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Sunflower picking in Australia

In September, sunflower picking is in season in New South Wales and Queensland. We list 34 pick-your-own sunflower farms across Australia — check the season table below for your state, then browse farms near your city.

Field of sunflowers growing under a clear blue sky
Representative sunflower-picking image. Seasons and availability vary by farm and weather. "Campo de girasoles - giraviento" by Carlos Adampol Galindo, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Sunflower picking in Australia runs on a summer-into-autumn calendar rather than a single fixed window, and it shifts a lot by region. New South Wales' Central Coast is the earliest starter, with fields typically open from August to December, peaking October-November, while the Hunter Valley runs a much longer window from November right through to May, peaking January to March. South-east Queensland's paddocks — around the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs — bloom in short staggered bursts from September through to March. Southern states are firmly a summer affair: Adelaide Hills, Victoria's Yarra Valley, the Ballarat/Bendigo district, Tasmania's north-west and the ACT's Majura Valley all open somewhere between January and March. Because sunflower fields bloom for only a few weeks each and are weather-dependent, nothing is blooming nationally through the depths of winter. Most farms charge a small entry fee, roughly $5 to $15 per person, then $2 to $5 per stem for what you cut, though some price entry as an all-inclusive picking pass instead.

Sunflower season by state

Swipe to see all months. Peak and available windows are typical only and shift with the weather.

Typical sunflower picking months by state
State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Best places to pick sunflowers in Australia

New South Wales

Victoria

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Surf Coast Sunflowers

Modewarre · Geelong & the Bellarine

Season
early-mid Jan for approx 2 weeks (bloom-dependent)
Price
Entry: $10 adult, $5 child
Open
Daily 9am-5pm during ~2-week bloom window in January, plus Fri/Sat twilight 5-8pm
Booking
Booking recommended
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Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Winnindoo Flowers

Winnindoo · Gippsland

Season
Mid-January to March, Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm, weather dependent
Price
$5 entry, proceeds donated to Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Open
Seasonal only, Fri-Sat-Sun 10am-3pm, roughly mid-January through March, weather dependent
Booking
No booking needed
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Queensland

In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Norwell Sunflowers

Norwell · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Season
Seasonal only — exact bloom window changes year to year.
Open
Seasonal pop-up sunflower field on an operating sugar cane farm — not open year-round.
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South Australia

Western Australia

Tasmania

Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Mount Gnomon Farm

Penguin · North-West Tasmania

Season
Summer, roughly Feb-Mar
Price
A prior ticketed 'Sunflower picking day' event
Open
Sunflower field/orchard picking offered on specific dates via ticketed public events
Booking
Booking required
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Australian Capital Territory

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Majura Valley Farm

Majura · Canberra Region

Season
Mar (weekend event, dates vary yearly)
Price
Free entry; pick-your-own sunflower stems $3 each, max 5 stems per adult
Open
Limited weekend dates during sunflower harvest
Booking
Booking required
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Sunflower farms by state

Peak season by month

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How to pick ripe sunflowers

Look for blooms with fully unfurled petals standing flat or slightly cupped, and a face that's bright yellow rather than pale or drooping — sunflowers don't ripen further once cut. Cut the stem at an angle, low down, with sharp snips (some farms hire these out; others ask you to bring your own). Get cut stems into water quickly and keep them out of direct sun on the drive home. At home, recut the stems and change the water every couple of days; cut sunflowers typically last five to seven days in a cool spot.

Read our full How to pick sunflowers: a complete Australian guide

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 is sunflower season in Australia?

Sunflower season varies widely by region. NSW's Central Coast opens earliest, roughly August to December, while the Hunter Valley runs November to May. South-east Queensland's paddocks bloom in short bursts from September to March. Southern states — Adelaide Hills, Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT — flower in summer, mostly January to March. Fields bloom for only a few weeks each and dates shift with the weather, so check a farm's socials before you drive out.

How much does sunflower picking cost?

Most sunflower fields charge a small entry fee, typically $5 to $15 per person, then let you cut stems for around $2 to $5 each, sometimes with a per-adult stem limit. A few farms bundle entry and a set number of stems into one ticket, and some run free entry with a gold-coin donation instead. Exact pricing is often only confirmed on the day, so it pays to check the farm's Facebook page or website first.

Can you pick sunflowers near Sydney?

Yes, though the exact farm depends on timing. The Central Coast has some of the longest sunflower windows in NSW, typically August to December, while the Hunter Valley runs a later, longer season into autumn. Sydney basin farms also grow sunflowers among mixed flower crops. Drive times run from about an hour to just over ninety minutes from the Sydney CBD depending on the district, and bloom dates shift year to year.

Can you pick sunflowers near Melbourne?

Yes. The Yarra Valley and the Ballarat/Bendigo district both have pick-your-own sunflower fields, typically blooming January to March depending on the farm and the season's weather. These are short, weather-dependent windows of a few weeks each rather than a long season, so it's worth following the farm's social media for its opening announcement before planning a drive from Melbourne.

Can you pick sunflowers near Brisbane?

Yes, in a couple of directions. The Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim, within reach of Brisbane, run an earlier spring window from around September to November, while paddocks further out on the Darling Downs and near Kalbar bloom in summer, roughly December to March. Both are short, staggered seasons depending on planting dates, so confirm a field is actually blooming before you drive out.