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Fruit picking in the Hunter Valley

Vineyards stretching across the Hunter Valley
A view from the Hunter Valley. Confirm opening and crop availability with individual farms before travelling. "Hunter Valley View with vineyards" by Zach Casper, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

In September, blueberries, citrus and sunflowers are picking in Hunter Valley. We list 5 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.

Best known for wine, the Hunter Valley is about two hours' drive north of the Sydney CBD, and it's a small but growing set of picking farms beyond the vineyards. Sunflowers are the main draw: Hunter Valley Sunflowers at Largs opens for select bloom windows from January through to May, charging per stem on top of an entry fee, while Little Tin Shed at Medowie runs a similar seasonal setup near Port Stephens with around 30,000 blooms a season. Misty Valley Farm at Brunkerville lists blueberries historically picked November to January, though its details haven't been confirmed this cycle, so call ahead before planning a visit around it. Because sunflower blooms depend on planting dates and weather, always check a farm's current open days rather than assuming a fixed season.

About 2 hours north of Sydney

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Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids
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
Hillsdale Citrus Orchard In season — Pay-per-bucket pricing at the gate: one detailed 2012-era visitor account (Pauline Morrissey blog) reports being given a bucket to fill for $12; a separate secondhand reference cites $10. No current price confirmed from a 2024-2026 source. Booking recommended Yes
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
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
Misty Valley Farm In season unconfirmed - historically Nov-Jan — — —

Open or in season now in this region

  • Cedar Creek Farm Hunter Valley Wollombi · Sunflowers View
  • Hillsdale Citrus Orchard Milbrodale · Citrus View
  • Hunter Valley Sunflowers Largs · Sunflowers View
  • Little Tin Shed Medowie Medowie · Sunflowers View
  • Misty Valley Farm Brunkerville · Blueberries View

Farms in this region

5 farms

In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Hillsdale Citrus Orchard

Milbrodale · Hunter Valley

Price
Pay-per-bucket pricing at the gate: one detailed 2012-era visitor account
Open
Business directories list Thu-Fri, roughly 9am-4/5pm
Booking
Booking recommended
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Farm experiences in this region

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Farm experiences compared by type, access, current status and location.
Farm Experience Access Status Where
Dusodie Holiday Farm Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Hunter Valley Horse Riding and Adventures Meet the animals, Tractor & wagon rides & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Kookaburra Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Ocean & Earth Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Sahara Trails Horse Riding Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Starline Alpacas Farmstay Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Seasonal Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Top View Farm Meet the animals & Stay on the farm Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW
Wine Country Lavender Hands-on workshops & Farm tours Booking required Currently offered Hunter Valley, NSW

Farms in Hunter Valley

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13 farms

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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

When can I pick sunflowers in the Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley Sunflowers at Largs typically opens for bloom windows from January through to May, often timed around school holidays and long weekends, while Little Tin Shed Medowie runs similar seasonal open days. Bloom timing depends on planting and weather, so check each farm's current open dates before you drive up.

Where can I pick blueberries near the Hunter Valley?

Misty Valley Farm at Brunkerville lists blueberries historically picked from November to January, but its current details are unconfirmed, so call ahead to check it's open and picking before visiting. It's the only blueberry option in the region at present.

What is the best time to visit the Hunter Valley for picking?

Sunflower season runs broadly January to May, with Hunter Valley Sunflowers naming peak bloom as January to March. Outside that window there's little dedicated fruit picking in the region yet, so time your trip around a farm's confirmed open days rather than a general season.

How much does sunflower picking cost in the Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley Sunflowers charges around $5 entry for adults with kids typically free, plus roughly $3 a stem for what you pick. Little Tin Shed Medowie also charges a $5 entry fee with per-stem pricing on top. Both are reported prices, so confirm current rates when you book.