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Flower picking near Sydney

In September, flower picking is in season near Sydney. We list 14 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 Sydney spreads across several distinct pockets — the Hawkesbury around Bilpin and Kurmond, the Central Coast around Jilliby and Peats Ridge, the Hunter Valley at Largs and Medowie, and the Southern Highlands around Penrose and Camden further south. Most sit within about 90 minutes of the CBD, so you can pick a direction based on what else you want to see that day. Between the clusters the picking calendar is almost year-round, running roughly September through April for mixed blooms, with sunflower fields adding a second layer from spring right through to autumn depending on the farm.

Prices range from a simple $5-$10 entry with per-stem cutting at the sunflower paddocks, up to a considered Southern Highlands Flower Farm experience, where a “Golden Hour” pick-your-own bouquet session runs around $100 a person and includes guided cutting through dahlias, peonies and ranunculus. Because bloom windows shift with the weather, always confirm the current opening dates before you drive out.

Compare flower farms near Sydney

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
Glenbernie Family Farms In season summer/autumn (approx Feb-Apr) $10 per adult (reported) Booking recommended Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Greenfinch Farm In season — Charged per bucket rather than per person, with a bucket usually shared between one or two adults. Ring ahead for the current price. Booking required — About 90 minutes north-west 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
Southern Highlands Flower Farm In season Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct 'Golden Hour' Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Experience approx. $100 AUD/person; Flower Farm Tour & Dahlia Harvest Experience approx. $175 AUD/person; Flower Therapy sessions approx. $50 AUD Booking required — In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from 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 Dahlia Patch Flower Farm In season — — Booking required — In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from 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
Bilpin Blossom Farm Unconfirmed · call ahead — Call ahead — — About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Camden Valley Farm Unconfirmed · call ahead seasonal, summer Call ahead — Yes Around the Sydney basin

Flower farms near Sydney

14 farms

In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Glenbernie Family Farms

Kurmond · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Season
summer/autumn (approx Feb-Apr)
Price
$10 per adult (reported)
Open
Seasonal sunflower picking days, including twilight sessions
Booking
Booking recommended
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In season Last verified 23 Jul 2026

Greenfinch Farm

Grose Vale · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Open
Runs multiple 2-hour guided sessions per day when open
Booking
Booking required
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In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Southern Highlands Flower Farm

Penrose · Illawarra & Southern Highlands

In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney

Season
Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct
Price
'Golden Hour' Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Experience approx.
Open
NOT open to the public outside of ticketed Flower Farm Experiences
Booking
Booking required
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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
Price
Ticketed Pick-Your-Own sessions booked online in advance
Booking
Booking required
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Before you pick flowers near Sydney

Last verified 3 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick flowers near Sydney?

The main clusters are the Hawkesbury around Bilpin and Kurmond, the Central Coast around Jilliby and Peats Ridge, the Hunter Valley at Largs and Medowie, and the Southern Highlands around Penrose, with a further sunflower option at Camden. Together they cover sunflowers, dahlias, peonies, ranunculus and lavender, so the right choice depends on what's in bloom that month.

How far is flower picking from Sydney?

Hawkesbury and Camden farms are the closest, under an hour from the CBD, while the Central Coast and Southern Highlands clusters sit closer to 90 minutes. The Hunter Valley is the furthest at around two hours, though it's often combined with a wine-region day trip, so the extra distance doesn't feel like a detour.

When can you pick flowers near Sydney?

Mixed-flower farms in the Southern Highlands run roughly September to March, with dahlias specifically peaking March-April and ranunculus, anemones and poppies earlier in September-October. Sunflower paddocks on the Central Coast and in the Hunter fill in spring through autumn. Because timing depends on rainfall and heat, check each farm's page for its current bloom dates before visiting.

Do you need to book flower picking near Sydney?

The premium experiences, including the Southern Highlands Flower Farm's Golden Hour bouquet sessions and dahlia harvest tours, are ticketed and need booking in advance, often weeks ahead in peak bloom. The sunflower paddocks around the Hawkesbury, Central Coast and Hunter are generally more casual cash-entry days that don't require a booking, though it pays to check they're open before you drive.