EST 1925
Meliora Farm
Meliora farm was established in 1925 and our family has been farming here ever since. We are a citrus and avocado farm.
We are located at Peats Ridge on the Central Coast of NSW.
Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones as you indulge in the simple pleasure of picking your own fruit, whilst spending time in our charming orchard.
We are open on selected weekends for pick your own fruit experiences from June through till December. We are currently waiting for the fruits to ripen for the next harvest, which we expect will commence late May 2025.
- 1504 Peats Ridge Rd, PEATS RIDGE, NSW, 2250
- 0411 432 512
- [email protected]
Our Produce
Our Passion
Tim’s farming practices incorporates a blend of conventional, biodynamic and organic philosophies with a focus on soil health and minimal use of chemicals. This approach aims to create a sustainable farm rich in diversity that produces nutrient dense food.
Tim is passionate about food being fresh. The time between harvesting and consumption has a big impact on the nutrition of the fruit. So we are happy to invite you to our farm so you can access the freshest fruit possible.
Our Story
Our family farm was established in 1925
Meliora Farm is an undeniably beautiful place to grow up, yet horticulture has never been easy.
The name Meliora is a latin word meaning better or best.
Tim is now the third generation farmer. Ken Kemp, Tim’s grandfather, believed firmly in the “Furphy” water tank philosophy……Good Better Best, never let it rest, till your good is better and your better best.
Ken Kemp bought the land in 1925. He worked hard attending to the citrus orchards for many years. Robert, Tim’s Dad, returned from the Northern Territory in the 1960’s and took over the running of the farm. To supplement the citrus he started growing tomatoes and then eventually avocados.
Tim returned to the farm after travelling overseas to help expand on the avocado venture.
Farming is full of challenges and The Kemps have had to evolve and innovate to stay on the land.
Tim and his wife Elise open the orchard on selected weekends to visitors wanting to experience the joy of picking your own fruit. Our family invites you to our farm to discover the simple pleasure of spending time outdoors in nature with your loved ones, creating memories that you will treasure.
Our family has been creating memories here for 100 years.
Book your pick your own farm experience.
