In September, flower picking is in season in Queensland. We list 11 farms, across Brisbane & South-East Queensland and Sunshine Coast — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Flower picking in Queensland: we list 11 pick-your-own flower farms across the state — including Brightly Sunflowers, Curlew Ridge Flower Farm and Glass House Tropical Fruits, around Brisbane & South-East Queensland, Darling Downs & Toowoomba, Mackay & Whitsundays and Sunshine Coast. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The flower season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightly Sunflowers | In season | Spring (planted June/July, flowering and events held around October each year) | $2.00 per stem, paid on exit; separate ticketed entry fee applies per event (booked via EventBookings) on top of the per-stem picking cost. Visitors bring their own scissors/secateurs and a bucket or basket. | Booking required | Yes | Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast |
| Curlew Ridge Flower Farm | In season | Aug-May (pick-your-own open days) | WeTeachMe booking listing prices pick-your-own sessions 'from $25.00' per person for a 2-hour session (price likely varies by flower quantity/vase size; exact tiers not confirmed). | Booking required | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| Glass House Tropical Fruits | In season | May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years | $15 per 500g at season start (June 2026); farm representatives said price expected to fall toward normal market rate as production increases through the season | — | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| Lilyvale Flower Farm | In season | Seasonal fields opened first in Jan 2024; as of this verification (18 Jul 2026) the 2026 sunflower season is already finished, next season expected 2027 — exact opening dates announced via social media each year, weather/rainfall dependent, each field blooms for roughly two weekends; Seasonal cut-flower field (started late 2024); pick-your-own sessions run periodically through the growing season, subject to what's in bloom, tickets released online each Wednesday for the coming weekend | Sunflower fields: $15/adult, $5/child, $40/family (3+ children); cash and eftpos accepted at entrance, no pre-booking needed. Separate cut-flower Pick Your Own sessions: $30/ticket (includes a jar to keep and snips to borrow), booked online in advance (e.g. a 'Sunday 29th March - Pick Your Own Flowers' session was listed at $30, since sold out). | — | Yes | On the Darling Downs around Toowoomba, about 90 minutes west of Brisbane |
| Norwell Sunflowers | In season | Seasonal only — exact bloom window changes year to year. The farm's own site collects email signups to announce 'next season's dates' rather than publishing a fixed calendar; one secondary event listing shows a past opening around late September (spring), but this is not confirmed as a fixed annual pattern. Check Facebook/Instagram (@norwellsunflowers) before visiting. | — | — | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm | In season | short seasonal windows, historically weekends in early Nov; also had a 'sunset sunflowers' weekend event reported | 2022 pricing: $15 cash entry for ages 14+ (includes 7 flowers); bring your own scissors | — | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| Sunflowers On Kents | In season | Seasonal bloom windows, dates vary by year (announced via Facebook/Instagram); part of annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival period | Cut-your-own five stems for a set price, or buy a pre-cut bunch; coffee/drinks available onsite | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Ten Chain Farm | In season | Scheduled weekend events only, historically held Jan-Feb (e.g. 17-18 Jan 2026, 25 Feb 2024) — exact dates vary by year, confirm via tenchain.com.au/events | — | No booking needed | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Tolga Sunflower Farm | In season | 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. | 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. | — | Yes | Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland |
| Warraba Sunflowers | In season | Selected weekends only, historically around Dec-Feb and May-Jun (exact dates announced via Facebook each season) | — | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Windy Acres Farm | In season | Dec-Jan (pick-your-own); shop/farm open Oct-Apr) | — | — | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
11 farms
North Eton · Mackay & Whitsundays
Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast
Stanmore (near Woodford) · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Glass House Mountains · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Lilyvale · Darling Downs & Toowoomba
On the Darling Downs around Toowoomba, about 90 minutes west of Brisbane
Norwell · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Wamuran · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Kalbar · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Upper Flagstone · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Tolga · Far North Queensland
Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland
Cambooya · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Westbrook · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
We list 11 pick-your-own flower farms in Queensland, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Flower picking in Queensland follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
