Discover life on a working farm
Farm Tours at Cedar Creek Orchard
Go behind the scenes at our family orchard in Thirlmere and discover how fruit is grown, harvested, graded and turned into apple juice.Our guided tours are available by appointment for educational and leisure groups, offering an insight into the people, skills and processes behind orchard production.
What you will discover
From the orchard to the packing shed.
Travel through different parts of the orchard on our specially designed passenger trailer, with explanations of the fruit varieties we grow, how the trees are cared for, growing techniques and how crops are picked.
The tour then continues inside our large packing shed, where you can see our computerised fruit-grading machine, followed by a look at our apple juice manufacturing plant and bottling operations.
Each visitor is provided with a sample of our apple juice. Allow approximately 1½ to 2 hours for the full experience.
The tour then continues inside our large packing shed, where you can see our computerised fruit-grading machine, followed by a look at our apple juice manufacturing plant and bottling operations.
Each visitor is provided with a sample of our apple juice. Allow approximately 1½ to 2 hours for the full experience.
The tour experience
Explore the Orchard
Ride through different areas of the farm and learn about the fruit varieties, tree maintenance, growing methods and harvesting.
Inside the Packing Shed
See how fruit moves through our packing operation and learn about the computerised grading machine.
Apple Juice Production
Discover how apples are processed into juice and see our juice-making and bottling operations.
Juice Tasting
Each person receives a sample of our apple juice as part of the tour.
Important seasonal information
There is very little to see while the trees are dormant during June and July. We may also be unable to accept tour bookings during particularly busy periods, including mid-to-late November and early April to mid-May.
Please contact us with your enquiry and preferred dates, and we will do our best to arrange a suitable time for your visit.
Please contact us with your enquiry and preferred dates, and we will do our best to arrange a suitable time for your visit.
Plan your group visit
Tour Information
Bookings
By appointment only. Please phone or email during office hours.
Tour daysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Weekend tours are available by special arrangement only.
DurationApproximately 1½–2 hours.
Group capacityUp to 60 people per tour.
Groups with an interpreterMaximum of 28 people per interpreter.
Minimum tour charge$255 including GST for groups of up to 15 people.
Additional visitors$13 including GST for each additional person, up to the maximum group size.
Senior groupsA 10% discount is available for seniors' groups.
Arrange your visit
Book a Cedar Creek Orchard Farm Tour.
Contact us to discuss your group size, preferred date and tour arrangements. All tours must be booked in advance.
Cedar Creek Orchard269 Mulhollands Road, Thirlmere NSW 2572
Phone: (02) 4681 8457
Cedar Creek Orchard269 Mulhollands Road, Thirlmere NSW 2572
Phone: (02) 4681 8457
Tour dates depend on orchard operations and seasonal availability. Please contact us to confirm availability and pricing for your group before making plans.