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Quick answer: For Christmas 2026 in Australia, the fruit in season is mangoes, cherries, strawberries and other berries, and the first peaches, nectarines and apricots. Mangoes are coming from Queensland now and should last well past Christmas. Early stone fruit is large and sweet this year, but some later varieties are expected to be in shorter supply after a warm winter. That makes mangoes and mixed seasonal fruit the safest choice for a Christmas fruit gift. Every November we read the grower …

Quick answer: Mango season is here. The 2026 harvest started late but is now underway in Queensland, and mangoes should be around into autumn. To pick a ripe mango, smell the stem end (it should smell sweet and fruity) and press gently (it should give a little). Don't judge by colour alone. Small marks, scratches or sun spots on the skin are normal and don't affect the fruit inside. Soft, sunken bruises, mould or a sour smell are the things to avoid. Mango season 2026: what's happening Australi …