Bilpin Springs Orchard, perched on Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains, offers a genuine farm-gate experience where you can pick your own seasonal fruit straight from the trees. They're big on apples, pears, and stone fruit. It's a good idea to check their website before you head out, as they keep it updated with fruit ripeness and opening hours. No one wants a wasted trip, right? If you're after quinces, you can arrange to grab a reasonable quantity directly from them. Just leave your name and number on their infoline message. When you visit, comfortable closed-in shoes or boots are a must, and don't forget to bring your own bags for all that lovely fruit you're going to pick. Beyond the fun of fruit picking, the orchard also runs school education programs, making the most of its natural Blue Mountains setting for a bit of outdoor learning. They often close for a bit if the fruit isn't quite ready yet, so that website check is really important. They even mention other local spots like Harvest Trails and Markets or greaterbellslineofroad.com.au/fruit-picking if their fruit isn't ripe yet, which is pretty neighbourly of them. While you're in the area, the Mt. Tomah Botanic Gardens are worth a look too, with bush trails and more to explore close by.