Find sunflower picking near Gold Coast at 5 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs December to March — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
The closest sunflower picking to the Gold Coast is Norwell Sunflowers in Logan, roughly 45 minutes north-west of the city. Across the NSW border in Cudgen, Farm & Co is about 30 minutes south and charges $4–$5 per cut stem with no booking needed. A little further out, Ten Chain Farm at Upper Flagstone (Logan, ~50 min NW) charges a $10–$15 adult admission, and Sunflowers On Kents at Kalbar in the Scenic Rim is roughly 1 hr 15 min south-west — cut-your-own 5 stems or pre-cut bunches, booking recommended. For a longer drive, Warraba Sunflowers near Cambooya on the Darling Downs (~1.5 hr SW) admits adults for $10 and children for $5, with under-5s free.
Sunflower blooms in south-east Queensland generally peak through winter — July to September is the prime window — with each farm's paddock flowering for only a few weeks. Booking is recommended at most farms as popular bloom weekends sell out quickly; check each farm's website or social media for confirmed event dates before you make the drive.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm & Co | In season soon | seasonal, generally warmer months - exact months not confirmed by sources | $4-$5 per stem to cut your own sunflower | No booking needed | Yes | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
| Norwell Sunflowers | Closed for 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 |
| Sunflowers On Kents | Closed for 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 | Closed for 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 | Reported adult admission has varied between events: approx $10 adult / $5 child at a 2024 sunflower open day (included a complimentary sunflower to pick), versus approx $20 adult reported for the 17-18 Jan 2026 'Picnic with the Sunflowers' weekend. Tickets available online (TryBooking) or on the day; cash preferred on-site due to patchy mobile reception. Current pricing not independently confirmed on a primary page during this check. | No booking needed | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Warraba Sunflowers | Closed for 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 |
5 farms
Cudgen · Northern Rivers
In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay
Norwell · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central 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 Gold Coast
Several farms are within driving distance: Norwell Sunflowers (Norwell, Logan), Ten Chain Farm (Upper Flagstone, Logan), Sunflowers On Kents (Kalbar, Scenic Rim), Farm & Co (Cudgen, Northern Rivers NSW), and Warraba Sunflowers (Cambooya, Darling Downs). Distances range from about 30 minutes to 1.5 hours from the Gold Coast.
Norwell Sunflowers in Norwell (Logan) is the closest at roughly 45 minutes north-west. Farm & Co at Cudgen across the NSW border is about 30 minutes south if you're headed that direction. Both are manageable as a half-day trip.
South-east Queensland sunflower paddocks typically bloom during winter, with July to September the peak window. Individual farms only flower for a few weeks, and exact dates vary each year depending on planting schedule and weather — follow farm social media or websites for the current season's bloom announcement.
Pricing varies by farm. Farm & Co at Cudgen charges $4–$5 per cut stem. Ten Chain Farm applies an admission fee of approximately $10–$15 per adult. Warraba Sunflowers charges $10 for adults, $5 for children, and free for under-5s. Sunflowers On Kents offers cut-your-own 5 stems for a set price or pre-cut bunches. Norwell Sunflowers has no published pricing — check their website before visiting.
