Charleston Farm
Charleston · Adelaide Hills
- Season
- spring-autumn, select days
- Open
- Seasonal, select open days spring through autumn, ticketed
- Booking
- Booking required
Pick your own sunflowers and flowers in Meadows, SA
Out of season
September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in January. September is inside the typical South Australia season for flowers, but outside the window this farm records for itself.
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Popular Instagram-worthy sunflower field event.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers | Peak | Available | ||||||||||
| Flowers | Peak | Peak | Available | Available | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak |
Meadows, SA. About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD.
Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children. Facilities aren't confirmed for this farm — check when you call ahead.
Check before you drive
Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.
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On the booking question, Atkins Farm is listed this way: booking recommended. Booking arrangements change through the season and busy weekends fill quickly, so we recommend checking the farm's website to confirm before you make the drive.
Atkins Farm at Meadows grows Sunflowers. Picking usually runs Jan-Feb. Seasons move with the weather each year, so treat those windows as a guide and check what's ripe before you drive out.
The details we hold mark Atkins Farm as child-friendly. Row surfaces and picking heights differ a lot farm to farm, so ask what's workable for your kids before you commit to the trip.