There’s never a bad time to drive around Queensland, but there’s something truly magical about the Sunshine State during sunflower season, when it seems to be taken over by the sunny hues of these cheerful flowers!
Flowering from September through to the end of May, roughly — although some farms may vary depending on location and weather — the fields of bright yellow throughout the state welcomes the summer and spring months and generally lifts our moods. So if you’re also in need of some flowering beauty, then head on out to these locations to see the sunflowers in full bloom. We recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon, when the golden light complements the flowers best!
Kalbar Sunflower Festival, Scenic Rim
Held annually in May, this vibrant festival always sells out quickly when tickets go on sale in March. The sixteen-acre sunflower field will be in full bloom with over a million sunflowers, ready for all the camera snaps you can imagine.
Get your tickets on their website in March.
📍56 Warumkarie Rd, Kalbar
Nicoletti Orchards, Scenic Rim
A pleasant 3-hour drive from Brisbane, this spot doubles as an apple orchard and sunflower farm, making it twice as gorgeous. They periodically hold PYO apples, peaches and, of course, sunflowers, so keep an eye on their website once the season starts!
Entry is $5 per person, and you’ll pay $5 per kilo of whatever you’re picking.
📍61 Nicoletti Lane, Pozieres
Sue’s Sunflower Farm, Moreton Bay
Only an hour’s drive from Brisbane, this little farm is as charming as it gets! Sue’s is open from September to late December, but even after the bright petals are no more, the farm transforms into a birdwatcher’s paradise, opening periodically so you can spot parrots and cockatoos enjoying sunflower seeds! You can stay updated through their Facebook page.
📍112 Oshea Rd, Wamuran
Sunflowers On Kents, Scenic Rim
This picture-perfect farm’s endless rows of stunning blooms beckons families and those looking for Insta-worthy memories. Open daily during sunflower season, even furry friends are welcome to enjoy the bright colours — even if they can’t see them — and you can BYO picnic and make a day of it!
Entry is $20 per person for those over 15, and the price includes a bunch of sunflowers to take home with you! Stay in the loop through their Facebook page.
📍34 Watter Road, Kalbar
Warraba Sunflower Farm, Toowoomba
Open throughout all of May, family-owned Warraba Sunflower Farm is a breathtaking spot where you can pick as many blooms as you can carry for the price of admission! They even do mini photoshoots some weekends and host occasional events catered by local businesses. Stay tuned through their Facebook page.
📍439 McNallys Rd, Cambooya
Warwick-Allora Sunflower Drive, Southern Downs
Not one specific place itself but rather a stretch of the gorgeous Southern Downs, this scenic drive will have you leaning out of your car window just like your fur babies. Though peak season may vary depending on the year, late December through January is usually the most stunning time to cruise by these bright fields.
📍Cunningham Hwy, Warwick–Allora Rd
General tips
Always check picking seasons before heading to a farm, preferably on social media or where they are most active.
Arrive early morning or late evening for the best light.
Wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Pack snacks (or plan a place to eat), and water.
Follow each farm’s rules.
And, of course, don’t forget your camera or book a photoshoot if available!