What's happening at the farm

Updated Wednesday 28th March 2025
Kookootonga will be open 9-4 EVERY day from now until mid April.
During each season this site is constantly updated to let you know exactly what is happening in the orchard.
Each year can vary. This year plenty of excellent quality chestnuts are falling now. They may be past their best by mid/late April. The good news is that recent rain overnight has meant that heaps of lovely walnuts are falling now and ready to be gathered. Walnuts will continue falling into mid April. Because of their huge popularity the demand for walnuts may exceed what our trees can supply.
This year, as Easter is late, we cannot guarantee that our farm gate will still be open over the Easter holiday, it depends on the nut supply. We will keep you updated.
Weekends are our busiest periods, often those who arrive after 2pm on Sunday, find that the best of the nuts that have fallen over the weekend have been gathered.
Visitors who arrive during the week find that the farm is very peaceful.
Allow at least one hour for your visit, arriving after 3pm is not advised.

Cards and EFTpos accepted - no surcharge

If you are arriving by car there is no need to book, just turn up. No entrance fees.

We cannot accommodate buses.

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

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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.