We’ve all heard the saying ‘fresh is best’ and this couldn’t be closer to our hearts in the Dilly. Amazing growers and suppliers surround us. Whether it’s famous Country Valley Milk in a morning coffee, birthday blooms gifted by Thornton Bros or a garden revamp courtesy of Tahmoor Garden Centre, Dilly produce is of undeniable quality.
And you don’t just have to take our word for it, you can experience the freshness first hand! Our working farms, orchards and cellar doors are open for you to pick, taste and take home delicious Dilly delights that will have you coming back for more.
Pick Your Own Produce
Berrylicious Strawberries
200 West Parade, Thirlmere
If you’re looking for a produce picking experience, or just to sink your teeth into one of the world’s best and freshest berries, we’ve got just the place!
Berrylicious Strawberries grows their fruit in a unique greenhouse with the plants living inside tunnels elevated two meters from the ground. This method eliminates most pests and bacteria making the strawberries as fresh and juicy as possible.
The undercover strawberries are able to be picked daily, rain or shine. Bookings are encouraged and can be made via their Facebook page.
Cedar Creek Orchard
296 Mullhollands Road, Thirlmere
Wander through the rows of Cedar Creek Orchard’s 23,000 trees and enjoy the crunch and juiciness of picking your very own apples, persimmons and peaches. Visitors can also take a tractor ride tour of the sprawling orchard and uncover the history of the Silm family who planted the very first fruit tree in 1940.
‘The Shed’ is open daily for purchasing fresh fruit, juice, honey and cider made on site.
Please note picking is seasonal, check out their website for bookings and availability. Farm tour bookings must also be made in advance.
Taste Test Produce
Razorback Ridge Wines
20 Dawson Road, Menangle
Razorback Ridge Wines is a small family-run vineyard and winery located at the base of the Razorback Range. Owner and wine maker Richard crafts their varietals on site with freshly handpicked grapes directly from the vines. The family currently grows and bottles Chardonnay, Verdelho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.
Open for wine tastings and platters, the cellar door also offers a range of beers, dukkah, chutney and balsamic vinegar products for purchase.
The cellar door is open weekends only and bookings are encouraged.
Take Home Produce
Jonima Flowers
10 Carlisle Street, Yanderra
Flowers have been a part of this Yanderra based family farm for three generations. At Jonima Flowers You will find blooms of beauty on the farm that flourish at different times of the year. Jonima respect the natural flower cycles and implement sustainable practices, working with the natural rhythm of the season to ensure they flourish.
Jonima Flowers have a selection of over 100 different varieties of blooms and foliage. You can experience the working flower farm and grab a handpicked bouquet to take home on their ‘farm days’.
Pheasants Nest Produce
17 / 15 Henry Street, Picton
Enjoy entering an aesthetically rustic foodie haven stocked with your fruit and veggie essentials, fresh flowers, baked breads and assorted artisan goods made on site. Pheasants Nest Produce also offer a limited selection of unique produce from small local growers packed with flavour and grown with love.
Their rustic gourmet kitchen is open for coffee, something substantial or a little sweet treat 5 days a week with a seasonal menu on rotation.