Pick your own sunflowers and flowers in Tolga, QLD
Out of season
September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in April. September is inside the typical Queensland season for flowers and sunflowers, but outside the window this farm records for itself.
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
Tolga Sunflower Farm on the Atherton Tablelands opens its sunflower field on weekends around April, 9am-5pm, weather permitting -- $1 per stem, or 20 for $20. Kid- and dog-friendly; check the farm's Facebook for current-season dates.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
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| Flowers | Peak | Peak | Available | Available | Peak | Peak | Available |
46-76 Tate Road, Tolga, QLD 4883. Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland.
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 price, the details we hold for Tolga Sunflower Farm read: As of April 2025: $1 per stem, or 20 stems for $20. Earlier seasons (2021) used a gold-coin donation model for picking/photos, with proceeds to the Ronald McDonald Foundation -- pricing model may vary by season. Prices here change with supply, and not every farm updates them publicly, so confirm before you travel.
You can pick Sunflowers at Tolga Sunflower Farm, typically Blooms around April; open weekends only, 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Farm was closed 2023-2024 and reopened April 2025 -- confirm current-season dates via Facebook before visiting. Growers will tell you the real dates move most years, so check before you build a day around it.
The details we hold mark Tolga Sunflower Farm as child-friendly. Ground conditions and picking heights vary a lot between farms, so check what's manageable for your kids' ages before you set out.
Leashed dogs are welcome at Tolga Sunflower Farm at Tolga 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.
