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The Rusty Rose Flower Farm

Pick your own flowers in Aldinga Beach, SA · plus farm experiences

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Fleurieu Peninsula
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Real, established (2021) 2-acre chemical-free cut-flower farm at 60 Button Road, Aldinga Beach, on the Fleurieu Peninsula — officially listed as a Fleurieu Peninsula attraction on South Australia's tourism site, with a 4.9-star/26-review profile for its farm-gate sales, tours and Devonshire teas. It runs a dedicated, well-specified ticketed 'Pick Your Own' flower-picking experience (own /pick-your-own page): dahlias, snapdragons, celosia, statice, strawflower and Canterbury bells, with field access, picking snips on loan, harvesting/arranging guidance and a take-home vase included. However, as checked on 18/07/2026 the booking widget on that page reads 'No events at the moment' and the copy still says 'starting early 2025' (unrevised for over a year), and no independent review or Facebook post could be found confirming an actual completed PYO session — reviews found only describe guided farm tours and Devonshire tea, not hands-on picking. This is plausibly just normal off-season timing (dahlias/snapdragons/celosia bloom in SA's warmer months, not mid-winter), but the current lack of any scheduled dates means season timing and real-world operation could not be independently confirmed — re-check closer to the next flowering season (likely spring/summer) for live dates before publishing. Note also a phone-number discrepancy: the farm's own website/contact page lists 0494 616 582, while the South Australia tourism listing shows a different number, 0412 787 175 — worth confirming which is current if publishing a phone number.

What you can pick and when

CropTypical season
FlowersJanuary to early February; mid-December to mid-January

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

Farm experiences

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

Farm tours, Hands-on workshops & Seasonal events & open days

Currently offered

The programme includes guided farm tours and picnics, Snip Sip Arrange sessions, farm-tour teas, floristry and wreath classes, dried-flower workshops and private group events.

Access
Booking required — Book ahead; sessions can sell out.
Booking
Advance online booking or private enquiry
Price
Varies by experience
When
Scheduled 2025 to 2026 sessions plus private event bookings

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

60 Button Road, Aldinga Beach, SA 5173. From Adelaide, this farm is about an hour south of Adelaide.

Where The Rusty Rose Flower 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.

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Open
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Before you visit

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit The Rusty Rose Flower Farm?

On the booking question, The Rusty Rose Flower Farm is listed this way: booking required. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth checking the farm's website before you set out.

How much does picking cost at The Rusty Rose Flower Farm?

The Rusty Rose Flower Farm at Aldinga Beach lists its costs this way: Base 'Pick Your Own' ticket price not published on site. Extra non-picking guests: $10 per adult or $5 per child under 16, maximum two extra guests per picking ticket. Prices here change with supply, and not every farm updates them publicly, so confirm before you travel.

What facilities does The Rusty Rose Flower Farm have?

The Rusty Rose Flower Farm has a cafe or farm shop, according to what the farm has told us. Facilities not named above simply haven't been confirmed either way. Ask ahead if you're relying on shade, parking close to the rows, or paying by card.

Is The Rusty Rose Flower Farm good to visit with young kids?

Yes — The Rusty Rose Flower Farm at Aldinga Beach is recorded as suitable for children. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. Some crops are picked at adult height and some paddocks are rough underfoot — worth asking which rows suit small children on the day you're going.