Lindis Peaks orchard

Location: Lindis Valley, Central Otago

Land: 80.6 Hectares

Elevation: 400m

Aerial view of Lindis Peaks orchard

Deep Creek Fruits NZ LP collaborated with the landowners of historic Lindis Peaks Station – a family owned and operated sheep and beef business – to establish this significant cherry orchard.

Project start date

2019

Orchard reaches maturity

2027

The nearby mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the Lindis Peaks orchard.
The snow-capped mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the Lindis Peaks orchard.
A purpose-built planting machine designed by Ross Kirk enables the crew to plant up to 900 trees an hour.
The planting team, including Liam Kirk, can plant up to 10,000 plants a day if soil conditions are optimal.
Once planted, plastic sleeves are slipped on to give young trees the best possible start.
The single leader growing method is used to maximise yield, fruit quality and tree health.
Lindis Peaks orchard post-harvest 2024.
Lindis Peaks orchard post-harvest 2024.
Lindis Peaks orchard post-harvest 2024.
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest
Cherry flowering leading up to the 2024-2025 harvest

As Lindis Peaks Station has access to water from the Clutha River, this precious resource is assured for the orchard.

49,586

cherry trees planted

2021-2022

first harvest

9

varieties growing

Choosing the best

Cherry varieties growing at Lindis Peaks have been selected to meet the demands of export clients.

Progressive cherries

A mix of cherry varieties that are consistently great tasting are harvested progressively during summer.

Cherries love the cold

Cherries require some colder weather in the winter to perform well – and the clear blue skies of Central Otago deliver!

With a natural elevation of up to 400 metres, Lindis Peaks is ideal for premium cherry production because it is less prone to frosts in the critical spring blossoming and fruit-set period

Contact us

Lindis Peaks cherries

Visit the Deep Creek Fruits website

Delivering cherries around New Zealand

New Zealand cherry lovers can buy Beyond cherries online for next-day delivery anywhere except rural areas. Available in cherry season only.

Visit the Southern Fruits website

Southern Fruits International LP exports premium fruit packed at the Lindis Coolpac packhouse.

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