Pick Your Own Oranges on the Central Coast
Sometimes it might feel like winter cuts the “things to do list” in half, especially when it’s rainy or windy. Ok, the chilly weather alone makes us not want to leave the house. But there’s one activity that you definitely should do in winter and that is – orange picking!
In fact, Cedar Farm, found in the foothills of the Wyong State Forest, in Dooralong welcomes Coasties to their farm every weekend in winter and every day during the July school holidays. And best of all, this activity caters for the whole family, including your furry friends. That’s right, pups on leads are welcome. They have a coffee cart set and sausage sizzle set up as well as, pony rides, old farm machinery the kids can play on (supervised by adults of course) and a big pile of dirt with wheelbarrows, and shovels. Take it from Nikki (one half of Coasties Mag and mum to 2 boys) this was a hit!
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With its 15 acres of orchards, the farm usually opens 2 or 3 orchards for you to explore and pick from, so there is plenty of fruit to be collected. There is no fee to enter and no bookings are needed you can just rock up and pay for what you pick. Bags of oranges sit around $2.50 a kilogram. But be sure to keep an eye on their socials for updates.
Don’t forget you’ll need to bring your own bag to put the oranges in.
Cedar Farm is located at 48 Dittons Road, Dooralong. This is how you get there: You have to turn off Dooralong Road into Dittons Road. Follow the dirt road to the carpark at the end. Be sure to stop at Gloria’s Farm Stall on your way to grab some other produce and a jar of her famous sweet chilli sauce.
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Congratulation!