Payne's Orchards
Payne's Orchards
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Pick your own fruit in a traditional family orchard. Open 10am - 3pm during season. Cherries November-December (small entry fee) Peaches Plums Nectarines Apricots December-February Apples March-May Closed June-October. Apples until May. Closed for Winter - Open again November.
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Lisa B
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Lots of ripe fruit - we picked cherries and plums. Unfortunately discovered when we got home that they had overcharged us about $25. I probably should have picked it up but you don’t expect this in a regional area. The fruit is very tasty albeit overpriced. : (
Written December 28, 2020
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Day Dreaming
Melbourne, Australia2,986 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Booked online but it was not busy Sunday at 11am. Very friendly and helpful service.
Large orchard with a variety of stone fruit trees loaded with ripe fruit for picking. There were several varieties of plums available , as well as peaches, nectarines and the last of the apricots. Very easy to navigate, and lots of fruit to pick. There are ladders available (if needed). Good fun outing.
Will make some crumble and some compote when I get home!
Highly recommended.
Large orchard with a variety of stone fruit trees loaded with ripe fruit for picking. There were several varieties of plums available , as well as peaches, nectarines and the last of the apricots. Very easy to navigate, and lots of fruit to pick. There are ladders available (if needed). Good fun outing.
Will make some crumble and some compote when I get home!
Highly recommended.
Written January 28, 2021
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Lamindu
Colombo, Sri Lanka527 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Located very close to Bacchus Marsh town. Free parking on site. Few varieties of apples were available on those days including red delicious, golden delicious and Jonathan. Price was cheap. A wonderful experience. Friendly people.
Written December 10, 2017
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Thank you very much. You are kind to take the time and give such a nice review. I hope you can visit again. Best wishes..
:-)
Written December 11, 2017
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melbgirl123
Melbourne, Australia772 contributions
Mar 2021
Entrance used to be free and you only pay $3-$4 per kg of apples. Recently they charge $5 per person for entry fee and hiked up price of apples to $6kg. A bit steep when inflation has only been around 1% over the past few years. Will not be returning here and when the state govt dumps their toxic soil in Bacchus Marsh, definitely will not buy any fruits/vegies from this area
Written March 30, 2021
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Tourist Guy
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Dec 2019
I came to many many cherry pick farms from East to West Melbourne, this is a first terrible place I've been through.
If you see this guy in my photo, his name is Kim, claimed as he own this farm, basically he is walking around and look and every single person "mouth" to see if you are eating his cherry, once he catches you, he will come to you and show hand action like he will cut your head next time if you eat again, seriously? I though he made a joke, but NO, EATING IS NOT ALLOW HERE. I made a point of how many cherries people can eat? and he walked me out of his farm.
So people, why do you waste your petrol to come to his place pay $5 entrance (same for Kids/baby/toddler) then they give you a bucket pick cherry then you pay $14 a kilo on the way out. Basically you take a long way to come, pay him then work for him, he collect your money and free labour.
See my photos and his very happy laughing for successfully tricking his "smart" customer. I would say NO for me, my friend and people reading my comments and I never come to this farm again.
If you see this guy in my photo, his name is Kim, claimed as he own this farm, basically he is walking around and look and every single person "mouth" to see if you are eating his cherry, once he catches you, he will come to you and show hand action like he will cut your head next time if you eat again, seriously? I though he made a joke, but NO, EATING IS NOT ALLOW HERE. I made a point of how many cherries people can eat? and he walked me out of his farm.
So people, why do you waste your petrol to come to his place pay $5 entrance (same for Kids/baby/toddler) then they give you a bucket pick cherry then you pay $14 a kilo on the way out. Basically you take a long way to come, pay him then work for him, he collect your money and free labour.
See my photos and his very happy laughing for successfully tricking his "smart" customer. I would say NO for me, my friend and people reading my comments and I never come to this farm again.
Written December 26, 2019
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Calmly Exiting
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May 2020
Picked some apples and juice. The staff were very helpful. Great to be in the fresh autumn air. Once home, the apples were eaten way too fast.
Written June 16, 2020
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Thank you very much for such a nice compliment !
It was great to have you visit. I do hope you get another chance to come again :-)
Written July 22, 2020
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corliss82
Singapore, Singapore61 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Brought whole family there to pick some apples. The kids and elderly were very happy as it's their first time pick apple from tree. Nice experience.
Admission was AUS $5 per pax. Apples are charged at $4 per KG.
Admission was AUS $5 per pax. Apples are charged at $4 per KG.
Written June 8, 2018
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Thank you lots :)
Thanks for visiting!
Written November 9, 2018
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Emily M
Ubud, Indonesia293 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
The Paynes are beautiful people who donate a lot of produce to charity. They are a spray free farm. Their Golden Delicious apple variety in March is literally worth flying 28 hours for. Not joking. It is my favourite time of the year to visit the area. If you are into smoking they have a lot of different woods. Also a great place to pick up fresh garlic by the stalks. Support these amazing local farmers!
Written April 24, 2018
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Thank you so much Emily :)
Thanks for coming!
Written November 9, 2018
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simplesweet
Singapore, Singapore69 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
It's our first time picking apples right from the tree! Both kids and adults were overjoyed! The apples were really juicy! Not to forget, the staff there were also very friendly!
Written March 26, 2018
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Thank you so much simplesweet!
You’re very kind, and we loved having you visit! 😀
Written April 6, 2018
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Aley07
Melbourne, Australia107 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
We picked yellow and white peaches and nectaries. They were just beautiful. We have never tasted such sweet peaches and nectarines. Staff were friendly and provided us clear instructions on how to pick. We will definitely come back.
Written January 26, 2018
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Thank you very much! 🙏
We love having you visit, we’re so happy you enjoyed it 😄
Written April 6, 2018
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Lala T
Singapore, Singapore12 contributions
What are the opening hours in end Nov-early Dec? Thanks!
Kim K
Melbourne, Australia
Hi Lala :)
Sorry late reply.
We will open on Saturday 17 Nov, 10AM.
There is not enough fruit for the whole weekend. We will have to close once the first ripe fruit is finished picking.
We hope to be open every weekend after that, and hopefully some weekdays too. 10AM-3PM.
Thanks :)
Kim
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