Flower Picking on the Central Coast 2026/27

We list 3 farms on the Central Coast where you pick your own flowers (Dooralong, Jilliby, Palmdale). The season usually runs October to March.

3farms
October to Marchseason
3towns

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The farms

Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary

Dooralong

Flowers

Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary is a small family farm in the Dooralong Valley on the Central Coast hinterland, growing spray-free cut flowers including dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons and sweet peas. The farm also runs an apiary across several hinterland sites and produces single source raw honey, and raises chemical-free, grass fed meat.

  • Open: Ticketed weekend event days only, not a standing open farm
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: farm shop

The Giving Farm

Jilliby

Flowers

The Giving Farm is a certified organic family farm at Jilliby in the Central Coast hinterland, growing flowers, fruit and vegetables and keeping a range of animals including Babydoll sheep, Highland and Guernsey cattle, dairy goats, chickens, ducks and geese. You can also pick blueberries here.

  • Open: Pick-your-own sessions run as announced events; booking required through the farm Facebook group
  • Booking: book ahead
  • Payment: cash and EFTPOS

Weeping Willow Farm

Palmdale

Flowers: Sep to May

Weeping Willow Farm is a small sustainable flower and edible produce farm on 2.5 acres at Palmdale, run on permaculture principles, about 1 to 1.5 hours north of Sydney and around 50 minutes south of Newcastle.

  • Open: Weekends in season only; booking is mandatory and closes 3 hours before each session, numbers are limited
  • Booking: book ahead
  • On site: parking

Guides

Common questions

Where can you go flowers picking on the Central Coast?

Our directory lists 3 farms on the Central Coast: Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary (Dooralong), The Giving Farm (Jilliby) and Weeping Willow Farm (Palmdale).

When is the flowers season on the Central Coast?

Usually October to March, depending on the weather. Farms announce their own dates and we carry them on each listing.

How much does flowers picking cost on the Central Coast?

In the last confirmed season, Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary charged $30 per person, includes a jug to fill; bring your own scissors. Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book flowers picking on the Central Coast?

3 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: Horseshoe Valley Farm & Apiary, The Giving Farm and Weeping Willow Farm. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.

See also

Last checked 27 August 2026