In September, strawberries, sunflowers and flowers are picking in Brisbane & South-East Queensland. We list 13 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Greater Brisbane's pick-your-own farms sit within about 30 to 90 minutes of the CBD, from Chambers Flat and Caboolture close to the city out to Rosevale and Kalbar in the Scenic Rim. Unlike southern Australia, South East Queensland grows strawberries as a winter crop: Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm and Oasis Berries typically pick from June through to October or November, the opposite of the spring-summer season further south. Forest Dragon Fruit Farm at Forestdale offers something different, with dragon fruit picking from November to July and a peak around February to May. Come spring, Sunflowers On Kents at Kalbar cuts stems through the Scenic Rim's sunflower bloom, and Ellia's Garden at Rosevale opens its vegetable and herb patch on the first Sunday of each month. Call ahead before you drive out, since bloom and picking windows shift with the season.
Within an hour of central Brisbane
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oasis Berries | In season | Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival | — | Booking recommended | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 | Ticketed entry, and the price varies by event -- roughly $10 adult and $5 child at a 2024 sunflower open day, and about $20 an adult for the January 2026 'Picnic with the Sunflowers' weekend. Book online through TryBooking or pay on the day, and bring cash: mobile reception on site is patchy. | No booking needed | Yes |
| Warraba Sunflowers | In 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 |
| Windy Acres Farm | In season | Dec-Jan (pick-your-own); shop/farm open Oct-Apr) | — | — | Yes |
| Brisbane Valley Christmas Tree Farm | In season soon | Pre-tagging from first weekend Nov; harvest weekends late Nov-late Dec | 2025 list: 4ft $100 rising to $650 for 15ft. Potted tree $49.95. Minimum $100 pre-tagging fee. | Booking required | — |
| 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 |
| Forest Dragon Fruit Farm | Closed for season | Nov-Jul (peak Feb-May per multiple sources) | Approx. $10 for a bucket of self-picked fruit | — | Yes |
| Rolin Farms | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Jun-Oct | Call ahead | — | Yes |
| Sunray Strawberries | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Winter season (approx. Jun-Oct), exact dates unconfirmed | Call ahead | — | — |
| Sweet Acres (also trading as Wamuran Pick Your Own Farm) | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Main pick-your-own period centres on September (peak season); varieties grown are Scarlet Rose and Petaluma; Seasonal pumpkin patch planted ~3 months ahead, open around Halloween (October) | Call ahead | Booking required | — |
13 farms
Chambers Flat · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Norwell · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Caboolture · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Kalbar · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Upper Flagstone · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Cambooya · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Westbrook · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Mount Beppo · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Rosevale (Moorang) · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Forestdale · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Elimbah · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Oyster Farm Tours | Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Elderflower Farm | Hands-on workshops | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Flagrock Farmstay | Meet the animals & Stay on the farm | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Green Thumb Farm | Hands-on workshops & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Spicers Hidden Vale | Meet the animals & Stay on the farm | Contact the farm | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Summer Land Camels | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Contact the farm | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| The Llama Farm | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
| Trevena Glen Farm | Meet the animals, Tractor & wagon rides & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Brisbane & South-East Queensland, QLD |
Cleveland · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Boat trip to oyster leases; oyster cultivation education
Kalbar · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Flower picking; flower workshops; garden visits
Frenches Creek · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Guest animal feeding; seasonal bottle feeding
Samford Valley · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Chemical-free growing; composting; seasonal gardening; food education
Grandchester · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
feed resident chickens, geese, cows and goats
Harrisville · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
visit working camel dairy; guided tour; camel ride; buy feed
Pine Mountain · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Faces of the Farm tour to meet, pat and feed animals; guided llama walks
Mount Samson · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
feed and pat animals; alpaca/horse/goat walks; pony ride; tractor/train activities
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm is open for pick-your-own from about June to November, with adult entry around $15 including a 500g punnet. Oasis Berries at Caboolture opens for a shorter window each September and October, timed to its annual Strawberry Festival. Both are within about an hour of the Brisbane CBD; call ahead to confirm picking is on before you drive out.
Forest Dragon Fruit Farm at Forestdale, about 40 minutes south of Brisbane, offers self-picked dragon fruit from November through to July, with the best supply typically February to May. A bucket of self-picked fruit costs around $10. It's one of the few dedicated dragon fruit picking farms in South East Queensland, so booking ahead on a warm afternoon is worth it.
Sunflowers On Kents at Kalbar, out in the Scenic Rim about 90 minutes from Brisbane, opens for its cut-your-own sunflower season during the annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival, with exact bloom dates announced on Facebook and Instagram each year. Booking ahead is recommended, as the paddock only blooms for a few weeks. Check its socials before making the drive.
Winter and early spring, roughly June to October, is peak season here, when Chambers Flat and Oasis Berries both have strawberries ready and dragon fruit at Forestdale is still fruiting. It's the reverse of picking seasons further south, since South East Queensland grows strawberries through winter rather than summer. Always call ahead, as festival-linked openings like Oasis Berries can be brief.
Prices vary by farm and crop. Chambers Flat charges about $15 for adults and $7.50 for children, each including a punnet, with extra fruit around $24/kg. Forest Dragon Fruit Farm charges roughly $10 a bucket, and Ellia's Garden at Rosevale sells its produce by weight or item on top of a ticketed farm day pass. Confirm current pricing when you call to book.
