In September, sunflower picking is in season near Brisbane. We list 6 farms within about 90 minutes of the city — compare seasons, prices and booking below, then call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Sunflower picking near Brisbane spreads across a wide arc of south-east Queensland, from the Scenic Rim out towards Kalbar, through the Gold Coast hinterland at Cudgen, and up to the Glass House Mountains and Wamuran on the Sunshine Coast side, most within an hour to 90 minutes of the CBD. Bloom windows across the region generally run from December through to March, though each individual paddock only flowers for three or four weeks and dates are announced closer to the time on social media. Picking is usually priced per stem, often a few dollars each for a cut-your-own bunch, rather than a flat entry fee. Sunflowers On Kents at Kalbar, part of the well-known Kalbar Sunflower Festival, is a reliable pick for families wanting a proper field day out. Booking is recommended given how quickly a good bloom can sell out on a nice weekend.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass House Tropical Fruits | In season | May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years | $15 per 500g at season start (June 2026); farm representatives said price expected to fall toward normal market rate as production increases through the season | — | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| 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 | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm | In season | short seasonal windows, historically weekends in early Nov; also had a 'sunset sunflowers' weekend event reported | — | — | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| 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 | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| 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 | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| 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 | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
6 farms
Glass House Mountains · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Norwell · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Wamuran · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Kalbar · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Upper Flagstone · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Cambooya · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
All sunflower picking in Australia All pick-your-own near Brisbane
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Paddocks are scattered across south-east Queensland: the Scenic Rim near Kalbar, the Gold Coast hinterland around Cudgen, and up towards Glass House Mountains and Wamuran on the Sunshine Coast side. Most sit within about an hour to 90 minutes of central Brisbane, and each only blooms for a few weeks at a time.
Kalbar in the Scenic Rim is roughly an hour south-west of Brisbane, while the Sunshine Coast hinterland patches near Wamuran and Glass House Mountains are closer to 60 to 75 minutes north. Both make for an easy day trip without an overnight stay.
Across the greater Brisbane region, sunflower paddocks typically bloom somewhere between December and March, though any single farm's window is short, often just three to four weeks. Exact dates depend on planting schedule and weather, so follow the farm's social media for the announced bloom week before you plan a visit.
It's recommended at most Brisbane-area patches, especially Kalbar's popular festival weekends, since a good bloom can draw big crowds and sell out fast. Picking is usually charged per stem for a cut-your-own bunch, so check current pricing and booking details on the farm's page before you drive out.
