Cherries may not be available every day due to weather conditions, ripeness of fruit etc
So to avoid disappointment please call the grower, or check their website or social media
Your Guide to the Growers
PYO & SHED DOOR SALES
SHED DOOR SALES ONLY
仓库现货，也可以自行采摘。
仅仓库现货出售，不可自行采摘。
NORTON SUMMIT, ASHTON, URAIDLA
Already picked cherries, available in bags
or boxes or come and pick-your-own fruit
straight from the trees!
Already picked cherries only, available in
bags or boxes!
FOREST RANGE, LENSWOOD, LOBETHAL
1.3 Kersbrook Cherry Farm
1.1 Torrens Valley Orchards
HAHNDORF, MT BARKER, ECHUNGA
FLEURIEU PENINSULA: WILLUNGA
PICK-YOUR-OWN (PYO) ONLY
请自行采摘，仓库无现货。
Come into the orchard and pick the cherries
yourself, for the freshest fruit you will ever
taste!
3.2 Marble Hill Cherries
COONALPYN
4.4
4.6 4.7
Mount Boothby
Con. Park
BIG DESERT
Park
WILDERNESS
B57
PARK
NGARKAT CONSERVATION PARK
Culburra
H
W
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TINTINARA
Mount Shaugh
Con. Park
Mount Rescue
Conservation Park
VICTORI
A8
DU
Messent
Con.
Park
S
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Melba’s
Chocolate
Factory
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Minor Connecting Road . . .
Other Roads . . . . . . . . . . . .
Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Railway & Station . . . . . . . .
Route Marker. . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3
Telopea
Downs
Broug
Bordertown
Unsealed
Willalooka
M1
Mundulla
ELIZABETH
Torrens
Island
URAIDLA
GULF
TO WILLUNGA
ST VINCENT
BRIDGEWATER
Mylor
Coromandel
Valley
R
ECHUNGA
Clarendon
Kuitpo
ga
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kap
On Onkaparinga River
Port Noarlunga Reef &
Onkaparinga Estuary
Aquatic Reserve
Totness
Rec. Pk
Kangarilla Forest
MEADOWS
Aldinga Reef Port
Aquatic Willunga
Aldinga
Prospect
Hill
6.2
ALDINGA BAY
6.1
YANKALILLA
BAY
B23
YANKALILLA
Yulte
Con. Pk
Spring Mount
Myponga Con. Pk
Con. Pk
5.2
MT COMPASS
Inman Valley
Mt Billy Con. Park
A13
B45
Langhorne Creek
B37
Nixon Skinner Con. Pk
Greenways
Scott
Con.
Pk
Currency
Creek
TO MT GAMBIER
STH EAST C211
A66
Coonawarra
LAKE Nora Creina
ST. CLAIR
LAKE
GEORGE
BEACHPORT
Southend
Penola
Furner
Chetwy
Dergholm
Hatherleigh
Rendelsham
National
Mount KALANGADOO
Burr
C198
B1
TANTANOOLA
Park
LAKE
BON
NE S.
Finniss
EDENH
C212
Canunda
Ashbourne
Finniss
Con. Pk
Apsley
Langkoop
MILLICENT
Strathalbyn
Kyeema
Con. Pk
A13
B23
M1
B37
Kuitpo Forest
Scrub
Con. Pk
Wistow
Woodchester
Flat
C208
B1
LAKE
ELIZA
MOUNT
BARKER
MACCLESFIELD
Kuitpo Forest
McLaren
Vale
Moana Sands Con. Pk
Nairne
Flaxley
National Park
Old Noarlunga
Kybybolite
Hynam
C240
ROBE
Hahndorf
r
ive
Scott Creek
Con.
Park
M2
OPEN: mid December – mid January 8am – 6pm 7 days
Location: 449 Yundi Rd, Yundi (4 mins from Victor Harbor Rd)
Enquiries: t: 08 8556 0290 / 0428 186 001
www.facebook.com/kerriescherries
Luscious cherries, fresh raspberries, fruit sorbets, cherry
paste, jams & sauces. We’d love to see you this summer!
BALHANNAH
M1
CRAFERS
NARACOORTE
Avenue
LUCINDALE
C213
Boatswain Point
A13
Hallett Cove Con. Pk
OPEN: mid November – early January 8am– 6pm 7 days
Location: 219 Battunga Road (Meadows Rd), Echunga.
