In November, sunflower picking is in season near Gold Coast. We list 5 farms within about 90 minutes of the city — compare seasons, prices and booking below, then call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
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 | Seasonal | $4 per sunflower stem; farm walk $7 adult, 14 and under free | No booking needed | Yes | In the NSW Northern Rivers near Byron Bay |
| Norwell Sunflowers | In season | Seasonal; bloom dates announced on Facebook | — | — | Yes | Within an hour of central 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 | Event weekends, usually Jan-Feb | Ticketed; about $20 adult (Jan 2026 event); bring cash | No booking needed | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Warraba Sunflowers | In season | Selected weekends, historically Dec-Feb or May-Jun | 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
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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.
