Mandarin Picking at Wisemans Ferry

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Posted 2013-06-10 by M@ysie ⇒ follow

If your family loves mandarins, pack a picnic and take a day trip down to Wisemans Ferry to visit Watkins Family Farm or Fords Farms and pick your own fresh batch.

Both farms are nestled on the banks of the picturesque Hawkesbury River under the sandstone escarpment on Singleton Road.

It is a 60 minutes leisurely drive from Sydney on Tourist Drive 15 on the Old Northern Road, passing through Dural's beautiful rural estates, Marrramarra National Park at Marroota, Hawkins Lookout on the left, then the road begins to wind its way down into the valley turning right at the intersection into Singleton Road. It is a very narrow road, please share and give way.

Watkins Farm is located 11km down the road on your left with Fords Farm located approximately 5km further down. Both farms offer quality mandarin varieties, cumquats, honey, homemade jams, chutney and cordials.

Meet and greet the lovely owners, they will advise you which areas of the orchard are ready and best for picking, grab your buckets and off you go!

Both farms offer plenty of parking and picnic areas for your family to sit, relax and enjoy the tranquil bushland or take the kids for a stroll through the orchard to meet the farm animals.

Entry is free, you only pay for your pickings. It is ok to taste but please don't waste the produce.

Both farms are open to the public, every weekend from 10am to 4pm commencing from 25th May to about August. Best seasons being June/July. For weekdays and large groups, booking is essential.

Contact Details:
Watkins Family Farm: 02 45 663 107 or www.watkinsfarm.com.au
Fords Farm: 02 45 66 3127 or www.fordsfarm.com.au

On the way home, don't forget to make a quick stop over at Hawkins Lookout. It offers exquisite views of the Hawkesbury River below.