Where to Buy Stanthorpe Summer Stone Fruit – Farm Fresh!
This summer buy stone fruits direct from the farm and local fruit experts to buy the sweetest, freshest and guaranteed locally Granite Belt grown.
What’s Grown around Stanthorpe?
Stone fruit: cherries, peaches, apricots and nectarines.
Plus other summer fruits: raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.
The Best Times for Stone Fruit
In summer the orchards which lie north of Stanthorpe are laden with fruit. They begin appearing for sale in volume from around mid November and December is definitely the perfect month to buy sweet fruits by the box load!

Location: Sam’s Fresh Fruit & Veg | Photo credit: Sam’s Fresh Fruit & Veg
NEW: Cherry Picking at Nicoletti Orchards
NEW experience on the Granite Belt! Nicoletti Orchards is now opening their farm gates for guided tours and tastings, plus cherry picking on their farm! Tip: BYO a picnic to have in the orchard while you’re there.
Check their website www.nicolettiorchards.com.au for dates, how to book and how to pop in during the week for fruit sales at the farm shed.
Located in Pozieres area (20 minutes north west of Stanthorpe). Follow Nicoletti Orchards on Facebook or Instagram for updates on when their stone fruit (cherries, peaches and plums) are available.
Cash and EFTPOS available onsite. Contact Nicoletti Orchards mob: 0407 588 611
Sam’s the Man to See 7 Days a Week
Photo: Sam Giacca | Photo credit: Sam’s Fresh Fruit & Veg
Sam Giacca is a local legend and a loved local character – he’s the one to see for guaranteed local fruit that’s come straight from local farms. Sam knows the local farmers and sells their summer fruits to the public at Sam’s Fresh Fruit & Veg north of Stanthorpe.
Sam is always up for a chat and loves giving visitors their first taste of locally grown, oh so sweet stone fruits. If you’re heading north to go home, drop in to see Sam and Sparky as your last stop on the Granite Belt.
Open: 7 days a week 7am – 5.30pm
Location: 15 minutes north of Stanthorpe, 44 Middleton Road, Cottonvale.
Also Selling Stone Fruit Direct to the Public…
Eve’s Fresh Produce is open December to January selling stone fruit direct from their farm. Check them out on Facebook for latest update on when fruit is available.
Finding the Perfect Summer Celebration Drinks
With more than 40 cellar doors, plus breweries you’re spoilt for choice when stocking up on Christmas celebration drinks.
Girraween Estate‘s Sparkling Rose (pictured below) is a summer celebration favourite, plus Summit Estate‘s big range of sparkling wines and… there’s way too many great wines to mention!
…View the wine trail map (TIP: it also highlights where to find rare variety ‘Strange Bird’ wines the Granite Belt is famous for).
…Discover the 3 breweries where you can buy direct from the local brewer.
Where to Find Local Products for Christmas
Shop Granite Belt stores to buy local products and artisan gifts for Christmas. Think truffles, preserves, cheeses, handmade soaps and more. Browse our local products directory & map and start shopping!