Pick Your Own will start again after Anzac Day 2025.
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Pick Your Own will start again after Anzac Day 2025. 〰️
PERSIMMON PICKING HAS FINISHED FOR 2024 AND WILL RESTART AFTER ANZAC DAY IN 2025.
Enjoy a day out with friends and family while picking sweet, crunchy Fuyu persimmons straight from the tree!
DURATION
Sessions are approximately 60 minutes duration and commence sharply at the stated session time. They include an informative talk about the types of persimmons and the history of the farm as well as a guide to picking the best fruit. All sessions involve a short guided walk over grass to the picking location (pram and stroller-friendly).
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and be ready for the guided tour to commence.
COST
Entry Fees:
Adults $10
Kids 3 - 12 years $7
Kids 2 and under FREE
Picked fruit: Market Price
We accept cash, all credit cards or bank transfer.
GROUP AND MINI-BUS BOOKINGS
Mini-bus bookings and community groups are welcome. Contact us to arrange your picking session.
WEEKDAY SESSIONS
Phone Sarah on 0493 702 541 if you would like a persimmon picking session during the week at a time that is not already listed. A minimum number of 10 adults is required for a session to go ahead - we will advise you by 8am the morning of your session if it needs to be postponed due to inadequate numbers.
WAIT LIST
If your desired session is full, please send a message to Sarah on 0493 702 541 and include the number of people plus the day and session(s) requested and we will add you to the wait list. All bookings are confirmed via SMS two days prior and cancellations do occur.
SMS UPDATES
We send an SMS message to our VIP customers at the start of harvest and at critical points during the season e.g. when certain varieties become available or Pick Your Own is starting. If you would like to be added to our list, please complete the contact form and indicate you would like to be added to our SMS list.
IMPORTANT
Bring your own reusable carry bags to collect the Fuyus. Fruit cutters (e.g. picking snips, secateurs) can be borrowed, or you can bring your own.
Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes with good grip. White shoes, thongs or high heels are not recommended. The orchard has trip hazards and can be slippery, especially after rain. Please read the full Terms and Conditions before booking.
The farm includes waterways and a large dam. Please supervise children at all times.
Sorry, no public toilets. The closest ones are a 1 minute drive away, located near Liquorland/Aldi or behind Galston Library (see directions).
Sessions will go ahead in wet weather, except when there is lightning or torrential rain. If cancelled, we will give you the opportunity to rebook in the next available session.
There is plenty of parking near the house in a dedicated area for pick your own. Please follow the sign for PYO Parking. Please don’t park in the first carpark for the packing shed.
Reserve your ticket by completing the booking form below. Payment will be collected when you come to the farm.
Sessions will be confirmed via SMS 1-2 days prior.
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