At a glance

Quick facts

Certified-organic orchard on the banks of the Ashley River growing heritage apples, pears and producing zero-waste juices.

Type
Farm
Where
Loburn, Canterbury, New Zealand
What you can find
heritage apples, pears, apple juice, pear juice
Practices
certified-organic
How to buy
orchard sales, farmers market stall, juice production
Data note
Location or listing details were last checked 14 Mar 2026.

Ashley River Organics is a 7-hectare orchard in Loburn, North Canterbury. Owners Mark and Annabelle have cared for the orchard for over twenty years and now grow more than twenty varieties of apples and pears under a BioGro-certified organic system. Seconds fruit is juiced on-site to ensure nothing goes to waste, and the farm practises sustainable growing methods to protect soil and river health. Visitors can buy fresh fruit and pure apple juices direct from the farm or from partner markets. The orchard is open weekdays with shorter hours on Saturdays.

Practices

  • certified-organic

Products

  • heritage apples
  • pears
  • apple juice
  • pear juice

Services & sales channels

  • orchard sales
  • farmers market stall
  • juice production

Supplies to