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The Giving Farm

Pick your own blueberries, sunflowers and flowers in Jilliby, NSW · plus farm experiences

In season Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Central Coast
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Is The Giving Farm open right now?

Out of season

September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in October (Blueberries). September is inside the typical New South Wales season for blueberries, flowers and sunflowers, but outside the window this farm records for itself.

Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Also offers farm animal interactions.

What you can pick and when

Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Typical picking months at this farm
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Farm experiences

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

Meet the animals, Hands-on workshops & Seasonal events & open days

Currently offered

Structured farm experiences include cuddle/pat/feed animal sessions, Art on the Farm, You Be the Farmer, bee-hotel activities and Harvest Festival programming.

Access
Booking required — Book ahead; sessions can sell out.
Booking
Required via the farm calendar; private sessions also available.
Price
Varies by session; private booking price on request.
When
Animal sessions weekends and school holidays; most other programs in school holidays; Harvest Festival in June.

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

147 Durren Road, Jilliby NSW. About 90 minutes north of Sydney.

Where The Giving 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. 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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Before you visit

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Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: Official farm website, coastiesmag.com.au, lovecentralcoast.com. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does picking cost at The Giving Farm?

On price, the details we hold for The Giving Farm read: Blueberries approx $12 per punnet. Treat that as the shape of the pricing rather than a quote: entry fees and per-kilo rates are both seasonal.

What can you pick at The Giving Farm, and when?

Blueberries, sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias, gladiolus, lilies and vegetables is what The Giving Farm is listed for, with a usual window of Oct onward; seasonal, varying months. Seasons move with the weather each year, so treat those windows as a guide and check what's ripe before you drive out.

Is The Giving Farm good to visit with young kids?

Yes — The Giving Farm at Jilliby is recorded as suitable for children. Rows can be uneven and some crops need ladders, so for a visit with toddlers it's worth a quick call to confirm what suits their age.