The summer of Adelaide has come quietly.
The sun gets warm and the wind warms up, but summer always makes people more energetic.
Compared with the serenity of spring, the chic autumn and the cold winter, summer is like a crystal glass, reflecting all the colors of the world.
It is also this season, Australia's local cherry also ushered in maturity.
Australia's local cherry is bright red, fresh juicy, sweet and sour delicious.
In summer orchards, every cherry looks like a genie hanging on a branch, indicating that Australia's Christmas is approaching. Cherries and Christmas are the things that people love.
At cherry farms in South Australia, you can pick cherries yourself between November and January.
At the same time, it is also an opportunity to be close to nature, cherry orchard unique breath and soil, breeze brushing, sunlight through the shade on the ground to form a spot and sweet fruit are always reflected in nature's tenderness and gifts.
And for a little fee, you can taste all kinds of cherries and find your favorite cherry varieties.
Australia is the driest continent in the world. However, there is very high rainfall (over 1000 mm on average) in the Adelaide Mountains, which is a relatively cool area in South Australia, which is the main reason why the cherries in our cherry orchard are of good quality. The soil here is very fertile, with apples, pears and grapes planted in the surrounding orchards
More than 20 growers in (Fleurieu Peninsula) and (Adelaide Hills), just an hour east of Adelaide, have opened their cherry farms to the public. And invite everyone to pick their favorite cherries or pick some of the freshest cherries to bring home.
Tips
- Put on good-fitting flat shoes and hat and sunscreen
- Take your own bag and box so that you can pack the plucked cherries
- Carry cash.-some orchards don't have ATM facilities.
- Go for a picnic, enjoy the sun in the orchard and interesting outdoor activities
Next, Ali will offer you the most perfect cherry picking strategy in South Australia.
For your convenience, we list below the most complete cherry orchard and introduction (sorted by location).
Some orchards will open at different times, and many people will not be able to choose the orchards they want until after Christmas, all depending on the maturity of different varieties of cherries.
Please call or check the website before the orchard opens.
1. Marble Hill Cherries
25 Marble Hill Rd, Ashton
Marble Hill Cherries is an orchard where you can pick your own cherries, located in the scenic Adelaide Hills. It is only a 20-minute drive from Adelaide CBD to Adelaide Airport for 45 minutes.
Marble Hill Cherries all cherries are crimson, sweet and juicy, and there are no white cherries in Marble Hill Cherries. There is also cherry-flavored ice cream, a delicious cherry ice cream in the hot summer of South Australia, I'm afraid there is nothing more pleasant.
You can pick your own cherry, or you can buy cherry ice cream, jam, vinegar and barbecue over the weekend.
Open hours: December-early January, 9am-6pm Wed-Sun, Closed 26 Dec
Tel: 08 8390 0327
www.marblehillcherries.com
2. Harben Vale Cherries
Altmanns Road, Balhannah
Harben Vale Cherries got his name from an old post office.
In 2001, they planted their first cherry tree, and soon they planted 1200. 2800 trees.
You can pick cherries on weekends, but if you want to visit on weekdays, make an appointment to avoid disappointment.
Open time: early December-early January, 9am-5pm weekends,Mon-Fri by appt
Tel: 08 8388 4578, 0439 001 962
www.harbenvale.com
3. Cherries at Verdun
152 Beaumont Rd, Balhannah
You can visit and pick cherries on weekends, but if you want to visit on weekdays, please remember to make an appointment to avoid disappointment.
Open time: Dec-early January, 9am-5pm 7days
Tel: 8388 7048, 0428 829 534
4. Stella Creek,
178 Plummers Rd, Forest Range
There is a farm waiting for you in sunny and vibrant South Australia. It is not seaside but offshore; it is not in the centre of town but is within reach of amenities; it is adjacent to national nature reserves and has mountains and water. Located at the commanding heights of the Adelaide Mountains,. Stella Creek farmers live with wild animals such as kangaroo koala and even moles, overlooking the entire Oak Baringa Valley.
Stella Creek Farm grows cherries, covering an area of 42 mu, located in Mount Adelaide, where Rain Water is abundant. It's only 30 minutes from Adelaide. The farm is currently jointly owned by the Merawyn Mayne and Alan Mayne couples and their daughter.
This is a fine orchard, suitable for interesting family picking. You can also buy homemade cherry ice cream and sausage on weekends
Open time: late November, 9am-5pm 7 days
Tel.: 0432 094,469 / 0417 830,822
www.stellacreek.com.au
5. Forest Range Cherries
76 Plummers Road, Forest Range
This is an interesting cherry-picking orchard. You can also see farm animals and Christmas cherry train models.
