Cherry Blossoms & Spring Fun at CherryHill Orchards Yarra Valley
Spring is set to bloom in the Yarra Valley as CherryHill Orchards kicks off a season of colour, flavour, and family fun! It is one of the prettiest day trips from Melbourne.
Cherry Hill Orchards
Just an hour from the city, at the Cherry Hill Orchards, you’re surrounded by rolling hills, rows of pink and white blooms, and plenty of delicious treats.
This year, CherryHill has a whole line-up of events from September through summer. From food markets and glowing night-time experiences to the famous cherry-picking season.
We’ve been a few times now and it’s one of those places that’s just as much fun for the kids as it is for the adults (and yes, you can even bring the dog). Lots of beautiful photo opportunities too! Here’s what’s going on this Spring!
Bloom & Graze: Markets, Food & Live Music
Kick off cherry blossom season with two weekends of markets, live music, and delicious local food. Stroll through stalls filled with handmade goods, watch free demonstrations from local makers, and enjoy tasty treats from food trucks.
When: September 12 & 13th 2026
Where: 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
Bookings: Bloom & Graze Tickets
Blossom by Light, Magical Night in the Orchard
If you’ve only ever seen the blossoms during the day, you have to experience Blossom by Light. As the sun sets, the cherry orchard transforms into an enchanting wonderland with glowing light installations among the blossoms. Warm up by the fire pits, toast marshmallows, enjoy local wines, and savour food from gourmet trucks. It’s a truly magical way to experience spring.
When: 19 – 22 September
Where: 474 Queens Road, Wandin East
Bookings: Blossom by Light Tickets
Cherry Blossom Festival, School Holiday Fun
The Blossom Festival is a favourite for us during the school holidays. The kids love the free activities, and parents get to enjoy live music and a cheeky wine tasting while soaking up the view. The blossoms make the perfect backdrop for family photos, you’ll want to have the camera ready! Dogs welcome too.
When: 18 September – 4 October 2026
Where: 474 Queens Road, Wandin East
Tickets: From $15 Adults, Kids Free on Weekdays
Bookings: Blossom Festival Tickets
Cherry-Picking Season, All You Can Eat Cherries
Summer means one thing, fresh cherries straight from the tree! Cherry picking has become a summer tradition for us. The kids love hunting for the biggest, juiciest cherries (and eating them on the spot). It’s such a simple, happy day out, plus the picnic areas are perfect for a long, lazy afternoon. The farmgate store is perfect for taking home extra treats.
When: November January
Where: Coldstream & Wandin East Orchards
Tickets: From $22.50 Adults, $13 Kids
Bookings: Cherry-Picking Tickets
CherryHill Orchards is one of those places where you can slow down and enjoy the best of the season, whether that’s sitting under the blossoms with a coffee, wandering the markets, or filling your basket with fresh cherries. And the best part? It’s an easy drive from Melbourne, so you can be home in time for dinner!
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