Most of us all will remember fruit picking on a rural farm as a child. It’s just one of those incredible experiences, which become wonderful memories. Looking to do the same with your kids? here’s four places where you can pick fruit on the Central Coast in NSW.
Peruch Avocados
Found in Somersby, the Peruch Avocados farm have over 6,500 established trees and not just of avocados but also Valencia oranges. You can’t just rock up to fruit pick here but have to pre-book a tour where you’ll be taken through the 70-acre farm which will then end with a fruit picking session. Kids also get to feed the cows and geese. PYO season starts in October.
Address: 1345 Wisemans Ferry Rd, Somersby NSW 2250
Fruit Picking Central Coast
The Giving Farm
Pick your own blueberries is a great way to keep kids busy for a few hours. Located in the Central Coast Hinterland, The Giving Farm is perfect for kids of all ages. And once they’ve done their foraging, they can then go and meet and greet the farm animals. PYO season starts in October and It’s $12 a punnet. You have to pre-book via their Facebook page.
Address: The Giving Farm is at 147 Durren Road, Jilliby.
Wyuna Farms
Home to incredible orchards filled with the juiciest oranges, Wyuna Farms is one of the most popular fruit picking spots in NSW. Located in the suburb of Kulnara, just north of Mangrove Mountain, Wyuna Farms has over 6,000 orange trees on their sprawling 50 acre property. PYO season is during January and costs $15 per bag.
Address: 982-988 George Downes Drive, Kulnura
Pick Your Own Sunflowers
The Food Farm
Located in the beautiful countryside of Wyong is The Food Farm and once a year they open up their fields filled with sunflowers so you can pick your own. It’s $1 a stem and no need to pre-book, you can just turn up. There’s an honesty box to pop your money into. Don’t forget a set of cutters and closed-toes shoes work best here.
Address: 216 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek
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