This summer buy stone fruit direct from the farm and local fruit experts in Stanthorpe for the sweetest, freshest and guaranteed locally Granite Belt grown.
The Granite Belt is Queensland’s largest summer producer of fruit and vegetables, so expect to see fields of produce here, where production is summer-based.
Read on to find out why life is literally ‘peachy’ in the Granite Belt come summer.
What’s grown around Stanthorpe?
Stone fruit: apricots, cherries, peaches, plums and nectarines.
Other summer fruits grown locally in the Granite Belt include blueberries, figs, pears, raspberries and strawberries. Read on here to find out more about strawberry picking.
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 with December being the perfect month to buy these sweet fruits by the box load.
Nicoletti Orchards
Mark your calendars for December to handpick the juiciest plums and peaches straight from the trees. Nicoletti Orchards is a family and pet-friendly farm, 20 minutes north of Stanthorpe. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery for a fantastic day filled with fruit picking, guided tours, and the chance to indulge in delicious, locally-made treats at their farm shop. Pay for what you pick.
December 2024 picking dates:
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Sunday, 8 December 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Saturday, 21 December 2024
Sunday, 22 December 2024
Explore the farm and marvel at the apple trees as they grow, and enjoy a leisurely walk or a delightful picnic in the serene surroundings.
Follow Nicoletti Orchards on Facebook or Instagram for updates on their fruit picking days. Their much-loved apple picking days are expected to return from March for Harvest Season.
Granite Belt Farmers Market
Grab your basket and find the freshest, local, seasonal produce at the Granite Belt Farmers Markets each Saturday morning from 7.30am – 12pm at the Stanthorpe Railway Precinct. Stalls and produce vary weekly.
Finding the perfect Summer celebration drinks
With more than 40 cellar doors, plus breweries you’re spoilt for choice when stocking up on Christmas and New Year celebration drinks.
Girraween Estate‘s Sparkling Rose (pictured) is a summer celebration favourite, plus Summit Estate‘s big range of sparkling wines and… there are way too many great wines to mention!
Read on here for where to find cellar doors and breweries to buy direct from the makers.
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