Pick-your-own farms near Gold Coast
You can pick your own within a day trip of Gold Coast. We list 19 pick-your-own farms in the Gold Coast catchment, growing blueberry, flower, pumpkin, strawberry and sunflower and more — including Blueberry Fields, Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm and Farm & Co. Compare their seasons, prices and booking in the table below, or jump straight to a crop or district.
Seasons shift with the weather and with each farm's climate zone, so check the status on every listing and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you set out from Gold Coast.
Pick-your-own farms near Gold Coast at a glance
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Fields | In season | Jul-Jan (farmers markets/farm gate); pick-your-own days typically Sep-Oct when scheduled | Entry $10 per person, $30 family pass (2 adults, 2 kids), free for children 5 and under; fruit $15 per bucket (buckets provided), cash or card accepted | Booking recommended | Yes | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
| Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm | In season | Jun-Nov (farm open); pick-your-own typically Aug-Oct | Adult approx. $15 (includes 500g punnet); child (3-12) approx. $7.50 (includes 250g punnet); infants free; additional fruit approx. $24/kg | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Farm & Co | In season | seasonal, generally warmer months - exact months not confirmed by sources | $4-$5 per stem to cut your own sunflower | No booking needed | Yes | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
| Forest Dragon Fruit Farm | In season | Nov-Jul (peak Feb-May per multiple sources) | Approx. $10 for a bucket of self-picked fruit | — | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Oasis Berries | In season | Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival | — | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Poppy & Fern (The Farm Byron Bay) – Private Open Field Session | In season | — | Private Open Field Session is $650 AUD, covering a group of up to 5 guests; extra guests $85pp. Each guest harvests and leaves with roughly 20-30 stems of their own cut, unarranged seasonal flowers. Confirmed as a currently live, purchasable product (July 2026) in Poppy & Fern's online 'Our Workshops' collection alongside other 2026-dated events. | Booking required | — | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
| Windy Acres Farm | In season | Dec-Jan (pick-your-own); shop/farm open Oct-Apr) | — | — | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Currumbin Valley Harvest | Closed for season | — | No pricing details found for pick-your-own; produce sold by weight at farm shop, EFTPOS accepted | No booking needed | — | In the hinterland behind the Gold Coast |
| Ellia's Garden | Closed for season | Open the first Sunday of every month, 10am | Entry/farm day pass ticketed (sold via website and GetYourGuide); pick-your-own produce charged separately by weight/item per on-site signage | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Norwell Sunflowers | Closed for 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 |
| Sunflowers On Kents | Closed for 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 | Closed for 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 | Reported adult admission has varied between events: approx $10 adult / $5 child at a 2024 sunflower open day (included a complimentary sunflower to pick), versus approx $20 adult reported for the 17-18 Jan 2026 'Picnic with the Sunflowers' weekend. Tickets available online (TryBooking) or on the day; cash preferred on-site due to patchy mobile reception. Current pricing not independently confirmed on a primary page during this check. | No booking needed | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Warraba Sunflowers | Closed for season | Selected weekends only, historically around Dec-Feb and May-Jun (exact dates announced via Facebook each season) | Adult (18+) $10, Child $5 (approx. ages 5-17), under-5s free entry (per Must Do Brisbane coverage of the Feb 2024 and May/Jun 2025 open weekends); admission includes picking a bunch of sunflowers to take home; EFTPOS accepted at the gate. | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Freeman's Organic Farm | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | Booking recommended | Yes | In the hinterland behind the Gold Coast |
| Lifeforce Farm (also trading as Tweed Valley Flower Farm) | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Late spring to early summer, weather-dependent — exact opening dates announced via the farm's mailing list, not a fixed calendar window | Call ahead | Booking required | — | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go fruit picking near Gold Coast?
There are 19 pick-your-own farms within a day trip of Gold Coast, listed on this page with their region, drive context, season and booking. Compare them in the table and call ahead — ripeness moves with the weather from one week to the next.
What can you pick near Gold Coast?
Farms near Gold Coast grow blueberry, flower, pumpkin, strawberry and sunflower and more, depending on the season. Use the 'pick a specific crop' links to see the farms for each, or browse the districts around Gold Coast to plan your day out.