Rayner’s Orchard

Home to more than 450 fruit varieties, Rayner’s Orchard is a celebrated Yarra Valley destination just over an hour from Melbourne and within easy reach of Peppers Marysville.

Set among rolling orchard rows, Rayner’s invites visitors to experience fruit as it should be, picked fresh, tree-ripened and full of flavour. Guests can hand-pick seasonal produce or join one of the popular tractor fruit tasting tours, sampling at least eight varieties of freshly harvested fruit while learning about the orchard’s diverse plantings.

Tours run daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm throughout the year. From mid-August to mid-September, Blossom Tours showcase the orchard in full bloom, a vibrant and colourful time to visit.

For a more hands-on experience, fruit bottling workshops offer the opportunity to learn traditional preservation techniques in Rayner’s custom kitchen. Workshops are available daily by appointment and provide a memorable culinary experience to take home.

Groups and buses are warmly welcomed, with tailored tour and meal packages available for groups of 10 or more. Freshly baked scones, farm-style pies and seasonal quiches complete the orchard visit with something savoury and comforting.

Taste the seasons

Rayner’s Orchard changes with the calendar. From summer stone fruit to autumn apples and winter citrus, each visit offers something different. It’s an experience that encourages slower exploration, wandering between trees, tasting at your own pace and discovering produce you may never have encountered before.