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Pick Your Own Cherries at CherryHill Orchards Annual Cherry-Picking Festival
CherryHill Orchards is getting ready for the annual Cherry-Picking Festival, inviting families to enjoy a day of cherry-picking at its two locations. The 100-acre Coldstream orchard will be open from 2 November 2024 to late December, and the 85-acre Wandin East orchard will welcome guests from 25 November 2024 to early January 2025.
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On weekends, families can enjoy food trucks and live music, while the farmgate store will offer cherry ice cream and cherry cider. Grazing platters from Yarra Valley Dairy will also be available daily for those who want to picnic among the orchards.
CherryHill has partnered with local businesses to offer unique experiences, including the “Cherries and Cheese Daytrip” in partnership with Yarra Valley Dairy, which includes an hour of cherry-picking and a cheese tasting session.
Guests can also pre-order picnic packs from Mary Eats Cake featuring quiches, cherry cupcakes, cheeses, and more or take part in the “Cherries Wine & Dine” experience with Rochford Wines, which features a two-course lunch and cherry-picking.
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Important Information about Cherry-Picking Festival
Dates:
Coldstream Orchard – 2 November 2024 – late December
Wandin East Orchard – 25 November 2024 – early January 2025
Open 7 days a week excluding Christmas day
Takeaway cherries are charged per kilogram upon leaving
Price:
Adult (14+) – $ 21.50 (Weekdays), $ 25.00 (Weekends & Public holidays) Child (4–13) – $12.00 (Weekdays), $15.00 (Weekends & Public holidays, 3 and below – Free
Family (2x adult & 2x kids) – $55.00 (Weekdays), $ 65.00 (Weekends)
Groups (minimum of 20 adult) – $19.35 (weekday only)
Address:
Coldstream Orchard – 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
Wandin East Orchard – 474 Queens Rd, Wandin East
Other activities:
Cherries and Cheese
Price:
Adult (14+) – $60.00
Child (4–13) – $35.00
Cherries Wine and Dine
Price:
Adult (14+) – $100.00
Child (4-13) – $52.50
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CherryHill sell tickets at the gate? Unfortunately they don’t, all tickets must be purchased online before attending any of our events. This helps CherryHill manage guest numbers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Is there free on-site parking at CherryHill orchards? Yes, we they offer free on-site parking.
Are dogs allowed at CherryHill Orchards? Dogs are only permitted during the Blossom Festival. Outside of this, animals are not allowed in the orchard. However, assistance animals are welcome.
Does CherryHill have quiet or low-sensory areas? Yes, they have quiet areas throughout the orchard that guests can use if needed. It is recommend that guests with sensory needs, visit during the week when the orchards are less crowded.
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