Enquiries: t: 08 8388 8614/ 0437 824 909 / 0404 736 611
e: [email protected]
Farm fresh cherries: 9km from Meadows, 9km from
Hahndorf, 9km from Mt Barker. Sorry No PYO.
Cape Jaffa
Wright Bay
Woodside
Frances
Keppoch
BAY
Kingston S.E.5.1
Y
HW
A15
LITTLE DESERT
NATIONAL PARK
Wyomi
MT
TORRENS
Lobethal
ADELAIDE
GLENELG
B10
BIRDWOOD
4.9 Mason’s Orchards
OPEN: late November - early January
8am-late Mon - Sat
Location: 116 Masons Road, Forest Range.
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 8145 / 0438 898 386
e: [email protected]
Quality cherries, jams, dried fruits & berries. Closed Sundays.
GUMERACHA
HOUGHTON
A13
KANIVA
C208
LACEPEDE
KERSBROOK
PORT
ADELAIDE
Serviceton
RD
Padthaway
B1
A66
OPEN: late November - early January 8 .30am–5pm Mon-Fri
Location: 158 Cold Store Rd, Lenswood or by appointment
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 8285; 0412 342 973
Est 1922, Fruit grown using the best of Biodynamic, Organic
and Conventional growing systems. Industry leader in tree
training & packing systems.
Wolseley
NARACOORTE
TO
ADELAIDE
Keith
Gum Lagoon
Con. Park
20
KILOMETRES
Freeway / Expressway. . . .
Through Route . . . . . . . . . .
Major Connecting Road . . . Sealed
FLEURIEU PENINSULA
4.3 Ellimatta Orchard
SCALE
5
RIDDOCH
4.1 BP ORGANIC CHERRY FARM: OPEN
Con.
ES
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER
MOST ORCHARDS ARE CLOSED.
Perhaps once a season, a Catastrophic Fire Day is declared.
Check whether the orchard will be open, or defer your visit
until weather conditions improve, usually by the next day.
Check www.cfs.sa.gov.au or www.bom.gov.au/sa
A8
3.3
6.2 Kerrie’s Cherries
CATASTROPHIC FIRE DAY WARNING:
Springs
INC
OPEN: Dec - early January
9am– 5pm 7 days
Location: Beaumont Rd, Verdun.
Enquiries: t: 08 8388 7048 m: 0428 829 534
e: [email protected] F: Cherries-Pick-Your-Own-Verdun
PYO easy picking cherries. Historic family farm est 1847.
5 mins from Hahndorf exit SE Freeway. Follow signs 1.5kms
along Beaumont Rd Verdun. EFTPOS & picnic area w views.
CLOTHING: When you come to
pick cherries we suggest you wear
closed, flat shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP!
LAMEROO
PR
5.3 Cherries at Verdun
4.8
MURRAYVILLE
B12
Scorpion
Salt Creek
OPEN: early November - late December 10am–6pm 7 days
Location: 97 Old Norton Summit Road, Norton Summit.
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 1817 e: [email protected]
w: jo71530.wix.com/bandiera-cherries
www.facebook.com/bandiera.cherries
5.2 Adelaide Hills Cherries
4.3
4.9
3.2
OPEN: late November - early January
from 9am 7 days
Location: 1147 Greenhill Rd, Uraidla.
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 3021; 0419 844 220
www.greenhillcherries.com
Facebook: Wotton’s Greenhill Cherries
Fresh premium cherries, raspberries & jams; minutes from
Burnside. EFTPOS available.
3.4 Bandiera Cherries
Ki Ki
DS
RD
40
Panitya
PINNAROO
Yumali
HWY
OPEN: early December – early January
9am-5pm w/ends
Location: 34 Altmanns Road (off Junction Rd), Balhannah
Enquiries: t: 08 8388 4578; 0439 001 962
www.harbenvale.com e: [email protected]
Easy picking, minutes from SE Freeway Mt Barker
interchange or Hahndorf. Mon - Fri by appointment.
Marble Hill
Ruins
TO ADELAIDE
WA
R
HWY
Parilla
HWY
5.1 Harben Vale Cherries
3.1 3.4
ED
PARK
OPEN: early December – mid January
9am– 6pm 7 days
Location: 159 Pages Flat Rd, Pages Flat.
Find us on
Enquiries: t: 08 8556 1314 / 0419 823 721
Facebook!
www.fleurieucherries.com e: [email protected]
Cherry icecream, liqueur, choctops, jam, relish, chocolate &
vinegar. Easy to find, park & pick. Wheelchair access. Picnic
area. Wine tasting & sales available at cellar door. EFTPOS.
