Sunflower Picking in South Australia 2026/27

We list 3 farms in South Australia where you pick your own sunflowers (Meadows, Suttontown, Tarlee). The season usually runs December to March.

3farms

December to Marchseason

3towns

The farms

Atkins Farm

Meadows

Sunflowers: Jan to Feb

Atkins Farm is a working farm near Meadows in the Adelaide Hills, about 45 minutes from Adelaide, that opens a paddock of sunflowers to the public for pick your own for a limited season each summer.

Open: Timed sessions, by booking only
Booking: book ahead
Entry: from $25 per adult per 50-minute session (2026 season rate); extra sunflower stems $3 each

Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026

Sandy Rise Sunflowers

Suttontown

Sunflowers: January to February

Sandy Rise Sunflowers grows a paddock of sunflowers at Suttontown, just north of Mount Gambier in the South East of South Australia. During January and February the farm opens its gates on selected days for visitors to walk out into the paddock and pick a bunch of sunflowers, with a sunflower maze planted through the patch as an added feature.

Open: Open days announced on Facebook during January and February; ready made bunches and by arrangement sales outside open days

Season, map and contacts Checked 27 August 2026

Shimmering Pines Farm

Tarlee

Sunflowers: Jan to Mar

Shimmering Pines Farm is a family-run flower farm at 443 Finnis Point Road, Tarlee, between the Barossa Valley and the Clare Valley, about 90 minutes from Adelaide and 30 minutes from Gawler. The farm grows around 50 irrigated rows of seasonal blooms, best known for its sunflowers, and has become known for its Sunflower Festival and Fairytale Farm Fair events.

Open: 10am to sunset on event days
Booking: book ahead
Entry: $25 for a Summer Blooms session, including 10 stems, jars and snip hire; $15 adult entry for the Fairytale Farm Fair, children free

Season, map and contacts · Farm website Checked 27 August 2026

Guides

Common questions

Where can you go sunflower picking in South Australia?

Our directory lists 3 farms in South Australia: Atkins Farm (Meadows), Sandy Rise Sunflowers (Suttontown) and Shimmering Pines Farm (Tarlee).

When is the sunflower season in South Australia?

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

How much does sunflower picking cost in South Australia?

In the last confirmed season, Shimmering Pines Farm charged $25 per Summer Blooms session (10 stems). Prices change during the season, so check with the farm before you travel.

Do you need to book sunflower picking in South Australia?

2 of these farms take bookings ahead of a visit: Atkins Farm and Shimmering Pines Farm. The rest are walk-in, but picking depends on the weather, so ring ahead either way.