Glenbernie Orchard celebrates its apple cider!

By Jo Fahey

Look out for apple picking, Cider Sunday and new tasting packs.

Photos: Vokyo VISIT

February kicks off apple-picking season! Pick Your Own experiences will start as soon as apples are ripe!

We have been growing and selling apples for 83 years. As Wollongong’s last remaining commercial apple grower and now as a nationally and internationally accomplished cider brand, Darkes Cider, we feel 2023 is our year to sing loud and proud about that! Darkes Cider – ‘Local and lovin’ it!’

Tasting experience packs of cider now available at the orchard include nuts, cheese and biscuits. Sit under our marquee and enjoy, learn about the cider, decide on your favourite!

With each tasting experience purchased for 2 to 4 people, you’ll get $10 off a case to take home – including mixed cases!

Cider days ahead darkes.com.au

Cider Sunday is on 19 February – 10am until 3.30pm, free entry. Settle in with your shade shelter and picnic blanket, with music by Cameron Little and Brittony May. There will be a choice of two food trucks and, of course, our cider, beer and juices to accompany!

Get ready for Australian Cider Day celebrations coming up on Saturday, 11 March – a cracker day at the farm! More details in the IIllawarra Flame’s March edition.

Glenbernie Orchard is at 259 Darkes Forest Rd, Darkes Forest