LETS GET SPOOKY

HALLOWEEN HARVEST IS BACK


Our pop-up pumpkin patch, crate maze, and family friendly Halloween fun return to the Orchard this October.

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30 + 31 October · Daytime + Twilight Sessions

Coming up at the orchard

Pumpkins now. Cherries next.

Join us for Halloween Harvest this October, then keep an eye on the orchard as cherry season approaches.

30 & 31 October · Tickets on sale

Halloween Harvest

Choose your pumpkin from our pop-up patch, find your way through the crate maze and follow the Halloween trail. Come in costume and make an afternoon of it.

Visit by day or join us for twilight fun. Fairytale Bridge will host spooky craft activities on Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and an ice cream van will be joining us too.

Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026
Arthurs Creek · Daytime and twilight options

Last year sold out. Book your preferred arrival time early.

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Cherry season · Coming soon

Cherry picking at Apteds

There’s nothing quite like cherries picked straight from the tree. We’re getting ready to welcome you into the orchard for our first cherry picking season.

We’ll announce picking dates and booking details once the fruit is ready. Join our email list to hear when cherry picking bookings open.

Dates to be announced
Picking is subject to fruit availability and weather.

Looking for fruit? Shop orchard-direct fruit or visit our roadside huts in Arthurs Creek and Kinglake West. Orchard visits and fruit picking are available on advertised dates only.

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Grown with Care Since 1912

For over a century, our family has been growing fruit in Victoria’s north-east. Today, Apteds Orchards invites visitors to experience harvest firsthand - walking the rows, picking straight from the tree, and enjoying fruit at its seasonal best.

We grow premium apples and pears across our orchards in Arthurs Creek and Kinglake West, combining traditional knowledge with modern sustainable practices.

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Our Story

Our History

Apteds Orchards was first established in 1912. It was founded by the Apted family and has been in operation ever since. For over 100 years, the orchard has stayed true to its founding principles of providing quality produce, grown with sustainable practices.

Today, Apteds Orchards is still run by members of the original family, offering a wide variety of Apples, Pears and other seasonal fruits.

The Orchards

Our orchards are located in Arthurs Creek and Kinglake West, in Victoria, and boast an extensive range of apple varieties grown to the highest standards. We offer a variety of pre-packaged apples as well as U-pick opportunities, where customers can pick their own fresh apples right off the tree! Our orchard has been in operation since 1912 and is dedicated to providing the finest quality fruits to our customers and wholesale accounts across Melbourne.

Direct to Public

We offer a range of apples and pears direct to the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Our apples, pears and quinces are delivered straight to your door. We prioritise quality and convenience for our customers above all else. Our fruit is picked at the peak of ripeness .

With our store, you can enjoy delicious fruit without leaving home. Plus, we offer free delivery within select suburbs in Northern Melbourne.

Free delivery on orders over $48

Shipping to select Northern Eastern Melbourne Suburbs, our shipping rates are available at checkout

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Get in Touch

Call us during business hours on 03 9714 8201