In September, sunflower picking is in season near Sunshine Coast. 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 the Sunshine Coast means the hinterland paddocks around Glass House Mountains and Wamuran, plus the Scenic Rim near Kalbar a little further south, all within roughly 90 minutes' drive. As with most south-east Queensland sunflower fields, the season is really a string of short bloom windows rather than one long stretch, generally falling somewhere between December and March, with each paddock flowering for only three or four weeks at a time. Picking is usually charged per stem for a cut-your-own bunch rather than a flat entry fee. Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm at Wamuran has run popular short seasonal openings in the past, including a well-liked 'sunset sunflowers' weekend event. Because these windows are announced close to the date, check the farm's social media before setting off.
| 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 Sunshine Coast
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
The hinterland around Glass House Mountains and Wamuran has the closest paddocks, with Kalbar in the Scenic Rim a bit further inland again. All are within about 90 minutes of the Sunshine Coast, and each farm's bloom is short-lived, so it pays to check which one currently has flowers before you drive out.
Glass House Mountains and Wamuran are both under an hour from the Sunshine Coast, making them the easiest option for a quick outing, while Kalbar in the Scenic Rim is closer to 90 minutes. Either way, it's a comfortable day trip rather than an overnight one.
Bloom windows around the Sunshine Coast hinterland generally fall somewhere between December and March, though any single paddock only flowers for three to four weeks. Farms announce their exact opening dates closer to the time once the crop is ready, so it's worth following their social media rather than guessing a date in advance.
Booking isn't always required, but weekend sessions and special events, like sunset picking evenings, can fill quickly once word gets out that a paddock is in bloom. Entry is usually a cash fee with stems charged per flower, so check the farm's current arrangements before heading out.
