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Flower picking near Newcastle

In September, flower picking is in season near Newcastle. We list 8 farms within about 90 minutes of the city — compare seasons, prices and booking below, then call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Rows of yellow flowers growing in a farm field
Representative flower-picking image. Seasons and availability vary by farm and weather. "Yellow flower garden near mountain" by Surya Prakash.S.A., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Flower picking near Newcastle spreads across two clusters: the Central Coast around Jilliby, Somersby and Peats Ridge, and the Hunter Valley itself around Largs and Medowie, most of it within about 90 minutes of the city. Between the two areas there's an unusually long combined season — Central Coast sunflower paddocks bloom roughly August to December, while Hunter Valley sunflower fields run November through May, so there's a good chance something is open whichever month you visit.

Entry is typically a modest flat fee, often around $5, with stems then priced individually, roughly $3 each at some Hunter farms. Hunter Valley Sunflowers at Largs is a solid standout for its longer season and simple entry-plus-per-stem pricing. Because these are genuine paddock blooms rather than a controlled greenhouse crop, opening dates depend on rain and heat and are usually announced only a week or two ahead, so check social media before setting off.

Compare flower farms near Newcastle

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids Drive
Cedar Creek Farm Hunter Valley In season Summer (Dec-Feb); Summer-Autumn (Dec-Apr) Experiences from $15 (Flower Club) up to $75 (Bloom & Breathe Pilates + Pick-nic); farm-fresh bouquets $35 (standard) / $60 (premium); private group/event bookings by email. See website shop for current full pricing and available dates. Booking required Yes About 2 hours north of Sydney
Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary In season ticketed event days only, seasonal — Booking required — About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Hunter Valley Sunflowers In season Jan-May (opens for select bloom windows, e.g. Anzac Day weekend, school holidays; dates vary by year and weather) Around $5 entry for adults (kids free/under 16 free per some sources), plus per-stem pricing (roughly $3/stem reported); some sources describe entry fee plus per-stem purchase Booking recommended Yes About 2 hours north of Sydney
Little Tin Shed Medowie In season Seasonal open days, incl. Easter/holiday events (approx. 30,000 blooms per season) $5 entry fee, pay per stem picked Booking recommended Yes About 2 hours north of Sydney
S & S Peruch Avocado Farm In season — — Booking required Yes About 90 minutes north of Sydney
The Bloom Barn Farm In season year-round, varying blocks (Dec-Feb, Mar-May, Jun-Aug, Sep-Nov) — — Yes About 90 minutes north of Sydney
The Giving Farm In season Oct onward; seasonal, varying months — — Yes About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Weeping Willow Farm In season Weekends through spring, summer and autumn, timed to bloom availability (chrysanthemums through to zinnias) Ticketed Pick-Your-Own sessions booked online in advance; specific ticket price not stated in sources found. Cash or card accepted on the day for extras only, not for the picking itself. Private full-patch bookings require a minimum of 6 tickets for a 45-minute session. Booking required — About 90 minutes north of Sydney

Flower farms near Newcastle

8 farms

In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Weeping Willow Farm

Palmdale · Central Coast

About 90 minutes north of Sydney

Season
Weekends through spring, summer and autumn, timed to bloom availability
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Ticketed Pick-Your-Own sessions booked online in advance
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Booking required
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick flowers near Newcastle?

There are two main areas: the Central Coast around Jilliby, Somersby and Peats Ridge, which grows sunflowers and mixed cut blooms including dahlias and zinnias, and the Hunter Valley itself around Largs and Medowie, which is almost entirely sunflower paddocks. Both are within striking distance of Newcastle, so it's easy to build a day trip around whichever cluster suits your route.

How far is flower picking from Newcastle?

The Hunter Valley farms at Largs and Medowie are the closer option, roughly 45 minutes to an hour from central Newcastle. The Central Coast cluster around Jilliby and Peats Ridge is further, closer to 90 minutes, since it sits nearer Sydney than Newcastle. Either way it's a manageable half-day round trip rather than an overnighter.

When can you pick flowers near Newcastle?

Central Coast sunflower fields generally bloom from August through December, while the Hunter Valley farms run a longer window from November to May, peaking January to March. Because both areas are true paddock blooms, exact opening weekends move with the season's weather and are usually confirmed via the farm's social media only shortly beforehand.

Do you need to book flower picking near Newcastle?

Most of these are informal cut-your-own days rather than ticketed experiences, so you typically just turn up during the announced opening window and pay entry plus a per-stem fee on arrival. A few run occasional festival-style event days that are worth checking for in advance, but day-to-day picking rarely needs a formal booking.