7 fruit and nut orchards ripe for the picking
Forget going to the supermarket for your weekly fruit and nut supply – these seven orchards for sale across Australia will ensure you always have a healthy supply of avocados, mangoes, almonds and more, providing you’re up for the farming challenge.
Here are seven standout orchards and farms currently on the market across the country.
1. Cavour and Wallaroo Orchards, Riverina, NSW
Located in one of the country’s most productive horticultural regions are two large-scale almond orchards up for sale. Cavour is a 733-hectare landholding with 497 hectares of almonds, while Wallaroo is a 314-hectare landholding with 236 hectares of orchards.
With trees planted between 2019 and 2022, this is a young orchard backed by significant water entitlements from groundwater and the Murrumbidgee River. The property not only comes with expansive orchards, but also features a four-bedroom homestead, large machinery shed, site office and irrigation shed, demonstrating its potential as a turnkey investment.
Just 15 minutes from the historic town of Mildura, this 2682-hectare property includes 565 hectares of almond orchards, ready for a new caretaker.
The orchard is irrigated via six centre pivots and benefits from a secure 294-megalitre water entitlement with access to treated wastewater for added sustainability.
Planted with multiple varieties of almonds, including Nonpareil, Monterey and Carmel, the farm also features a suite of high-quality infrastructure, including a cool room, machinery sheds, chemical storage and staff amenities.
3. Arbusto and Boston Park avocado farms, Karakin, WA
Just an hour north of Perth and minutes from the ocean, this premium horticultural holding spans nearly 500 hectares across two properties, growing every Aussie’s favourite brekkie on toast: avocado.
Arbusto comprises a 179-hectare landholding with 44 hectares of avocados planted in 2020, while Boston Park comprises a 306-hectare landholding with 170 hectares of avocados planted between 2020 and 2023.
Designed for large-scale production, the orchards are supported by groundwater entitlements, solar-powered bores, large holding dams, and modern irrigation systems. There’s also a well-equipped packing shed, a cool room, office facilities, and staff accommodation for the picking seasons.
4. Little Jalisco avocado farm, Arriga, QLD
In the heart of Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, this 49.5-hectare property is a thriving avocado farm exclusively producing the Hass variety.
Set on a gently undulating site, the farm includes a large packing shed with cool rooms, a machinery workshop, and secure water infrastructure including licensed bores.
A comfortable three-bedroom home with a saltwater pool and a separate two-bedroom flat is also included in the property, allowing the new residents to live comfortably on site.
5. Riverview Mangoes, Rockhampton, QLD
Just 20 minutes north of Rockhampton, this 11.8-hectare mango farm is home to more than 5000 trees, with produce already being sold through Brisbane markets.
The property is fully set up for commercial operations with an underground irrigation system, a riverfront water license, a packing shed, cold storage, and a full suite of machinery.
A two-storey four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an in-ground pool is also on site and ready for renovation. There is also potential for expansion either by planting more mango trees or diversifying into lychee production.
6. Rosemont and Talinga Park citrus orchards, Hillston, NSW
This huge 1683-hectare holding in the Riverina region features over 600 hectares of citrus, with a mix of varieties including oranges, lemons, tangelos, mandarins and grapefruit.
More than 260 hectares of land have already been developed and are ready to plant, and there’s an opportunity for further growth. The operation includes full-scale infrastructure with packing sheds, extensive machinery, cool storage and accommodation for more than 50 seasonal workers, along with multiple residences. This is a well-oiled operation a savvy investor will be buying into.
7. Highgrove chestnut and hazelnut orchard, Stanley, VIC
Located in Victoria’s picturesque High Country, this 40-hectare nut orchard is one of the region’s largest chestnut orchards with a pick-your-own cherry and berry to boot.
A recently renovated three to four-bedroom home has scenic mountain views, while multiple sheds support the ongoing orchard operation. Located near Beechworth, the property will not only bring the new owners a steady income, but offers a idyllic lifestyle in Victoria’s cooler climate.
