patch at Mount Compass is one of them! Stock up & grab a yummy blueberry ice cream while you’re there. These guys don’t have a huge online presence but check their website or Twitter feed for PYO details.
For more info, click here
🔴 PYO Raspberries…..jam anyone?
Raspberries are such a special treat aren’t they? If you want the freshest raspberries, head to Kerrie’s Cherries at Yundi. They are hopeful that by early December there will be ripe, juicy berries just waiting to be picked & eaten over summer!
For more info click here
🍎🍒 PYO Apples AND Cherries at Harrisville Orchards
Multi award winning Harrisville in the Adelaide Hills offer both Pick your own Apples (April / May) and Cherries (Nov/Dec)
Follow them on Facebook for updates on PYO and opening hours
72 Harris road Lenswood
🍐 PYO Pears at Paracombe Premium Perry
Picking is only available at certain times at Paracombe Premium Perry, but it’s worth taking the short drive to pick some pears then stay for a delicious wood oven pizza lunch at their Shed Door. Adults can partake in their delicious cider & perry too!
Stay in the loop here & please note bookings are required.
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