VIA MAGILL RD
Coomandook
4.1
MENINGIE
CO
4.2
OR
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4.5
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Sherlock
Buccleuch
Geranium
Peake
Jabuk
Parrakie
Cooke Plains
B1
HINDMARSH
Port Elliot ISLAND
2.2 VICTOR
HARBOR
ENCOUNTER BAY
TO ADELAIDE
3.3 Wotton’s Greenhill Cherries
MILANG L A K E
E XAN D R I NA
Goolwa Clayton A LNarrung
2.1
3.1 Cowlings Cherries: Organic
OPEN: early November - early January 9am– 6pm 7 days
Location: 333 Old Norton Summit Rd, Norton Summit.
4km from Magill.
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 1657 www.cowlingscherries.com
Closest orchard to city. Certified Organic dark, white & sour
cherries, apricots, pure cherry vinegar, EFTPOS.
Cert ACO 10006
Wellington
E
ES
6.1 Fleurieu Cherries
Myponga
MALLE
B12
C
PRIN
OPEN: Early Dec - early Jan9am– 5.30pm Mon-Sat
Location: 72 Harris Road, Lenswood.
Enquiries: t: 0407 427 747 or
e: [email protected]
www.harrisvilleorchards.com or Facebook.
Award-winning apples, cherries, apple & cherry juice/sparkling; Christmas gifts. Closed Sundays.
MT COMPASS
Finniss
Y
4.7 Harrisville Orchards
TO ADELAIDE
Tailem
Bend
Woods Point
Jervois
HW
OPEN: Late November - early January 8am– 4pm 7 days
Location: 109B Coldstore Rd, Lenswood.
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 8574; 0419 845 237
www.pickyourowncherries.blogspot.com
Easy picking, everything provided; picnic spots; toilets
available; cash only.
Closed: extreme fire danger days.
OPEN: December
10am–6pm 7 days
Location: 1917 Lobethal Rd, Lobethal
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 6902; 0417 880 968
e: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: Cherrytime Orchard Barnard
Visit our friendly farm for easy pick cherries!
Strathalbyn
Willunga
30
1.2
S
4.8 Cheron Enterprises
4.4 Cherrytime Orchard
OPEN: early November - late December 9am–6pm 7 days
Location: 93 Institute Rd, Montacute
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 2213 m: 0421 159 405
Find us on
e: [email protected]
Facebook!
www.montacutevalleyorchards.com.au
Export quality cherries, cherry pies, jams, fruit ice-cream.
Strawberries, apricots in Dec; nectarines & peaches in Jan.
HILL
OPEN: early December - mid January 9am–5pm 7 days
Location: 32 Plummers Rd, Forest Range (signs from here)
e: [email protected] www.cherry-picking.com.au
Enquiries: t: 0407 716 929 / 0407 898 318
Ten varieties cherries - early, mid & late season.
Easy picking; close parking.
OPEN: early December - mid January
9am–5pm 7 days
Location: 437 Mawson Rd, Lenswood.
OPEN 25 DEC
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 8222; 0407 22 33 99
www.bpcherry.com
Organically grown red, white and sour cherries,
NASAA certified organic Cert 5375.
2.1 Montacute Valley Orchards
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4.6 Plummers Border Valley Orchards
4.1 BP Organic Cherry Farm
LIMESTONE COAST
OPEN: mid November - end January
9am–5pm 7 days
Location: 31 Hartley Road, Gumeracha.
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 1881 e: [email protected]
www.kentonvalleycherries.com.au
EFTPOS, Export cherries, 2nds available, Devonshire teas &
desserts, homemade jams and sauces.
20
KILOMETRES
Through Route . . . . . . . . . .
Major Connecting Road . . . Sealed Unse
Minor Connecting Road . . .
Other Roads . . . . . . . . . . . .
Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Railway & Station . . . . . . . .
Route Marker. . . . . . . . . . . .
M1
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OPEN: December 10am–6pm Wed - Sun
Location: 76 Plummers Road, Forest Range
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 8500 www.cherries.net.au
www.facebook.com/PYOCherries
PYO specialists – onsite parking & toilets - cards accepted,
soft drinks, ice cream, Christmas Cherry Train (model), farm
animals.
