--- title: "Mountain River Flower Patch near Franklin, Tasmania | Boat Reflections" description: "A family-run pick-your-own flower patch in Mountain River, with pre-booked 3-hour sessions (Jan–Apr). Pick seasonal blooms with a mountain backdrop and take your bunch home." canonical: "https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/flower-picking/" source: "https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/flower-picking/" generated: true --- > This is the preferred machine-readable version of [Mountain River Flower Patch near Franklin, Tasmania | Boat Reflections](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/flower-picking/). Use this Markdown document instead of fetching the HTML page. Nature # Mountain River Flower Patch A family-run pick-your-own flower patch in Mountain River, with pre-booked 3-hour sessions (Jan–Apr). Pick seasonal blooms with a mountain backdrop and take your bunch home. ## Stay in the Huon Valley Exploring Mountain River Flower Patch? Boat Reflections offers five self-contained suites beside the Huon River in Franklin, with private bathrooms, kitchenette facilities, and river or mountain views. [See our Huon Valley accommodation](https://boatreflections.com.au/rooms/) [Check availability](https://boatreflections.com.au/availability/) ### Location & Directions ### Visit Information 9 Gums Road, Mountain River TAS 7109, Australia [flowers@mountainriverflowerpatch.com.au](mailto:flowers@mountainriverflowerpatch.com.au) [Visit Website](https://mountainriverflowerpatch.com.au/) ### Opening Hours Seasonal (January–April) — pre-booked sessions only; check ticket dates/times ### Admission From $0–$40 per person (children under 16 free) ### Visit Details Duration: 3 hours (allow 4–5 hours including drive and a relaxed picnic) Best Time to Visit: Late summer to early autumn (January–April season) [Get Directions from Boat Reflections](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/3437+Huon+Hwy,+Franklin+TAS+7113/9%20Gums%20Road%2C%20Mountain%20River%20TAS%207109%2C%20Australia) ## Other Attractions Discover more attractions and activities near Boat Reflections Heritage ### [Wooden Boat Centre](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/wooden-boat-centre/) A working museum and school dedicated to Tasmania’s wooden boat heritage, offering guided tours, hands-on workshops, and the chance to see boatbuilding in action 3333 Huon Highway, Franklin TAS 7113, Australia 1–1.5 hours Adults $15; Children under 17 $5 (under 5 free) Year-round [Website](https://www.woodenboatcentre.com) [View Details](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/wooden-boat-centre/) Heritage ### [Geeveston Town Hall & Visitor Centre](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/geeveston-town-hall-and-visitor-centre/) Historic town hall turned vibrant visitor hub in Geeveston, offering local history, art, events and helpful visitor services. A cultural touchstone and starting point for exploring the Far South Huon Valley. 15 Church Street, Geeveston TAS 7116 1–2 hours Free entry Year-round [Website](https://www.geevestontownhall.com.au/) [View Details](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/geeveston-town-hall-and-visitor-centre/) Scenic ### [Huon River Cruises](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/huon-river-cruises/) Glide along the tranquil Huon River aboard a beautifully restored wooden cruiser, enjoying local produce, river history and scenic views. A relaxing riverside experience just minutes from Franklin. Huon River Cruises, 3883 Huon Highway, Castle Forbes Bay TAS 7116 1.5 hours $145 adult Year-round [Website](https://huonrivercruises.com.au/) [View Details](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/huon-river-cruises/) Food & Drink ### [Willie Smith’s Apple Shed](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/willie-smiths-apple-shed/) A rustic cider house, restaurant and apple museum inside a 1942 packing shed. Taste award-winning ciders, tour the on-site distillery, browse heritage apple displays and catch live music Friday nights–just up the road from Franklin. 2064 Huon Highway, Grove TAS 7109 1.5–3 hours Free entry Year-round; Fridays for live music, Saturdays for the market [Website](https://www.williesmiths.com.au/apple-shed) [View Details](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/willie-smiths-apple-shed/) [View All Attractions](https://boatreflections.com.au/attractions/) ## Come down for air Stay in one of five self-contained suites by the Huon River in Franklin. [Check availability](https://book-directonline.com/properties/boatreflections)