Apted's Orchards (Arthurs Creek)

Apted's Orchards is a family-owned fruit-growing business established in 1912, with orchards at Arthurs Creek and Kinglake West. The farm grows a range of apples, pears and cherries, with seasonal Pick Your Own experiences at Arthurs Creek.

For summer 2026/27, Apted's is opening its cherry orchard to visitors for the first time. Families can enjoy wandering between the cherry trees, picking ripe cherries straight from the branches and tasting them along the way.

Pick Your Own Cherries (Summer 2026/27)

The inaugural cherry-picking season features a limited number of sessions on three planned Saturdays:

Saturday 28 November 2026
Saturday 5 December 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026

Visitors receive picking baskets and can enjoy tasting cherries while exploring the orchard. Cherries picked to take home are weighed and purchased separately at the end of the visit.

Online bookings are essential. Places are limited because this is the orchard's first public cherry harvest. Dates and sessions are subject to fruit ripeness, weather and harvest conditions.

Pick Your Own Apples and Pears (Autumn 2027)

Apted's also offers seasonal apple and pear picking, with visitors able to select fresh fruit directly from the trees.

The next apple and pear picking season is planned for autumn 2027. Specific dates, available varieties and booking arrangements will be announced closer to the harvest.

Opening Hours:

Cherry picking: Planned for 28 November, 5 December and 12 December 2026. Entry is limited to booked sessions.

Apple and pear picking: Selected dates during autumn 2027, to be announced.

The orchard is not open for public fruit picking every day. Check current announcements before visiting.

Cost:

See current Pick Your Own fruit prices, tickets and booking information.

Cherry-picking admission includes tasting cherries in the orchard. Cherries taken home are charged separately by weight.