Cherry Picking in New Zealand 2026/27

We list 2 farms across New Zealand where you pick your own cherries. The season usually runs December and January. Every listing carries the farm's own address, season dates and phone number where we could confirm them.

2farms
1region
December and Januaryseason

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Cherry Picking by island

the South Island (2 farms)

Not recently confirmed

We could not confirm current information for these farms from their own website or Facebook page. Ring them before you travel.

West Melton Cherry Farm West Melton
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Common questions

When is the cherries season in New Zealand?

Usually December and January. Exact dates move with the weather every year, so each farm's own dates are on its listing.

Where is the best cherry picking in New Zealand?

We list the most in Central Otago (2 farms). Every farm we could confirm is on this page, with the dates it gave us.

Do you need to book?

1 of the 2 farms we list take bookings ahead of a visit. The rest are walk-in. Picking depends on the weather either way, so ring ahead or check the farm's own page before travelling.

See also

Last checked 27 August 2026