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Mount Gnomon Farm

Pick your own apples, sunflowers and flowers in Penguin, TAS · plus farm experiences

Closed for season Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 18 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
North-West Tasmania
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Working farm-stay (geodesic dome accommodation, restaurant/cafe, cider orchard) at 886 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin. Genuine pick-your-own confirmed for sunflowers via a recurring ticketed Sunflower Festival/picking day (public, TryBooking); pick-your-own apples from the orchard is mentioned in farm-stay copy but has no dedicated public event or season confirmed, so treat that crop as lower-confidence. Not a daily walk-in u-pick - picking access is tied to specific event dates or farm-stay bookings. Distinct business from Turners Beach Berry Patch and Plump Berries already in the database.

What you can pick and when

CropTypical season
ApplesNot specified - pick-your-own apples from the heritage orchard mentioned only in farm-stay marketing copy; no season or dedicated public event confirmed
SunflowersSummer, roughly Feb-Mar; public picking mainly offered via ticketed event days (e.g. Sunflower Festival, 8 Mar 2026, 3-8pm; a prior 'Sunflower picking day' event)
FlowersSummer, roughly Feb-Mar; public picking mainly offered via ticketed event days (e.g. Sunflower Festival, 8 Mar 2026, 3-8pm; a prior 'Sunflower picking day' event)

Typical windows only — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, Mount Gnomon Farm offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Stay on the farm & Seasonal events & open days

Currently offered

Geodesic-dome farm stays and a public program of seasonal community events, family events, local markets, performances and farm-to-table celebrations.

Access
Booking required — Book ahead; sessions can sell out.
Booking
Book accommodation online and use the event calendar/ticket link for public events.
Price
Varies by stay and event.
When
Accommodation by booking; public events on announced dates; restaurant separately scheduled.

Call to book

Confirmed from the farm's own website on 19 Jul 2026. Availability, times and prices can change, so check with the farm before you travel. Source: Official farm website.

Getting there

886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin TAS 7316. From Devonport, this farm is along Tasmania's north-west coast.

Where Mount Gnomon Farm is

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Before you go

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.

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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Plump Berries

Barrington · North-West Tasmania

Season
Nov-Mar
Open
Seasonal; check website/social media for current hours, self-service berry collection also available
Booking
Booking recommended

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Sheffield Berry Gardens

Sheffield · North-West Tasmania

Season
late November to end of April
Open
Trades late Nov to end of April; one aggregator states 7 days 7am-9pm in season with a self-serve honesty box at the farm shed when owners are not home. Also sells at Launceston Harvest Farmers Market and Hobart Farm Gate Market in season.

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Last verified 18 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: Official farm website, northwesttasmania.com.au, centralcoasttas.com.au, trybooking.com, Facebook page. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Mount Gnomon Farm?

Booking required at Mount Gnomon Farm according to the details we hold. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on 0448 067 779 before you set out.

How much does picking cost at Mount Gnomon Farm?

Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin lists its costs this way: A prior ticketed 'Sunflower picking day' event (TryBooking) was $5 entry + $2 per sunflower picked. Ticket price for the 8 March 2026 Sunflower Festival was not stated in sources reviewed. Farm-stay accommodation (unrelated to picking) is quoted at $15-$400 indicative on northwesttasmania.com.au. Rates move as a crop comes in and out, and published prices lag — check the current figure before you go.

What can you pick at Mount Gnomon Farm, and when?

Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin grows Sunflowers and Apples. Picking usually runs Summer, roughly Feb-Mar; public picking mainly offered via ticketed event days (e.g. Sunflower Festival, 8 Mar 2026, 3-8pm; a prior 'Sunflower picking day' event); Not specified - pick-your-own apples from the heritage orchard mentioned only in farm-stay marketing copy; no season or dedicated public event confirmed. Fruit doesn't read a calendar — a cold snap or an early warm spell moves this, so confirm what's ripe close to the day.

What facilities does Mount Gnomon Farm have?

On record for Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin: a cafe or farm shop. We only note facilities a farm has confirmed, so anything not listed here is worth checking when you get in touch — parking, shade and payment options all change.

Is Mount Gnomon Farm good to visit with young kids?

Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. 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.

Can I bring my dog to Mount Gnomon Farm?

Leashed dogs are welcome at Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin based on what the farm has told us. Rules around pets in picking areas often differ from the rest of a property, so confirm the current policy before you set out.