Pink Ladies for Pink Ribbon: A Mother’s Day Apple‑picking Weekend at Apteds Orchards, Arthurs Creek

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Pink Ladies for Pink Ribbon: A Mother’s Day Apple‑picking Weekend at Apteds Orchards, Arthurs Creek

Across 9 & 10 May, spend roughly 1.5 hours wandering Pink Lady rows, picnicking amid autumn colour and helping fund the National Breast Cancer Foundation through per‑ticket and per‑kilogram donations.

Pink Ladies for Pink Ribbon: A Mother’s Day Apple‑picking Weekend at Apteds Orchards, Arthurs Creek.

Duration
1.5
Location
Arthurs Creek
Operator
Apteds Orchards
Category
Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxed, autumnal orchard day at Apteds Orchards in Arthurs Creek: families are invited to stroll the Pink Lady rows, pick fruit at their own pace, and settle into orchard seating for picnic moments while supporting breast cancer research.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SEASON

Pink Lady rows at their autumn best

Pink Lady season offers crisp air, glowing rows of fruit and a calm atmosphere perfect for slowing down—an ideal backdrop for family photos and unhurried picking.

THE REASON

A meaningful Mother’s Day that gives back

This special weekend directs $5 from every adult ticket and $1 from every kilogram of fruit picked to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, combining a day out with tangible support for research.

THE RHYTHM

Pick, picnic, weigh and take home

Sessions are designed for relaxed exploration: check in, collect your picking bag, wander the rows, pause for picnic moments among orchard seating, then return to weigh and finalise your purchase.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

A single session unfolds simply: arrive at Apteds Orchards and check in, receive your picking bag, then spend roughly 1.5 hours wandering Pink Lady rows at your own pace, pausing for picnic moments in the orchard before returning to weigh your fruit and head home with freshly picked apples and memories.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits—and who should think twice.

1
Families with childrenDesigned for family time: the weekend specifically invites families to wander rows, picnic and take photos together during Pink Lady season.
2
Visitors celebrating Mother’s DayThis event is tailored to Mother’s Day weekend, offering special touches and a relaxed setting to mark the occasion with mum.
3
Community‑minded visitorsIdeal for travelers who want a pleasant outdoor experience that also contributes to breast cancer research via donations tied to tickets and fruit picked.
4
Short‑session plannersA good option if you want a single, contained outdoor activity—sessions are about 1.5 hours in duration.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Session length

Sessions run across 9 & 10 May and are structured for about 1.5 hours each.

What to expect on arrival

Check in at Apteds Orchards to collect your picking bag and settle into the orchard before heading out to the rows.

Picnic & facilities

Orchard seating is available for picnic moments and family photos during your visit.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does Pink Ladies for Pink Ribbon take place?

The event runs across 9 & 10 May.

How long is each session?

Each session is approximately 1.5 hours in duration.

How does the donation work?

$5 from every adult ticket and $1 from every kilogram of fruit picked will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

What happens when we finish picking?

Return to the check‑in area to weigh your fruit and finalise your fruit purchase.

What do we take home?

You leave with the Pink Lady apples you picked, photos and family memories, and the knowledge your visit supported breast cancer research.

Where is the event held?

At Apteds Orchards in Arthurs Creek, Victoria.