Cherries on the Mornington Peninsula
The cherry window is short — usually a few weeks across December and early January — and shaped by the weather. Peninsula orchards run u-pick days and farm-gate stands when the fruit is ripe; ring the orchard the morning you plan to go.
Where to pick and buy cherries
Ripe N Ready Cherry Farm
Red Hill
Sustainably-managed cherry orchard on Arkwells Lane, Red Hill — seasonal U-pick cherries, plus a 7-day farm shop selling free-range eggs and on-farm honey.
Staples Apples and Cherries
Main Ridge
Three-generation Main Ridge family orchard, 60+ years on the land. Varieties include Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady and Golden Delicious apples plus sweet cherries. Apples available March–January from the farm gate stand; cherries seasonal.
Cherry season is weather-dependent and can start or finish sooner than expected. Know a cherry grower we've missed? Suggest a listing.