Call, text or email from the contact details below
mb 0427772431 or 0245671206
Getting here Shields Orchard Bilpin Email. Info@shieldsorchard.com
March 21st 2023
2270 Bells Line Rd
As the season progresses we will likely open on Mondays
Open Friday Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Closed April 7 Easter Friday
Firmgold & Braeburn are starting from March 24th, good crops on both.
Started Granny Smiths for those who like them very tart
Still some Jonathans for picking .
Julie’s will definitely finish this coming weekend.
We don’t have a heavy crop but there are some Packham pears that are ready for picking
We are seeing the impact of 2 years and 5000 mm of rain on the trees. While we have good fruit set some of the varieties are smaller than normal and we haven’t seen the vegetative growth that would normally happen in spring & early summer. All varieties are 10 to 14 days later than normal due to the cool wet weather at blossom time
A full list of varieties and approximate maturity times at the bottom of the page.
Away check before coming for a specific variety as they can vary from year to year.
If you would like to be updated on what is happening or when specific varieties are starting, email and ask to be put on our newsletter list
We thank all our customers for their support & we look forward to seeing you 2023.
Bill & Julie Shields
we accept credit cards
Always Check before coming.
About Us
Shields Orchard is a small family based orchard that has been retailing our own fruit since 1955. Since 1992 we have been also been providing the opportunity for individuals and small family groups to “Pick Their Own” apples. There is no enty charge; the only charge is for the fruit picked. We provide a basket or you can pick into your own bags. We weigh the bags and charge per kilogram.
Covid
Because we have always encouraged people to book before coming it hasn’t been as difficult to adapt to the Covid . We can manage numbers to ensure there won’t be large crowds of people on the farm at one time.
Helping us to Make it an enjoyable experience
We would encourage every one to either call, text or email us if you intend visiting.
We as that people picking their own to observe the following courtesies
1. Watch were you are walking over uneven surfaces do not run.. Please Supervise children when picking.
2. Stay within the areas to which you have been directed defined by ropes & observe the directions on signs.
3. Pick You Own means what you pick you pay for.
4. Please pick only the apples specified. (picking other than the specified apples may result in being charged at a higher rate).
5. Please use the rubbish bins provided. Do not leave rubbish in the orchard.
Thank you for your consideration! Enjoy yourself.
Varieties available during the season