In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Atkins Farm
Meadows · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
- Season
- Jan-Feb
- Open
- Seasonal, Jan-Feb only, dates vary by year
- Booking
- Booking recommended
Flower picking in South Australia
In September, flower picking is in season in South Australia. We list 10 farms, across Adelaide Hills and Limestone Coast & South East SA — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
South Australia's flower picking farms stretch from the Adelaide Hills — the densest cluster, with working cut-flower properties in Hahndorf, Paechtown and Charleston barely 40 minutes from the CBD — up through the Barossa and Clare fringe at Marananga and Tarlee, and as far south as the Fleurieu Peninsula and east to the Limestone Coast near Robe and Mount Gambier. The calendar runs long: mixed blooms and dahlias are available from spring through autumn at the bigger farms, lavender fills a narrow mid-December to mid-January window at the Hahndorf Lavender Estate, sunflowers peak across January and February across multiple regions, and autumn (March–April) is prime time for dahlias at Dahlia Hills Farm and the Barossa's Hidden Flower Farm.
Most SA flower experiences are ticketed rather than casual walk-in — expect online booking, set session times and a stem count bundled into the price. Entry formats range from a $25 self-guided farm tour at Hahndorf Flower Farm to $89-per-person dahlia events at Starling Flowers in Robe. The exception is Atkins Farm at Meadows, which runs sunflower open days on a booking-recommended but informal basis. Bloom timing is weather-dependent every year, so checking each farm's social media the week of your visit is strongly recommended before making the drive.
Compare flower farms in South Australia
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Farm | In season | Jan-Feb | — | Booking recommended | Yes | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Charleston Farm | In season | spring-autumn, select days | — | Booking required | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Dahlia Hills Farm | In season | Jan-Apr (bookings essential) | Gift voucher for a farm visit: $50, includes 15 pick-your-own stems plus a complimentary barista coffee/tea at the on-site Garden Tea House (valid 2 years, redeemable also toward tubers/flowers/farm goods; per dahliahills.com product page). A separate third-party write-up (kidsinadelaide.com.au) describes a ~$55 flower-picking package (12 stems, jars, snip hire, entry, wood-fired pizza) that appears to be a specific seasonal event rather than the standard voucher — not confirmed on the farm's own site. | Booking required | Yes | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Hahndorf Flower Farm | In season | Sep-early Apr | Ticketed 'Pick Your Own Flowers Experience', booked via Rezdy | Booking required | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Hahndorf Lavender Estate | In season | mid Dec-mid Jan | Ticketed entry for Lavender Bloom Festival / Pick Your Own Lavender Experience (9am-6/7pm), booked via Rezdy | Booking required | — | About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD |
| Sandy Rise Sunflowers | In season | January-February | — | — | — | In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide |
| Shimmering Pines Farm | In season | Jan-Feb ticketed picking sessions | Pizza & PYO Flowers ticket ~$55 (15+ yrs, includes 12 stems, jar, snips hire, entry, 11-inch pizza); pizza + entry only ~$25; children under 15 free when sharing with a ticketed adult; an earlier PYO-only session was priced at $22 for 10 stems plus posy jar, water and snips hire, with extra stems at $2 each | Booking required | Yes | About an hour north of Adelaide |
| Starling Flowers | In season | Single ticketed pick-your-own event held once a year in autumn (e.g. Easter weekend in 2025, March long weekend for a subsequent season) — exact dates vary year to year and are announced on the farm's website/Facebook. | $89 AUD per person per ticketed time-slot (confirmed 2025 season pricing via archived product page); price is per person for the booked session, not per bucket. Visitors asked to bring their own bucket to take flowers home in (farm provides snips and a bucket to pick into on-site). | Booking required | — | In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide |
| The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia) | In season | summer-autumn (approx Dec-Apr) | — | Booking required | — | About an hour north of Adelaide |
| Wildhand Farm | In season | Summer season, Saturdays only (2025 season ran 4 Jan-29 Mar) - part of the ticketed 'Sunflowers & Sundaes' Summer Flower Workshop | Summer 'Sunflowers & Sundaes' PYO workshop price not confirmed (product page unpublished at time of check, out of season). Spring Flower Workshop (flower-arranging, not confirmed PYO) was $140/person for the 2025 season. Separate Highland Cow Experience (no picking) is $250 for 2 people + $20 per extra person. | Booking required | — | About an hour south of Adelaide |
Flower farms in South Australia
10 farms
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Charleston Farm
Charleston · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
- Season
- spring-autumn, select days
- Open
- Seasonal, select open days spring through autumn, ticketed
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Dahlia Hills Farm
Longwood · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
