At Koala Cherries, we’re all about taste, and our brands bring that to life in every way. From our premium Elevation 600 range to our signature white label, each brand represents our heritage, our quality, and our love for what we grow.
Koala Celebrate
Koala Celebrate
People love to give our cherries as gifts, so we thought we'd create something worth sharing. Similar to Koala white label, we only pack cherries with great flavour, texture and appearance, so you can be sure you're getting a box of our best. This box was designed for our online sales.
Elevation 600
Elevation 600
These special cherries are grown in the Victorian Strathbogie Ranges at 600m above sea level. The cooler climate at this high elevation allows the cherries to ripen for longer on the tree developing the fullest possible flavour. Elevation 600 cherries are our best cherries, available for just a few weeks after Christmas.
Koala White Label
Koala White Label
These cherries are our biggest seller, available the full season from November to January. We only pack cherries with great flavour, texture and appearance, which is why Koala Cherries White Label is regarded as the most trusted cherry brand in Australia.
Introducing Cherry Core
Sweet cherry juice is a delicious, natural way to support recovery, reduce inflammation, improve heart and joint health, and promote restful sleep - making it a powerful addition to everyday wellness routines. Click through to view the research behind the benefits of sweet cherries.
Koala King Size
These are the BIGGEST cherries in our range. Koala King Size are sweet and crunchy, making them the ultimate healthy indulgence. Packed in our unique serving tray, Koala King Size are the ideal treat for home, or as a gift at your next BBQ catch-up, beach picnic or holiday event. Both the tray and lid are 100% recyclable.
Koala Gold Label
Our main export brand, Koala Gold has become famous in Asian markets for its consistency and flavour. Koala Cherries Gold is a premium cherry, regarded as a benchmark for quality in the markets where it is sold. These premium cherries are hand selected to suit our export markets.
Koala Red Label
A more recent addition to our export range, Koala Cherries Red was created to satisfy growing demand in Asian markets for premium Koala Cherries. These cherries are hand selected premium cherries that are best suited for export.
A story spanning generations
In 1944, Reginald and Mary Rouget established a cherry, berry and stone fruit orchard in the Yarra Valley. A few years later, their sons John, Max and Brian left school early to join them on the farm. The business was then known as R.J. Rouget and Sons, a true family operation where everyone had a role.
As the years went on, John and Brian’s sons, Michael and Simon, grew up among the orchards, learning the craft from their fathers and grandparents. They developed a lifetime of horticultural knowledge and a deep passion for growing premium cherries.
Today, Michael and Simon proudly own and operate this third generation business, with the fourth generation of Rougets now stepping into the fold. Although the orchards have grown and evolved, the same family values, work ethic and love for great cherries remain at the heart of everything we do.
Koala Cherries over the years
Reginald Rouget
Clearing trees for planting
Brian and Max Rouget
Max Rouget
Rouget's picking
Brian Rouget
Brian, Max and John Rouget
1994 John Rouget
John Rouget clearing for planting
1993 Henke Lane farm
1998 Tractor stuck in a ditch at Henke
1998 Michael Rouget setting up the Koala market stand
2001 Packing
2001 Picking
2001
2001
2004 Farm inspector
Simon, Alison, Lisa and Michael Rouget
Brian Rouget with his son Simon
Our Shed Door in Yarck is now closed. We will re-open in November 2025.
Come to Yarck and say hello! While you're here, choose your own cherries or indulge in a cherry ice-cream or one of many, many cherry products! Come and visit us at 6547 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck VIC 3719