On approach to Watkins Family Farm the adventure starts by navigating a one way winding road. Once on the farm it's $10 per bucket followed by a run down on how to pick mandarins and mandarin picking etiquette. Sampling two mandarins is allowed.
The farm is huge and there are many trees to pick from; at times it feels like you are the only ones at the farm, it's sooo big.
Ellie's Little Opinion: It was worth the drive, there are hundreds maybe thousands of mandarin trees to pick from. I enjoyed picking the mandarins, there were so many to choose from. I also liked cutting the mushrooms. There were so many bags of mushrooms, I've never seen that many mandarins and mushrooms before.
Alyssa's Little Opinion: I didn't like the drive it took forever, but I loved picking the mandarins and eating them. My belly really enjoyed eating them - they taste great!. I also enjoyed cutting the mushrooms, not that I like eating mushrooms!!".
The farm is huge and there are many trees to pick from; at times it feels like you are the only ones at the farm, it's sooo big.
Ellie's Little Opinion: It was worth the drive, there are hundreds maybe thousands of mandarin trees to pick from. I enjoyed picking the mandarins, there were so many to choose from. I also liked cutting the mushrooms. There were so many bags of mushrooms, I've never seen that many mandarins and mushrooms before.
Alyssa's Little Opinion: I didn't like the drive it took forever, but I loved picking the mandarins and eating them. My belly really enjoyed eating them - they taste great!. I also enjoyed cutting the mushrooms, not that I like eating mushrooms!!".
Grandma's Big Opinion: I enjoyed the drive it was very scenic lots of cows, sheep and ponds along the way. I really enjoyed picking the mandarins with the girls, the best trees were at the back of the farm. There was quite a crowd when we reached the farm but it wasn't crowded when picking the mandarins. There are toilet and picnic facilities including tables and chairs so take a packed lunch. It was very well organised and everyone seemed to be happy and having a great day out.
Little Opinions definitely recommends visiting the Watkins Family farm, not only do they have lots of trees to pick from, they have mushrooms to pick, and fresh eggs and honey to buy. They have all facilities required and the staff are very friendly.
Little Opinions definitely recommends visiting the Watkins Family farm, not only do they have lots of trees to pick from, they have mushrooms to pick, and fresh eggs and honey to buy. They have all facilities required and the staff are very friendly.
Key information:
Watkins Family Farm is located just over an hour out of Sydney, near Wisemans Ferry - 1006 Singleton Mills, Laughtondale.
You can find out more information on their website - http://www.watkinsfarm.com.au
- Entry is free and the farm is open until September
- Mandarins are $10 per bucket
- Mushrooms are $10 per bag
- A dozen free range eggs $7
Watkins Family Farm is located just over an hour out of Sydney, near Wisemans Ferry - 1006 Singleton Mills, Laughtondale.
You can find out more information on their website - http://www.watkinsfarm.com.au
