Pure Otago Direct cherries are premium Central Otago cherries grown, hand-picked and beautifully packed in Cromwell, NZ. Our cherries are shipped overnight nationwide between mid-December to late January each summer. Order 1 kg, 2 kg or 5 kg boxes online for home delivery or corporate gifting.
Unbox with us...
For those of you who, like us, prefer to know what's inside before you buy – here's your chance to see exactly what you're getting. Choose your box size, cherry size, and add a gift card if you're sending a gift. Picked, packed and shipped within 24hrs with overnight delivery anywhere in NZ, so your cherries arrive at their freshest.
1kg - Premium 32mm Red Cherries (limited)
$57.00
1kg - 30mm Red Cherries
$49.00
2kg - Mixed Size Red Cherries
$70.00
5kg Value Pack - Mixed Size Red Cherries
$150.00
1kg - White Cherries (limited)
$52.00
Corporate Gifts
- Flexible delivery to individual recipients or one central address.
- Personalised gift cards – your own or have us print your message.
- Choose your delivery date from available dispatch options.
- Mix & match products – combine box sizes and honey gift packs.
- All-inclusive pricing – GST and shipping included.
Our Cherry Varieties
Large and impressively firm, Samba cherries are known for their deep mahogany-red colour, heart-shaped appearance and excellent eating quality. They deliver a rich sweet flavour with a satisfying crunch.
Samba
One of the earliest premium cherries of the season, Santina produces large, dark, heart-shaped fruit with firm flesh and exceptional sweetness. Its early arrival makes it a favourite for cherry lovers eager for the first taste of summer
Santina
Rainier cherries are instantly recognisable for their golden-yellow skin with a distinctive red blush. Exceptionally sweet and delicate, they are considered one of the world's premium cherry varieties.
Rainier
Lapins cherries are large, juicy and intensely sweet, with a bright red colour and outstanding flavour. Their low acidity and firm texture make them a consistently popular all-round eating cherry.
Lapin
As the name suggests, Sweetheart cherries are renowned for their sweet, juicy flavour and attractive heart-shaped fruit. Ripening late in the season, they provide a delicious finish to the cherry harvest.
Sweetheart
One of the latest cherries to ripen, Staccato offers large, firm fruit with dark red skin and exceptional storage qualities. Its rich sweetness and crisp texture make it a standout late-season variety.
Staccato
Cherry Availability
See which cherry varieties are usually available each week
December 2026
Week 1
1-7 Dec
None
Week 2
8-14 Dec
Samba
Week 3
15-21 Dec
Samba
Santina
Sonnet
Week 4
22-31 Dec
Samba
Santina
Sonnet
Stella
Sandra Rose
Rainier
January 2027
Week 1
1-7 Jan
Lapin
Regina
Week 2
8-14 Jan
Lapin
Regina
Romance
Sweetheart
Week 3
15-21 Jan
Romance
Sweetheart
Staccato
Week 4
22-31 Jan
None
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