We love frolicking through gardens and wandering among blooming flowers, from fragrant rose gardens in the west to lovely lavender gardens in the warmer months. And if you’re driving along the Surf Coast, you might want to stop by a charming sunflower farm in Modewarre. Located around an hour and a half from Melbourne, you can walk through the paddock, capture colourful pictures, and pick your own sunflowers to take home. Surf Coast Sunflowers is expected to open from Friday January 9. They will stay open for roughly two weeks, depending on the bloom time.
Surf Coast Sunflowers
This lovely summer experience was created by three friends, Abbey, Amy and Anna, who are all from a farming community and wanted to create a flowering sunflower paddock for all to enjoy.
Pack a picnic to enjoy among the blooms, and pop by the patch for some light refreshments and cold drinks from their vintage Airstream.
Stems are $3 each to pick, or you can get ten for $25. As this is a pick your own event, you will need to bring your own secateurs for cutting, and a bucket to take the flowers home.
It’s a working farm, so dress appropriately, put on plenty of sunscreen and wear closed toed shoes. Dogs aren’t allowed to come along, as there are livestock in the neighbouring paddocks.
More details
🕒Open 9am to 5pm on weekdays, with evening sessions from 5pm to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays
🎫Entry tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 18 and $25 for a family of two adults and two kids.
📍455 Considines Road, Modewarre VIC 3240
You can purchase tickets via their website, and stay updated on Instagram.