- Season
- Jan-Apr (bookings essential)
- Open
- Pick-your-own flower visits by booking only, January to April each year
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Hahndorf Flower Farm
Paechtown / Hahndorf · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
- Season
- Sep-early Apr
- Price
- Ticketed 'Pick Your Own Flowers Experience', booked via Rezdy
- Open
- Seasonal Sep-Apr, ticketed sessions
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Hahndorf Lavender Estate
Paechtown / Hahndorf · Adelaide Hills
About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
- Season
- mid Dec-mid Jan
- Price
- Ticketed entry for Lavender Bloom Festival / Pick Your Own Lavender Experience
- Open
- Seasonal, annual Lavender Bloom Festival mid Dec-mid Jan
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Sandy Rise Sunflowers
Suttontown · Limestone Coast & South East SA
In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide
- Season
- January-February
- Open
- Seasonal pick-your-own open days during the January-February sunflower season
In season
Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Shimmering Pines Farm
Tarlee · Barossa & Clare Valley
About an hour north of Adelaide
- Season
- Jan-Feb ticketed picking sessions
- Price
- Pizza & PYO Flowers ticket ~$55
- Open
- Ticketed pop-up evenings
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
Starling Flowers
Robe · Limestone Coast & South East SA
In the Limestone Coast and South East, around Mount Gambier, about 4-5 hours south-east of Adelaide
- Season
- Single ticketed pick-your-own event held once a year in autumn
- Price
- $89 AUD per person per ticketed time-slot
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia)
Marananga · Barossa & Clare Valley
About an hour north of Adelaide
- Season
- summer-autumn (approx Dec-Apr)
- Booking
- Booking required
In season
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
Wildhand Farm
Willunga Hill · Fleurieu Peninsula
About an hour south of Adelaide
- Season
- Summer season, Saturdays only
- Open
- Booking required
- Booking
- Booking required
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you pick flowers in South Australia?
The biggest concentration is the Adelaide Hills, with Hahndorf Flower Farm, Hahndorf Lavender Estate, Charleston Farm and Dahlia Hills Farm (Longwood) all sitting within roughly an hour of Adelaide. The Barossa and Clare fringe adds Shimmering Pines Farm at Tarlee and The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia) at Marananga in the Barossa Valley. On the Fleurieu Peninsula, Wildhand Farm at Willunga Hill runs ticketed summer sunflower workshops, while the Limestone Coast has Sandy Rise Sunflowers near Mount Gambier and Starling Flowers in Robe for a once-a-year dahlia event. See the regional sections below for direct links.
When is flower picking season in South Australia?
The SA flower season spans roughly September to April, but it arrives in waves rather than all at once. Spring opens with mixed blooms at farms like Charleston Farm and Hahndorf Flower Farm from September. Lavender peaks in a short mid-December to mid-January window at Hahndorf Lavender Estate. Sunflowers hit their stride in January and February across the Adelaide Hills, Clare gateway and Fleurieu. Dahlias — the autumn star — run from around January or February through to April at Dahlia Hills Farm, The Hidden Flower Farm and Starling Flowers. May through August is the quiet off-season statewide.
Do you need to book flower picking in South Australia?
Almost universally, yes. Hahndorf Flower Farm uses an online ticketing system (Rezdy), Hahndorf Lavender Estate requires advance booking for its annual Lavender Bloom Festival, Charleston Farm's Snip and Sip sessions are pre-booked, and Dahlia Hills Farm is strictly bookings-only from January to April. Shimmering Pines Farm releases tickets via its website subscriber pre-sale for PYO evenings. Starling Flowers sells its once-a-year dahlia event through its own Shopify store. Atkins Farm at Meadows is one of the few that works on a booking-recommended rather than mandatory basis, making it slightly more flexible for a spontaneous visit.
How much does flower picking cost in South Australia?
Pricing varies by format. Hahndorf Flower Farm charges $25 for its self-guided farm tour. Shimmering Pines Farm's PYO evening sessions run approximately $22 for 10 stems or around $55 for a package including a pizza. Dahlia Hills Farm sells a farm-visit gift voucher at $50 for 15 stems, which includes a stop at the on-site Garden Tea House. Starling Flowers in Robe charges $89 per person for its annual Pick Your Own Dahlias event. Lavender picking at Hahndorf Lavender Estate is ticketed — check the farm's website for current pricing when each season's tickets are released.
Can you cut your own flowers at SA farms?
Yes — the pick-your-own model at SA flower farms typically means you are handed snips (or hire them at the gate) and cut your own stems from the rows. Hahndorf Flower Farm, Dahlia Hills Farm, Charleston Farm and Shimmering Pines Farm all work this way. Starling Flowers at Robe asks visitors to bring their own bucket to take flowers home in, and the farm provides snips on the day. Hahndorf Lavender Estate is a similar cut-your-own experience during its Lavender Bloom Festival. The only exception to watch for is farms that run arrangement-only workshops — always check the specific product description, not just the farm name, when booking.