In September, flower picking is in season near Sunshine Coast. 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.
Flower picking near the Sunshine Coast means sunflower paddocks around Glass House Mountains and Wamuran, with a further option out at Kalbar in the Scenic Rim if you're happy to drive a bit further inland. All are within about 90 minutes of the coast, so a picking stop pairs easily with a morning at the Glass House Mountains lookouts or a coffee run through the hinterland. The season is short and seasonal, generally spring into summer, with each paddock only opening for a few weeks once the blooms are at their best.
Entry is usually a small cash fee, historically around $15 for adults, which includes a handful of stems to take home. Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm at Wamuran is a well-known standout, running short weekend windows including an early-November opening and occasional twilight sessions. Because these are genuine paddock blooms, opening weekends are only confirmed close to the date, so check the farm's Facebook page before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
8 farms
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
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
Cambooya · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Westbrook · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
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Sunflower paddocks at Glass House Mountains and Wamuran are the closest options, both well within the hinterland behind the coast, with a further field out at Kalbar in the Scenic Rim if you're prepared to drive a bit longer. There's no permanent mixed cut-flower farm right on the coast itself, so these seasonal sunflower fields are the main draw.
Glass House Mountains and Wamuran are both under an hour from the main Sunshine Coast towns, making them an easy half-day trip. Kalbar is the furthest option at around 90 minutes, since it sits closer to the Scenic Rim than the coast, so it suits a full-day outing rather than a quick morning visit.
These are short, weather-dependent bloom windows rather than a long season, historically opening in bursts through spring and summer, including an early-November weekend at one Wamuran farm. Because planting dates and rainfall shift the exact timing each year, the announced opening weekend is usually only confirmed a week or two ahead on the farm's social media.
These sunflower days generally run as cash-entry, walk-up events rather than pre-booked sessions, so you can usually just arrive during the announced opening hours and pay at the gate. Bring cash, since card facilities aren't always available in a paddock setting, and check the farm's page the day before in case weather has shifted the schedule.
