Central Otago's tastiest, freshest tour operates most days of the year, on the hour from 9am to 4pm. Hop on board the Jackson Orchards yellow electric bus for a fun, informative and educational 45 minute insight into this working orchard. Learn why bees are so vital to growing fruit, why trees on Jackson Orchards grow on 'V' shape trellis and much, much more. During summer months partake in interactive, sample picking and eating delicious sun-ripened fruit.
Our pristine orchard will delight you and your family at any time of year. Beautiful colours, sights and smells will awaken all senses. Explore the only South Island orchard tour which captures both how our orchard operates, while taking in the beauty and enjoying our fruit.
If you would like to book a tour on a public holiday - please call us on 03 445 0596 to check booking availability. This is so we can ensure our tour guide is available.
We can accommodate large groups. Wholesale pricing is also available for commercial tour guides. Contact us at info@jacksonorchard.co.nz for more information and pricing. Large turning bay available for buses.
Tour Cancellation Policy: Tours can be cancelled, and a full refund will be provided. Please kindly arrange to give us at least 24 hours notice so we can ensure the tour guide can open availability for other tour bookings.
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Fruit sample picking on tour, come and taste the rainbow! Spectacular scenery, family fun for all ages
December – Cherries, sometimes early apricots & peaches *** BEST TIME
January – Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Plums *** BEST TIME
February – Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums *** BEST TIME
Last of fruit sample picking early autumn, charming rustic leaves to play in & photograph.
Where there is no fruit available for picking, the tour will be completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.
March – Apples & pears
April – Last apples & pears
May – Last of autumn leaves
Winter might be our “off season” but it’s still beautiful!
June, July, August.
Bring your warm clothes and a camera along for a winter tour.
Winter tours are completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.
Aromatic and breathtaking florals, bees & beehives, amazing photographic opportunities.
Where there is no fruit available for picking, the tour will be completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.
September – Cherry Blossom
October – Last blossoms & young fruits
November – Young leaves & young fruits, and first cherries mid-late November
