A bushfire destroyed many of Batlow's famous orchards. Welcome To Wilgro Orchards Welcome to Wilgro Orchards Mountain grown Apples and Cherries from the famous Batlow district Mountain grown - Famous for Flavour View Our Vinegars Traditional Apple Cider Come Visit Us Fresh Picked Apples The Sweetest Cherries Our Freshly made products Wilgro Orchards are situated on the main Tumut - Batlow road 4 […] Since its establishment Ardrossan Orchards has grown to encompass four sprawling orchards that span the hills of Batlow and a large packing facility at the heart of the operation that employs upward of 100 people from the local … The Batlow fires destroyed at least 20 homes and burnt orchards in the district – one of Australia's premier apple growing regions. Now some growers face an eight-year wait for another apple. Bushfire-ravaged farmers to gain access to $75,000 recovery grants. Wilgro Orchards is located 4kms north of Batlow and is owned and operated by Ralph and Judy Wilson who care about the production of their apples, cherries and berries and enjoy being able to provide them to locals and visitors from their roadside stall. Since David Cathels, Founder, purchased the first orchard in 1956 the Ardrossan Orchards brand has grown into a hallmark of premium quality Batlow-grown apples.