Young Cherrypicking Day Tour

Join us on a trip to discover the beautiful area of Young NSW. Ballinaclash is a Pick Your Own Cherry and Stone Fruit Orchard, Cellar Door and Farm Gate Shop. Owned and operated by the Mullany family since 1965.  Enjoy the fresh air, country hospitality, fresh fruit (in season), delicious hand made Ballinaclash products - jams, sauces, verjuice, cherry pies, cherry ice-creams, cherry cordial, cherries in liqueur, prunes, local products and gifts available at the Ballinaclash Farm Gate Shop. Sample award winning Ballinaclash wines at the Cellar Door as well as the very popular cherry and sugar plum wines. 

Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens - Enjoy a relaxing wander through the gardens and enjoy the 'Pool of Tranquility'. The gardens located at Chinaman's Dam look spectacular all year round. The development of the gardens began in 1992 and was established to recognise the contribution of the Chinese community to the settlement of Young in the 1860s, and to the ongoing contributions of the Chinese community to Australia as a Nation. Informative heritage signs provide information on the establishment of the gardens and the dam.

A truly rewarding experience!

Did you know:
Why is it called Cherrypicking? The term is based on the perceived process of harvesting fruit, such as cherries. The picker would be expected to select only the ripest and healthiest fruits. An observer who sees only the selected fruit may thus wrongly conclude that most, or even all, of the tree's fruit is in a likewise good condition.

About the Trip:

Our meeting points and pick-up times for this trip will be:

7:15 am: The Grange Deakin - 67 MacGregor St Deakin

7:45 am: Humpy Hall - 17 Frewin Pl, Scullin

8:00 am: Belconnen Community Centre, 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen.

Please make sure to be in your selected location in time for departure. 

*For any other group meeting locations please enquire by calling 02 6264 0200. 

Let the fun begin as we start our journey to Young NSW. Enjoy the ride while admiring the incredible views of NSW on our panoramic coach. 

We arrive at Ballinaclash at approximately 10:00 am where we will learn and enjoy the skill of cherrypicking! 

After purchasing (at own expense) those freshly picked, juicy red cherries we will depart at 12:30pm for the Young Services Club for a delicious lunch. * Lunch at own expense 

Around 2:30pm we depart for our next destination the picturesque site Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden.  
After crossing the bridge to the garden and passing the marble lion sculptures guarding the garden entrance, make your way to the garden viewing platform and sit and relax overlooking the garden and the Pool of Tranquillity.

We then say goodbye to the beautiful gardens and board our coach at 3:30pm to make our way back home. Unwind and rest on our comfortable coach after an unforgettable experience!

The approximate time of arrival in Canberra will be:

Belconnen at 5:30 pm

Humpy Hall at 5:45 pm

The Grange Deakin at 6:05pm

*Comfort stops along the way as required

Make new friends and discover Australia

More than a trip, our goal is to provide you with a unique experience that you can thoroughly enjoy, but most importantly, that you can remember forever!

Whether you join us as part of a group or by yourself, you will find that our tours and excursions are the perfect opportunities to connect with other people with common interests, make new friends, and explore some of the most amazing destinations in Australia.

Seniors registered with My Aged Care and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) are encouraged to join the CRCSINVOLVE Seniors Program to access special discounted tour rates. Contact the INVOLVE team on 6264 0200 or email involve@crcs.com.au to discuss eligibility, benefits or to register.

Comfortable and accessible

What makes our coach different are the extra-wide windows that allow every single passenger to enjoy a panoramic view. You can immerse yourself in the stunning Australian landscapes while you arrive at your destination. 

Our brand new 45-seater coach also has accessibility features such as low floor kneeling and wheelchair ramps. It can fit up to four wheelchairs at a time, and all chairs have seatbelts and armrests, making every trip accessible and comfortable for all our passengers.