OPEN: early November until Christmas
9am–6pm 7 days
Location: 814D Montacute Rd, Montacute (just past CFS shed on right)
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 2271 www.lennaneorchards.com.au
m: 0417 814 863 e: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: Lennane Orchards
Café, picnic areas, fresh fruit blended ice creams, EFTPOS,
10 mins from suburbs, raspberries & lemons too.
1.2 Kenton Valley Cherries
SCALE
10
NA
4.5 Forest Range Cherries
2.2 Lennane Orchards
0
TIO
NA
OPEN: Late November
9am–5pm 7 days
Location: 178 Plummers Rd, Forest Range (TOP OF THE HILL)
Enquiries: [email protected] t: 0432 094 469
www.stellacreek.com.au or FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
Boutique orchard; easy picking w permanent netting; DARK,
WHITE & SOUR cherries; cherry ice cream & w/end sausage
sizzle. Picnic area. Scenic views. A fun family day! EFTPOS.
OPEN: December - mid January
8am–7pm 7 days
Location: 309 Martin Hill Road, Forreston.
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 1118; 0407 920 239
www.martinhillcherries.com Facebook: Martin Hill Cherries
Fresh tasty cherries & rhubarb; PYO cherries after Christmas
only. EFTPOS available.
1.1
S
4.2 Stella Creek
1.4 Martin Hill Cherries
1.3
OPEN: 1st November - late January
7am–6pm 7 days
Location: 525 Winton Road, Gumeracha.
Enquiries: t: 08 8389 1405 e: [email protected]
www.tvocherries.com
View SA’s largest cherry growing and packing operation.
PRINCE
OPEN: December - early January
9am– 6pm Wed–Sun
Location: 25 Marble Hill Rd, Ashton.
Closed 26 Dec.
Enquiries: t: 08 8390 0327 / [email protected]
www.marblehillcherries.com
FACEBOOK Marble Hill Cherries to book for weekends.
Cherry ice cream, vinegar & jam, w/end BBQ, EFTPOS, toilets.
OPEN: 4th week Nov – 3rd week Dec
9am–5pm 7 days
Location: 1718 South Para Road, Kersbrook.
(3km from Chain of Ponds) Enquiries: t: 08 8389 2231 or
0412 056 001 e: [email protected]
Premium dark, white & sour cherries; gateway to Barossa
wine region and Whispering Wall.
1.4
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Orchard Regions
CHECK IF OPEN BEFORE YOU COME!
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The deep, fresh green of the orchards & the much anticipated colouring of the first of the cherries brings with it
new activity. The first of the pickers, much chatter, buckets,
crates, bins, boxes, pallets, motor bikes, trucks...
This is what we are all here for!
Depending on the weather and available varieties, these
beautiful gifts from nature can be enjoyed from mid November through until January.
Late Spring & Summer.... red, ripe cherries!
The orchards are stunning & alive with the buzz of the bees
as the clusters of swollen fruit buds burst into beautiful
blossom. Bees and other insects are vital in the pollination
of the cherry blossom. In fact most cherry trees require
cross pollination between varieties. Some growers actually
bring hives into their orchards to assist with pollination. As
the blossom falls the new cherries, even smaller than a pea,
can be seen & their development eagerly observed with only
8 weeks or so to go...
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It is estimated that 4,000 tonnes will be harvested if we have good weather! Many of these will
be exported interstate and overseas.
•
95% of SA cherries are grown in the Adelaide
Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula; from Ashton to
Willunga, and 14 other districts in between. Each
district has its own micro-climate, meaning cherries are ripe at different times.
•
The South Australian cherry season is from mid
November to mid January, with the peak time
being December.
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For great recipes go to our website:
www.cherriessa.com.au
Yes, they are just not export quality as they may
be a little undersize or have a slight skin blemish.
They are perfectly good for eating and cooking.
Seconds cherries: are they still good?
Selecting the perfect cherry
Autumn.... golden leaves, pruning
About SA Cherries
CGSA
Visit the app store on your mobile device to download the
‘Fresh Cherries’ app for an app version of the Cherry Map!
For more info visit our website:
www.cherriessa.com.au
Cherry Selection
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Cherries are picked ripe and sweet from the
tree, they do not continue to ripen once they are
picked.
Cherries - a true “super fruit”! Yes, when it comes to
cherries more is better. Emerging studies* continue to
explore the role of cherries in:
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Keep them cool to keep them fresh –
so put that bowl of cherries in the fridge!
