SILVAN OTHER FIELD GUIDE
A Two‑Hour U‑Pick Among Silvan’s Cherry Trees
Spend a measured two hours at Blue Hills Berries & Cherries on Chapman Road picking—and eating—fresh cherries; buckets, on‑site payment and seasonal food options make this a tidy day out for orchard visitors.
A Two‑Hour U‑Pick Among Silvan’s Cherry Trees.
Blue Hills Berries & Cherries on Chapman Road in Silvan stages a short, seasonal orchard experience: guests move among rows of cherry trees, sample fruit in the orchard with an all‑you‑can‑eat entry, then pay only for the fruit they take home. The operation provides picking buckets and accepts EFT, and the session is scheduled as a focused two‑hour activity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
All‑you‑can‑eat orchard picking
Entry includes unlimited cherries to eat while you’re in the orchard; the cherries you pick to take home are weighed and paid for on exit.
Picture‑book orchard surroundings
The pick‑your‑own takes place amid picturesque agricultural land in Silvan—an experience framed as much by the setting as the fruit.
Buckets, payment and weekend food service
Picking buckets are supplied free of charge and EFT facilities are available; there is often an on‑site coffee/food truck on weekends and takeaway food and drinks are sold at the nearby Farm Gate Store on 27 Parker Road.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour U‑pick actually feels like
The visit is a compact, hands‑on orchard session: arrive at Chapman Road, move into the marked picking areas, sample cherries to your heart’s content while you pick, then weigh and purchase any fruit you plan to take home. Sessions are framed as a two‑hour window, with on‑site conveniences such as supplied buckets and electronic payment.
THE HARVEST
All‑you‑can‑eat orchard picking
Entry includes unlimited cherries to eat while you’re in the orchard; the cherries you pick to take home are weighed and paid for on exit.
THE SETTING
Picture‑book orchard surroundings
The pick‑your‑own takes place amid picturesque agricultural land in Silvan—an experience framed as much by the setting as the fruit.
THE PRACTICALS
Buckets, payment and weekend food service
Picking buckets are supplied free of charge and EFT facilities are available; there is often an on‑site coffee/food truck on weekends and takeaway food and drinks are sold at the nearby Farm Gate Store on 27 Parker Road.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this U‑pick suits—and when to plan your visit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a seasonal offering; check that cherry season is operating before you travel—when season has finished visits are not available.
Wear sensible footwear—the ground can be uneven. Sunblock and hats are recommended for protection in the Australian summer. Picking buckets are supplied free of charge.
There will often be an on‑site coffee/food truck at each cherry picking location on weekends (weekday presence is not guaranteed); takeaway food, cold drinks and ice cream are sold at the Farm Gate Store, 27 Parker Road.
Cherries you take home are weighed and paid for upon exit; EFT facilities are available on site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is cherry picking currently open?
Cherry season has now finished; check for reopening next season.
How long does a picking session last?
The advertised duration for the Chapman Road U‑pick session is two hours.
Do I need to bring my own bucket?
No—picking buckets are supplied free of charge.
How do I pay for the cherries I take home?
Cherries taken home are weighed and paid for on exit; EFT facilities are available.
Is there food available on site?
There is often an on‑site coffee/food truck at each cherry picking location on weekends (weekday presence is not guaranteed), and takeaway food and drinks are sold at the Farm Gate Store at 27 Parker Road.
What if Chapman Road dates are fully booked?
There are two separate cherry picking locations; if Chapman Road dates are unavailable, try booking at the George Road orchard.