By Callum Ludwig
Family-run orchard Sanders Apples is celebrating the start of Kanzi apple season by opening its gates for apple picking this March.
Over the Labour Day long weekend from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 March, as well as the following weekend, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March, visitors will be able to come in take their pick of the produce with bags provided.
The orchard is open from 10am to 4pm daily and is located at 1020 Yarra Junction-Noojee Road, Three Bridges, and free parking is available.
Bookings for apple picking are not required, tickets can be purchased at the orchard. Pre-booking for the popular tractor rides is advised and can be done through the Sanders Apple website.
They encourage visitors to enjoy a scenic tractor ride through the orchard or to find some shade on the lawn and have a picnic.
Kanzi apples have only been introduced to Australia from Belgium for just over 10 years, and are known for their sweet and tangy taste, red and yellow skin, and distinctive crunch.