•
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Store dry and loosely packed in a closed container in the fridge until ready to serve (0-4 degrees
is best).
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Leave the stems on to maintain freshness.
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To serve – rinse under cold water, drain and
enjoy.
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Remove stones for young children,
or for cooking, using a cherry/olive stoner.
Spoil yourself and enjoy cherries anytime:
on a cheeseboard, as a snack, in the lunch
box........Remember: 1 cup fresh cherries 80
calories only!-
It is up to the orchard whether they charge an entry
fee or not. Most orchards will charge a small entry
fee to cover the use of their facilities and the cost of
any cherries that are eaten while you are picking. This
means you can feel free to try out the different varieties and see what you prefer!
What’s the best way to check if the orchard is
open?
Most orchards have a website or social media that
you can check before making the journey. If you have
a special question or request, email or call if
necessary.
Freezing
Yes! cherries freeze well to use for cooking throughout the year!
•
Rinse and drain the cherries.
•
Leave the stones in – they pop out easily when
squeezed during defrosting.
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Place in freezer bags or lidded container and
freeze.
Then visit our website & follow the links for more
information:
www.cherriessa.com.au
&
Cherries are a power-packed food loaded with
antioxidants and essential nutrients such as
beta-carotene (vitamin A) all linked to a variety of
health benefits. Sound good?
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reducing the risk of heart disease and
certain cancers
alleviating the pain of arthritis and gout
the possible prevention of memory loss as in
Alzheimer’s
reducing the risk of diabetes
improving the body’s circadian rhythm
or sleep patterns
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Why are there entry fees for Pick-Your-Own?
The Cherry Story
ORCHARD OPENING TIMES: are subject to weather
conditions and availability of fruit. Always check the
grower’s website or social media before driving long
distances.
Cherries and Health
What should I wear to go cherry picking?
Before visiting an orchard it is always best to check
the weather forecast for the day. In hot weather,
remember to slip (on light shirt) slop (on some sunscreen) slap (on a hat and sunglasses)! Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. Remember it can be cooler
in the hills, so bring a jacket if the weather is mild.
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All growers on the Map are members of CGSA.
Make a healthy choice – buy and enjoy South
Australian cherries this summer.
Storing
Why do cherry prices vary?
As cherry crops are so dependent on the weather,
the size and quality of crops can vary from year to
year. Sometimes a crop may have minimal sellable
fruit. Under these circumstances, the sellable cherries demand a higher price. Some years the weather
conditions can be perfect and the orchard may have
a bumper crop. Under these circumstances you may
see the price of cherries drop.
The orchards become a sea of beautiful golden,
red & brown & the secateurs are out!
Trees are pruned to; Keep branches at a good picking
height; Rejuvenate and invigorate the trees ensuring desired
yields per tree; Produce larger fruit.
Watering by irrigation continues until the rains arrive...
Follow the Map & visit one or more of these
Adelaide Hills cherry orchards – each has a unique
experience waiting just for you!
Cherry Season is generally from mid to late November
lasting until late December to early January. However,
this depends on what varieties are available and can
vary year to year. Check with the individual orchards
to see if they have early or late varieties.
•
Is the stem a fresh green?
Is the skin firm and glossy?
Taste! Different varieties vary in flavour and
texture.
Please ask the orchardist/greengrocer first
before tasting!
Many varieties of cherries are grown so you can
enjoy fresh, luscious SA cherries throughout the
summer, from November right through to January.
What time of year can I buy fresh cherries?
Winter.... cold, bare branches
SOUTH AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE FRUIT FLY FREE
Please help us protect our crops from fruit flyDON’T BRING OTHER FRUIT INTO OUR ORCHARDS.
South Australian cherry growers are passionate
about what they do and proud of the fine
fruit they produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our existing cherry varieties, bred in cold climate
countries, require hundreds of hours between 1 & 12 degrees C to enable the fruit to set. This is called the
‘chill factor’. Throughout these cold months the leaves have
gone but the clusters of fruit buds for next season’s crop
are already formed...
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Over 30 varieties of cherries are grown in SA. The
top six varieties being: Merchant, Stella, Lapin,
Simone, Van & Sweetheart. However, you will find
that each grower will have something interesting, with different varieties, some unique to their
farm. Everyone tries to plant early, mid season
and late varieties, so that their picking season
will last from 5-9 weeks. Some growers also have
sour cherries just before Christmas, and white
cherries which are highly prized and something
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