Are cherries included in the ticket price?

Yes, you can eat as many cherries as you like while picking. Any cherries taken home are charged per kilogram.

How long does the cherry-picking session last?

Each timeslot includes two hours of picking, with an additional 30 minutes for entry and exit procedures.

Can I bring my own picnic?

Yes, guests can bring their own picnic to enjoy the lawns, or pre-order picnic packs available Friday to Sunday.

Is there parking available on-site?

Free on-site parking is provided, including accessible parking and amenities.

Are the orchards wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the orchard is wheelchair and stroller accessible; contact info@cherryhill.com.au for specific accessibility questions.

Can I bring pets to the orchard?

Only assistance animals are permitted; pets are otherwise not allowed except during the Blossom Festival event.

Cherry Picking Adventure at CherryHill Orchards, Coldstream

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne lies Coldstream, Victoria, home to CherryHill Orchards’ sprawling 100-acre Coldstream Orchard. This destination offers Australia’s largest cherry-picking experience—an outdoor day trip that’s as engaging as it is delicious. Here, the rolling hills set a vivid stage for an immersive hands-on adventure, where visitors can handpick the freshest cherries directly from the tree branches and taste their way through the orchard as they go.

This isn’t just cherry picking—it’s a full sensory experience that combines nature, food, and live entertainment. Each ticket grants two hours of all-you-can-eat cherry access, encouraging guests to savor the sweet, juicy varieties such as Royal Dawn, Regina, and Bing, renowned for their rich flavor profiles nurtured by Victoria’s temperate climate. Beyond the picking, you can linger on the expansive lawns where weekend food trucks and live acoustic music provide a lively, festive atmosphere.

CherryHill enhances the day with convenience and comfort: shuttle buses assist in reaching remote orchard sections, on-site retail and café spaces offer cherry-based treats like famous cherry ice cream and beverages, and picnic packs can be pre-ordered or guests may bring their own picnic to enjoy the scenic surroundings. The orchard maintains a thoughtful visitor flow with specific timeslots to ensure everyone enjoys ample picking time without overcrowding.

Set within the Yarra Valley wine region, Coldstream’s fertile soils and gentle elevation create ideal growing conditions, making this orchard a unique gem for fruit lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It connects families and friends to an agricultural tradition rarely accessible so close to a major city. CherryHill Orchards blends fresh-air recreation with seasonal sweetness, turning a simple summer day into a memorable outing for locals and visitors from Melbourne and beyond.

About CherryHill Orchards

CherryHill Orchards is a cherry orchard located in Yering, Victoria, offering seasonal orchard experiences across multiple sites including Coldstream and Wandin East. The business programs a calendar of events that showcase cherry blossom season and summer picking, including the Blossom Festival, Blossom By Light, Bloom and Graze, Early Bird Cherry Picking, Cherry Picking at Wandin East, and themed day trips such as Cheese, Cherries and Chocolate Day Trip.

Visitors can pre-order a range of grazing boxes for convenient pick-up on arrival. Couples Grazing Boxes (Wandin and Coldstream) and Group Grazing Boxes (Wandin and Coldstream) feature Yarra Valley Dairy selections, premium prosciutto, relish, olives, goat cheese, crackers, and eco-friendly cutlery. Grazing options are designed for picnics among orchard scenery.

Early Bird Cherry Picking at the Coldstream Orchard offers an all-you-can-eat picking experience on a 100-acre orchard, with live music, food trucks, and unique cherry treats. Blossom By Light presents illuminated cherry blossoms with evening activities such as campfires, marshmallow roasting, local wine and food trucks. Bloom and Graze runs over two weekends with market stalls, wineries and family-friendly entertainment; select events welcome dogs.

CherryHill also offers professional portrait photography packages during blossom season, with private short sessions, online galleries, and edited images. Online pre-ordering, organized event programming, and curated local produce create reliable visitor experiences. Located in Yering within the Yarra Valley and positioned about an hour from Melbourne, CherryHill Orchards provides seasonal orchard activities focused on cherries, food and memorable outdoor events. Advance booking is recommended for popular weekend events.