Cowra’s canola fields are a spring sensation – and we’ve discovered one of the best methods to expertise them!
The rolling hills of Cowra, NSW blossom this time of 12 months, because of the fields of canola crops. It’s a spectacle that must be seen to be believed, as complete paddocks flip fluorescent yellow!
To expertise it for your self, you may self-drive to discover the area or guide a canola tour whereas the fields are in bloom between August and October.
Whichever possibility you select, Kurt Overzet, Supervisor of Cowra Tourism, has a reminder for guests planning a visit to the area.
‘We ask that our visitors be mindful that canola fields are on private property and are not to be entered. The best way to capture the best shot is by booking a Canola Tour,’ he stated.
Golden hour in Cowra! Spring is the time to see the canola fields in bloom.
Self-drive Cowra’s Canola Fields
Cowra is a four-hour drive west of Sydney and there’s loads of nation lodging to make a weekend of it. Take your time cruising the area and soaking in all of the splendour of the golden fields. You may even enterprise a little bit additional south to Cootamundra’s canola fields too.
For a close-up of extra vibrant blossoms, Cowra’s Japanese Backyard and Cultural Centre is open every day and can host a Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) Competition on the twenty eighth of September.
Yellow for days! Head out and discover the area at your personal tempo
Take a Cowra Canola Tour
For one of the best entry and views of Cowra’s canola fields, guide a Cowra Canola Tour.
- Climb aboard a bus for the Fields of Gold Tour to take a look at one of the best canola scorching spots, picture areas, and a historic city tour – or view all of it at golden hour on a Sundown Canola Tour
- Feast on scrumptious native produce at a Twilight Dinner on the seventh of September at Glencara – adopted by dancing within the canola subject because the solar units
- Take within the views from up above on a Scenic Canola Flight in a Fly Oz airplane – or a dawn Canola Balloon Flight adopted by champagne breakfast!
All these excursions might be booked on-line or by contacting the Cowra Customer Data Centre on 02 6342 4333.
See all of it from above on a scorching air balloon flight!
Cowra Canola Fields FAQs
What’s the greatest time to go to canola fields?
In western NSW, the canola fields are in bloom between August and October, so any time from late winter by means of spring is a superb time to move west and take a look at the canola fields.
The place are canola fields discovered?
There are canola fields throughout Central NSW and within the Riverina space too. Driving between cities like Cowra, Canowindra, Grenfell, Younger, Temora, Junee, Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra, and Harden you’re positive to cross loads of dazzling yellow fields.
What month is canola harvested in Australia?
The canola fields are normally harvested across the finish of spring and the beginning of summer time, so should you head out early spring, you gained’t be too late.
All photos because of Cowra Tourism
