In September, blueberries, sunflowers and flowers are picking in Northern Rivers. We list 3 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Brisbane is the closest capital to this far-north corner of NSW, around two hours' drive from the Byron Bay hinterland, while Sydney is a very long haul south. Picking here is a small but growing scene rather than a dense orchard district, built around subtropical fruit rather than the apples and cherries you'll find further south. Blueberry Fields at Brooklet, just inland from Byron Bay, is the standout: a family-run blueberry farm selling at farm gate and markets from July through to January, with scheduled pick-your-own days usually opening in September and October when the fruit is heaviest. Because picking days are set around the crop rather than run daily, checking ahead — by phone or on Facebook — before you drive out is essential, especially if you're bringing kids who'll want a guaranteed picking session rather than a wasted trip.
In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
3 farms
Brooklet · Northern Rivers
Cudgen · Northern Rivers
Ewingsdale · Northern Rivers
| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch A Crab at Birds Bay Oyster Farm | Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Northern Rivers, NSW |
| Hosanna Farmstay | Meet the animals, Stay on the farm & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Northern Rivers, NSW |
| Mariefields Farmstay | Meet the animals & Stay on the farm | Booking required | Currently offered | Northern Rivers, NSW |
| Summerland Farm | Meet the animals | Contact the farm | Currently offered | Northern Rivers, NSW |
Tweed Heads West · Northern Rivers
Working oyster-farm cruise with oyster-farming demonstration, tasting and optional seafood meal
Stokers Siding · Northern Rivers
daily animal feeding; walking farm tour; Meet the Bunnies sessions
Pumpenbil · Northern Rivers
Guest animal feeding; specific animals and session details require operator confirmation
Alstonville · Northern Rivers
scheduled alpaca feeding; goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, donkeys and miniature cattle encounters
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
Blueberry Fields at Brooklet, inland from Byron Bay, is the region's pick-your-own blueberry farm. It sells fruit at the farm gate and local markets from July into January, with dedicated pick-your-own days typically scheduled around September and October. Confirm the current picking dates on their Facebook page before visiting.
Blueberry Fields' broader selling season runs July to January, but actual pick-your-own days are usually scheduled in September and October when fruit volumes are highest. Because these are set dates rather than a daily open door, check their current calendar before planning your trip.
At Blueberry Fields, entry is $10 per person, or $30 for a family pass covering two adults and two kids, with children five and under free. Buckets are provided and fruit is $15 per bucket, with cash or card accepted on site.
