SILVAN OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Sun-Warm Ladders and Sweet Weight: Cherry Picking at Blue Hills, George Rd
A two-hour, pick-your-own orchard experience at Blue Hills Berries & Cherries that includes all-you-can-eat cherries in the orchard and the option to weigh and take home your harvest.
Sun-Warm Ladders and Sweet Weight: Cherry Picking at Blue Hills, George Rd.
Come & pick your own at Blue Hills Berries & Cherries on George Road: for two hours you roam the orchard with a supplied picking bucket, sample as many cherries as you like among the trees, then have the fruit you take home weighed and paid for as you depart.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
All-you-can-eat straight from the tree
Entry to the orchard includes all-you-can-eat cherries on site — the core delight is harvesting ripe fruit from the branches and tasting it immediately where it grows.
Buckets supplied; pay for what you take
Picking buckets are provided free of charge; the cherries you decide to take home are weighed and paid for upon exit, with EFT facilities available.
Onsite treats and a nearby farm gate store
There will be an onsite coffee/food truck at each cherry-picking location on weekends (and sometimes on weekdays), you can BYO picnic, and takeaway food, cold drinks and ice cream are for sale at the Farm Gate Store at 27 Parker Road, Silvan.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour orchard session feels like
The flow is simple and sensory: arrive at George Road, take a free picking bucket, move through shaded rows of cherry trees sampling as you go, and when you’re done have your picked fruit weighed and pay at exit — a concentrated, hands-on taste of orchard life.
THE ORCHARD
All-you-can-eat straight from the tree
Entry to the orchard includes all-you-can-eat cherries on site — the core delight is harvesting ripe fruit from the branches and tasting it immediately where it grows.
THE PRACTICALS
Buckets supplied; pay for what you take
Picking buckets are provided free of charge; the cherries you decide to take home are weighed and paid for upon exit, with EFT facilities available.
FOOD & AMENITIES
Onsite treats and a nearby farm gate store
There will be an onsite coffee/food truck at each cherry-picking location on weekends (and sometimes on weekdays), you can BYO picnic, and takeaway food, cold drinks and ice cream are for sale at the Farm Gate Store at 27 Parker Road, Silvan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this orchard session suits — and when to check with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately two hours.
Wear sensible footwear for uneven ground; sunblock and a hat are recommended for Australian summer conditions. Picking buckets are supplied free of charge.
There may be an onsite coffee/food truck at weekends (sometimes on weekdays); you can also BYO picnic. Cherries you take home are weighed and paid for on exit — EFT facilities available. The Farm Gate Store at 27 Parker Road sells takeaway food, cold drinks and ice cream.
There are two separate cherry-picking locations operated by Blue Hills; if George Rd dates are unavailable, try booking at the Chapman Rd orchard.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cherry-picking session?
The pick-your-own session lasts two hours.
Where do I meet for the George Rd session?
The meeting location for this session is George Road.
Are picking buckets provided?
Yes — picking buckets are supplied free of charge.
Can I eat cherries in the orchard?
Yes — entry includes ‘all you can eat’ cherries while you are in the orchard.
How do I pay for cherries I take home?
Cherries you take home are weighed and paid for upon exit; EFT facilities are available.
Is there food available at the site?
There will be an onsite coffee/food truck at each cherry-picking location on weekends (and possibly on weekdays); you can also BYO picnic and visit the Farm Gate Store at 27 Parker Road for takeaway items.