12 farms offer sunflower picking across New South Wales, from Central Coast and Hunter Valley. The typical season runs August to December — check each farm's current status and call ahead before you travel.
Sunflower picking in NSW is a summer-into-autumn experience, with most farms open December through April depending on planting cycles and variety. The Central Coast and Hunter Valley are the most active areas: Hunter Valley Sunflowers near Broke is one of the state's most popular sunflower experiences, with adult entry around $5 (kids free or reduced) and booking recommended. Little Tin Shed at Medowie (Port Stephens) charges a $5 entry fee plus per-stem picking and operates through the Hunter region. On the Central Coast, Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary, The Bloom Barn Farm and S&S Peruch Avocado Farm all offer sunflower u-pick through their summer season. In the Northern Rivers, Farm & Co at Cudgen (near Kingscliff) charges $4–$5 per stem with no booking needed — one of the state's most accessible sunflower experiences.
Unlike broader flower farms (which grow dahlias, zinnias and lavender across different seasons), sunflower-specific operations in NSW typically run one or two peak windows per year tied to when their sunflower crop peaks. Check each farm's current status and social channels before visiting — sunflowers are vibrant for only a few weeks per planting cycle and can sell out quickly on a warm weekend.
| 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 |
| Glenbernie Family Farms | In season soon | summer/autumn (approx Feb-Apr) | $10 per adult (reported) | Booking recommended | Yes | About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney |
| Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary | In season soon | ticketed event days only, seasonal | — | Booking required | — | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Hunter Valley Sunflowers | In season soon | Jan-May (opens for select bloom windows, e.g. Anzac Day weekend, school holidays; dates vary by year and weather) | Around $5 entry for adults (kids free/under 16 free per some sources), plus per-stem pricing (roughly $3/stem reported); some sources describe entry fee plus per-stem purchase | Booking recommended | Yes | About 2 hours north of Sydney |
| Little Tin Shed Medowie | In season soon | Seasonal open days, incl. Easter/holiday events (approx. 30,000 blooms per season) | $5 entry fee, pay per stem picked | Booking recommended | Yes | About 2 hours north of Sydney |
| S & S Peruch Avocado Farm | In season soon | — | — | Booking required | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| The Bloom Barn Farm | In season soon | year-round, varying blocks (Dec-Feb, Mar-May, Jun-Aug, Sep-Nov) | — | — | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| The Food Farm | In season soon | Spring-summer, roughly Sep-Feb (exact dates vary year to year; check Facebook/Instagram) | $1 per stem for sunflowers, paid via honesty box, no entry fee (per Coasties Magazine). Separately, the farm's meat/egg shop operates on an honesty system accepting cash and card. | No booking needed | — | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| The Giving Farm | In season soon | Oct onward; seasonal, varying months | — | — | Yes | About 90 minutes north of Sydney |
| Woodstock Flower Farm | In season soon | summer-spring, weather dependent | Small per-person charge mentioned | Booking required | — | Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast |
| Camden Valley Farm | Unconfirmed · call ahead | seasonal, summer | Call ahead | — | Yes | Around the Sydney basin |
| Cedar Creek Farm Hunter Valley | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | Booking required | Yes | About 2 hours north of Sydney |
12 farms
Cudgen · Northern Rivers
In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay
Kurmond · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Dooralong · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Largs · Hunter Valley
About 2 hours north of Sydney
Medowie · Hunter Valley
About 2 hours north of Sydney
Somersby · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Peats Ridge · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Wyong Creek · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Jilliby · Central Coast
About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Milton/Ulladulla area · Riverina & South Coast
Across the Riverina and the NSW South Coast
Cawdor · Sydney Basin
Around the Sydney basin
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wollombi · Hunter Valley
About 2 hours north of Sydney
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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The main sunflower-picking farms in NSW are Hunter Valley Sunflowers (Hunter Valley), Little Tin Shed at Medowie (Port Stephens), Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary, The Bloom Barn Farm and S&S Peruch Avocado Farm (Central Coast), Glenbernie Family Farms (Bilpin area), Farm & Co (Northern Rivers), The Food Farm and The Giving Farm (Central Coast) and Woodstock Flower Farm (Riverina). See the table above for current status.
NSW sunflowers are typically at their peak from December through February, with some farms extending into March or April depending on planting schedules. Hunter Valley farms often time their openings around the Christmas–January holiday period when visitor numbers are highest. Check each farm's Instagram or Facebook page for real-time updates on when their current crop is blooming.
Farm & Co charges $4–$5 per stem with no entry fee. Hunter Valley Sunflowers charges around $5 entry for adults. Little Tin Shed at Medowie charges a $5 entry fee plus per-stem picking costs. The Food Farm at Erina has an honesty box at $1 per sunflower stem — one of the cheapest options in the state. Most other farms don't publish pricing online; call or check their social media.
Hunter Valley Sunflowers recommends booking ahead, especially on weekends. Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary, Little Tin Shed, S&S Peruch Avocado Farm and Woodstock Flower Farm list booking as required. Farm & Co and The Food Farm are walk-in friendly. Peak sunflower weekends sell out fast — if you're making a dedicated trip, securing a booking avoids a wasted drive.