This is a small, family-run farm, but we will have a lot of help during the harvest season, and we now spend most of our time pruning.
While farmers are traditional growers, they are well aware of nature's rules and know how to produce fruits of qualified quality to meet the highest international standards of food quality and safety.
Most of the fruit in the orchard can be picked on the ground. In the hot summer, this orchard is also one of the most beautiful scenic spots in the country, it is very suitable for summer vacation. The view on the top of the hill is also very beautiful and worthy of climbing.
Open time: December, 10am-6pm Wednesday-Sunday
Tel: 08 8389 8500
www.cherries.net.au
6. Plummers Border Valley Orchards
32 Plummers Rd,Forest Range
There are more than ten different varieties of cherries chosen by the king.
Plummers owns the forest of range for 120 years, owner Ian Plummer and son Gavin are the fourth descendant growers
The property grew by 80 hectares per 200 acres of apples and 4 hectares of cherries per 10 acres.
The varieties planted in the orchard are Mr. Bing,Summit,Lapins,Van,Simone,Hans, Sir Stella,Douglas, and so on.
Open time: early December-mid January, 9am-5pm 7 days
Tel: 0407 716 929 / 0407 898,318
www.cherry-picking.com.au
7. Martin Hill Cherries
309 Martin Hill Rd, Forreston
Located in the Gumeracha area, you can choose or purchase box cherries and rhubarb after Christmas.
Open hours: December (after Xmas)-Mid January, 8am-7pm | 7 days
Tel: 8389 1118, 0407 920 239
www.martinhillcherries.com
8. Kersbrook Cherry Farm
1718 South Para Rd, Kersbrook
Farmers bought the property in 1988 and set up a cherry farm in one of the most beautiful areas of northeast Victoria in a serene valley surrounded by hills.
They currently have 7000 cherry trees-some are young and yet to be produced.
You can choose high-quality black cherries and white cherries. Or you can buy a ready box of cherries. You can visit from the fourth week of November to the middle of December.
Open hours: 4th week Nov-3rd week Dec, 9am-5pm | 7 days
Tel: 8389 2231, 0412 056,001
9. Harrisville Orchards
72 Harris Road, Lenswood
In addition to picking cherries, you can also drink crisp apples and cherry juice sparkling wine. If you visit in May, you can also buy the award-winning Pink Lady Apple.
Open time: Early Dec-early Jan, 9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, Closed Sun
Tel: 0407 427 747
www.harrisvilleorchards.com
10. Cheron Enterprises
109B Coldstore Rd, Lenswood
This orchard offers cherry picking, and if you like to spend a comfortable afternoon on the mountain, it will also offer you a picnic spot.
Open time: Late November-early January, 8am-4pm 7 days
Tel: 08 8389 8574; 0419 845 237
www.pickyourowncherries.blogspot.com
11. BP Organic Cherry Farm
437 Mawson Rd, Lenswood
You can choose organic white cherries and red cherries, or buy a box or a bag of pre-selected cherries. They also grow figs, plums, and so on, and can be purchased if they like.
Open time: early December-mid January, 9am-5pm 7 days | Open Christmas Day
Tel: 08 8389 8222,0407 22 33 99
www.bpcherry.com
12. Cherrytime Orchard
1917 Lobethal Rd, Lobethal
Cherrytime is just a 10-minute drive from the Wangarata (Wangaratta), northeast of Victoria, Australia, home to the annual Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival. Other times, there are delicious jams, jelly, sauces and syrup produced from a wide variety of fruit in the orchard.
You can choose one of your favorite huts to pick cherries.
Open time: December, 10am-6pm 7 days
Tel: 08 8389 6902; 0423 663,634
13. Lennane Orchards
814D Montacute Rd, Montacute.
Here are more than 20 different varieties of cherries, raspberries, lemons and other fruits. You can also buy your favorite packaged cherries, baked goods and jams, preserves and fresh ice cream at the cafe.
Open time: Usually first week November until Christmas, 9am-6pm 7 days
Tel: 08 8390 2271
www.lennaneorchards.com.au
14. Fleurieu Cherries
159 Pages Flat Rd, Pages Flat
You can pick cherry liquors in this orchard. You can also buy some homemade cherry ice cream to get rid of the heat.
Open time: early December-mid January, 9am-6pm 7 days
Tel: 08 8556 1314 / 0410 488 464
www.fleurieucherries.com
