Tasmania’s fertile soils and cool maritime climate make it one of Australia’s top destinations for fresh, seasonal fruit. Famous for premium apples, cherries, berries and stone fruit such as apricots, nectarines, and plums, our state offers plenty of roadside stalls, orchards, and pick-your-own farms from where you can take home something special. The Tasmanian Seasonal Produce Guide 2025/26 connects locals and travellers with these orchard-gate experiences, showcasing the best of Tasmania’s fruit from early summer through late autumn.
Before you head out on your fruit picking adventures don't forget to make sure you're ready for wherever the road takes you. Pack snacks, water, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses for yourself and your road-trip companions. And don't forget to make sure your car is ready for the adventure: check your tyres, top up your fuel, check your oil, coolant and windscreen washer fluids, and make sure your Roadside Assistance is good to go.
Seek the seasonal
Eating by the season is better for the environment, better for your body and better for your wallet, too. During the summer months, you might find:
Strawberries: early season favourites that will be prevalent at local markets and farm gates.
Cherries: Tasmania’s iconic summer fruit, typically available from late December onwards.
Berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries): These tend to become available around the same time as cherries and continue through to the end of summer.
Apricots: This summer stone fruit is plentiful from December through January, especially in warmer regions including the Tamar Valley and Midlands.
Apples and pears: You'll find these later in the summer season and into autumn, particularly in apple farming areas including the Huon Valley.
Check farm and orchard opening hours before visiting, as fruit availability and stall operations can vary year to year.
Summer fruit bounty looks like...
Raspberries
Apricots
Apples
Here's where to find apples, berries and cider in north-west Tasmania
Expert cider from the source
A fifth-generation family business near Devonport, Spreyton Fresh has been producing fruit since 1908. Here you can enjoy fresh apples, berries and handcrafted cider straight from the orchard. The on-site cidery and restaurant make it a great stop to pause for lunch while exploring the north-west coast.
Orchards and roadside stalls
The broader north-west region – including areas around Devonport, Latrobe and Ulverstone – is known for apples, berries and stone fruit. Many growers sell direct from farm gates, roadside stalls and local markets. Keep an eye out when you're driving as signs can be small and discreet. If you're looking for local markets, try the Devonport Farmers Market, Latrobe Village Market or Wynyard Foreshore Market.
Here's where to find orchards and berry farms in north and north-east Tasmania
Pick-your-own farms
Throughout north and north-east Tasmania, including around Launceston and the Tamar Valley, seasonal farms offer pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries. You can get your hands sticky with fresh fruit, enjoy scenic rural landscapes and pick enough produce to take home. Try Lees Orchard or Hillwood Berries Farmgate.
Tamar Valley growers
The Tamar Valley is not just for wine; it’s home to orchards and berry producers offering farm-gate sales and cellar door experiences. Seasonal fruit and artisan products including jams and juices feature prominently here. Aunita Cherries will satsify your cherry appetite with takeaway fruit or you can pick your own. Find local growers at Harvest Launceston Community Farmers' Market every Saturday from 8:30 am at 71 Cimitiere Street.
Where to find cherries and raspberries in the Derwent Valley
Fruit farms
North-west of Hobart, the Derwent Valley is a well-known summer fruit region thanks to its fertile river flats and warm growing conditions. Popular stops around New Norfolk and Westerway include The Cherry Hut, a roadside favourite where visitors can buy fresh cherries direct from local growers during harvest, and The Westerway Berry Farm, which sells fresh seasonal berries, a variety of berry products and local produce, and ice-cream. (They also sell fruit at Hobart's Farm Gate Market on Sundays in season.) The Derwent Valley’s easy access, scenic drives and seasonal fruit stalls make it a must-visit stop for summer fruit lovers.
Where to find apples in the fruit's heartland
Orchards galore
The Huon Valley in southern Tasmania is the state’s traditional “apple valley", famed for its heritage orchards and late-summer cherries. The verdant region around Huonville, Geeveston and Cygnet offers numerous orchard stands where visitors can buy apples, cherries and other summer fruit direct from growers. Many farms also participate in local markets and produce trails, making the Huon a must-visit region for fruit lovers. If you're looking for a weekly market, the Willie Smith's Artisan and Produce Market is held each Saturday at Willie Smith's Apple Shed from 10am-2pm. Alternatively, the Cygnet Market operates on the first and third Sunday every month from 10am-2pm at Cygnet Town Hall.
Here's what to keep in mind when you're on the fruit hunt
Plan with the digital guide: The Seasonal Produce Guide is now available with an interactive digital map that helps travellers plan their fruit-stop itinerary geographically.
Support your local growers: Many producers and farmers sell direct from orchards, growers’ markets or dedicated farm shops. This supports local producers and offers fruit at peak freshness.
The views are unbeatable: Fruit touring pairs perfectly with visits to national parks, coastal drives and regional towns. By planning accordingly, you can turn every fruit stop into a memorable part of your Tasmanian journey.
