Updated Thursday 2nd April

Kookootonga had no choice but to close our farm gate for 2026.  However we have 'pivoted' and two delightful businesses in Bilpin The Hive and Hillbilly Cider are selling hand picked with love chestnuts and walnuts.  We know that many of our visitors love the experience of visiting our farm, and we hope very much to see you in 2027.

 

Visitors this season will be glad to know  that our prices remain the same as the last few years:  Chestnuts $10 per kg and Walnuts $12 per kg pick your own.

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Every year varies but often the large chestnuts are available by mid March through to early April, and quality chestnuts still there to be gathered through April. 

 

The walnuts are ready later, usually late March and into April. 

 

Weekends and Easter are by far the busiest, often those who arrive after 3pm on Sundays (and 2pm on Easter Monday) find that the best of the nuts which have fallen over the weekend have been gathered.

 

Allow at least over an hour for your visit, arriving after 3pm is not advised. 

 

Visitors who arrive during the week find that the farm is very peaceful.

 

Logon to ChestnutsAustralia  for information on storage, preparation and recipes 

 

Check out our Tips for Visitors if you have never visited Kookootonga, or if it has been a while since we have seen you.  It will answer lots of questions and help you plan your visit.

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Cards and EFTpos accepted, no surcharges

No need to book. Note: we cannot accommodate buses.

No entrance fees

Dogs allowed if they are on leash at all times, and any waste picked up and taken with you

 

When you arrive at Mount Irvine follow the green and white signs to Kookootonga's car park entrance.