Looking for a fun day out with the kids (or just an excuse to wander through gorgeous fields of flowers)? Adelaide has some amazing spots where you can pick your own blooms – from bright yellow sunflowers in summer to colourful tulips in spring. It’s the perfect mix of fresh air, family fun and Insta-worthy photos. Here’s our guide to the best places to go flower picking in Adelaide.
Hahndorf Flower Farm – PYO Flowers this Spring
Hahndorf Flower Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in the Adelaide Hills. We were lucky enough to visit earlier in the year, and it was totally worth it. It’s such a beautiful, family-friendly experience. Wander colourful flower fields, pick your own blooms, and enjoy a relaxed day out.
New in 2025 – “The Little Flower Hunt” lets kids take a guided wander with the Farm Manager and fill their own mason jar with as many blooms as they like. How cute!
Lavender Bloom Festival – Pick Your Own Lavender
Step into a sea of purple at Hahndorf this summer and enjoy a fragrant, hands-on experience at the Lavender Bloom Festival. Wander the fields, pick your own lavender, and soak up the sights and scents of the season, perfect for families!
Dates: 19th December 2025 – 7th January 2026
Farm Hours: 9am – 7pm (entry allowed anytime during opening hours)
Tickets: Adults $20 | Children (5–12 years) $5
Families can take home their own bundles of lavender to enjoy at home.
Lavender Photoshoots with Tianie Caruso Photography
Looking for a whimsical and unique photo experience that captures the magic of Adelaide’s largest lavender field this season?
Tianie Caruso Photography invites you to a one-of-a-kind portrait session amidst the vibrant purple blossoms of Hahndorf Lavender Estate. Spend a full hour in a secluded area of the estate, experiencing its beauty without the crowds, and leave with stunning images expertly captured and beautifully edited in Tianie’s signature style.
Whether you’re updating family photos, celebrating a pregnancy or engagement, or showcasing your artistry through dance, cosplay, or performance, these sessions are designed to create unforgettable memories you’ll cherish forever.
Where: Hahndorf Lavender Estate
When: December 15th – 19th (extra dates available on request)
Times: Mornings (6am & 7:30am) & Evenings (6pm & 7:30pm)
Ready to book? Click here
Atkins Farm – PYO Sunflowers
Atkins Farm is a family-owned farm in Meadows, 50 minutes from Adelaide, known for its beautiful sunflowers. Each summer, visitors are invited to wander the fields and pick their own blooms, making it a perfect family outing.
The farm will reopen in January 2026 for the next sunflower season, ready for another season of vibrant blooms and family fun.
Get the camera ready!
Charleston Farm
Spring certainly shows off its best colours, and Charleston Farm is the perfect place for families to dive into fields of fresh blooms.
Some of the flowers to expect include Ranunculus, Tulips, Anemones, Peonies, Larkspur, Delphinium, Chincherinchee, Stock, Poppies, Billy Buttons, Scabiosa, Feverfew, and Statice – a colourful mix that’s perfect for picking and exploring with the whole family.
Mother Nature likes to keep everyone guessing so the PYO season dates aren’t announced too far in advance.
Bookings essential.
Shimmering Pines Farm – Pizza & PYO Summer Flowers
Make the most of summer at Shimmering Pines Farm at Tarlee with a hands-on flower-picking experience and a delicious Frankie and Son’s Gourmet Pizza!
Kids and adults can enjoy the Summer Blooms (in smaller picking rows) while taking in the beautiful farm views.
Dates: 16/01/26, 30/01/26, 13/02/26
Tickets are $55 and include 12 fresh stems, jars, snip hire, entry, and a tasty 11-inch Frankie and Son’s pizza. Kids under 15 are free when sharing a jar and/or pizza with an adult — perfect for little flower pickers!
Dahlia Hills Farm
Dahlia Hills Farm is a charming, organic, chemical-free farm in the Adelaide Hills, where you can wander through vibrant flower fields and pick your own blooms from January to April (bookings essential).
On weekends, the garden café serves cake and drinks, and the space is also available for hire for intimate events during the flower season.
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Strawberry Picking at Beerenberg Farm, Adelaide Hills (November to April) A red ripe freshly picked strawberry has got to be one of the tastiest things in the whole world doesn't it? If you haven't taken the kids fruit picking yet definitely put it on the list for the January or April school holidays, and there's no better spot than Pick Your Own Strawberries at Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf. It's the perfect activity with your kids that involves being outdoors in nature, exercise and eating! Their season runs from November through to April. Beerenberg have offered PYO strawberries for over 40 years and never missed a season. It is probably best suited for 4+ years. You can also visit the Farm Shop and purchase some tasty South Aussie condiments to add some extra flavour to your next meal. After you’ve picked your strawberries, why not visit the Beerenberg Farm Café where you enjoy a selection of family favourites featuring fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. When you’re done with lunch indulge yourself at their delightful ice creamery, The Dairy for the perfect summer treat. They have a number of delightful flavours to choose from, and their ice cream and gelati is made…
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Fruit just tastes better when you’ve picked it yourself, doesn’t it? Thankfully there are heaps of places across Adelaide where you can take the whole family and pick to your hearts content. Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, citrus, apples, figs, we have found the best spots to trick your kids into a bit of exercise, fresh air and healthy eating all rolled into a fun, family day out! Bear in mind that all of the below picking spots have different fruit ripening times and different PYO opening times depending on the season and the rest of their business, so make sure you check their website or socials before you head off. Happy picking!
