Lychee Orchard Tours
Exclusive Orchard Tours:
Discover the Magic of Lychee Season
December & January dates only, view in Trybooking
Experience the sweet charm of lychee season at Lush Lychees! Join us for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour of our orchard during harvest season and see where the magic of Australia’s finest lychees begins.
Your Orchard Adventure Awaits
- Guided Buggy Tours: Explore our 9,000-tree orchard with the owner and farmer as your guide. Learn firsthand about the care and craft that goes into growing 10 different varieties of lychees.
- Seasonal Tastings: Savor the unique flavours of a variety of freshly picked lychees (based on ripening and seasonal availability).
- Hands-On Experience: Pick your favourite lychees during the tour to take home, priced per kilogram based on seasonal prices.
- Packhouse Tour: Walk through the innovative pack shed and witness how the lychees are carefully sorted, packed, and prepared for export to destinations worldwide.
- Farm Gate Shop: Check out the farm gate shop and indulge in the famous lychee ice cream, lychee condiments, seasonal fruits and freshly picked lychees straight from the orchard.
Learning Opportunities
- The lifecycle of a lychee tree, from planting to harvest.
- How they grow and nurture 10 different commercial lychee varieties.
- Insights into pest management and sustainable farming practices.
- The critical steps in ensuring quality for export and domestic markets.
- The importance of cold chain management for maintaining fruit freshness.
- How to identify the perfect lychee for flavour and ripeness.
- Ag-tech innovations like automated irrigation, soil sensors, and data-driven tools.
- The story behind Lush Lychees and their journey as a first generation, family-owned business.
This tour is more than just a visit; it’s an opportunity to connect with the fascinating world of lychee farming and experience the passion behind every piece of fruit!
Exclusive Experience
- Small group sizes of up to 8 people ensure a personalised and intimate tour.
- Taste unique lychee varieties, including rare types unfamiliar to most.
- Enjoy access to private areas of the property and packing facilities, open only to tour guests.
Tour Details
- Availability: Tours operate during the lychee harvest season (December–January).
- Duration: 60 minutes approx.
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sun protection, hat, water bottle and a sense of adventure!
- Booking: Advance bookings essential due to limited spots per tour.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of lychee farming and experience the delight of fresh, sun-ripened fruit. Whether you’re a foodie, an agriculture enthusiast, or looking for a unique outing, this tour is a treat for all.
👉 Book your orchard tour now and taste the sweetness of summer at Lush Lychees!
Cost
- $45 Adult
- $25 Child (3-16 years)
- $135 Family (2A & 2C)
Important information
- Seating: Tour vehicle is a Kubota buggy. We do our best to seat families together so you can enjoy this experience side by side.
- Not recommended: Due to the nature of this experience and seating requirements, it is not recommended for infants aged 0-3.
- Accessibility: Our farm is a working environment with uneven paths. We recommend wearing enclosed shoes for your comfort. Please note that while we strive to accommodate everyone, participants should be able to walk a minimum of 100 metres unassisted, and be able to board vehicles unaided.
- After the tour: Join our community by tagging @lushlychees in your photos on IG and FB. It’d be great if you could give us and awesome google review too 🙂 Just follow this link to our page: https://g.page/r/CTdWnbuLPbIgEAE/review
On the Day…
- Meet at the Farm Gate Shop, 123 Seymour Road, South Yaamba 4702
- Google Map Directions
- We look forward to seeing you 🙂