Stardew Valley Golden Walnuts Guide
Golden Walnuts are the currency of Ginger Island, introduced in Stardew Valley version 1.5. There are 130 Golden Walnuts total to collect, and theyโre required to unlock various island features, including Qiโs Walnut Room (100 walnuts needed). This comprehensive guide covers every Golden Walnut location organized by area.
Unlocking Ginger Island
Before collecting Golden Walnuts, you must unlock Ginger Island:
- Complete the Community Center or Joja Warehouse
- Receive Willyโs letter about his boat
- Visit Willyโs Fish Shop and enter the back room
- Repair the boat (requires 200 Hardwood, 5 Iridium Bars, 5 Battery Packs)
- Pay 1,000g per trip to travel to the island
Golden Walnut Uses
| Feature | Walnuts Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Island Farmhouse | 20 | Build a cabin on the island |
| Island Mailbox | 5 | Receive mail on the island |
| Island Trader | 10 | Unlock the island trader shop |
| Parrot Express | 10 | Fast travel system |
| Dig Site Bridge | 10 | Access to the dig site |
| Volcano Bridge | 5 | Shortcut to the volcano |
| Qiโs Walnut Room | 100 | Access to challenges and Perfection Tracker |
| Parrot Hints | 1 each | Get hints for unfound walnuts |
All 130 Golden Walnut Locations
Island South (27 Walnuts)
The southern beach area where you first arrive on Ginger Island.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starfish Triangle | Dig at the center of the starfish pattern on the beach |
| 2 | Diamond-shaped Sand | Dig at the diamond pattern near the tide pools |
| 3 | X Marks the Spot | Dig at the X mark near the tide pools |
| 4 | Circle of Stones | Dig at the center of the stone circle |
| 5 | Circle of Flowers | Dig at the center of the flower circle |
| 6 | Mussel Node | Mine the mussel rock near the tide pools |
| 7 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 8 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 9 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 10 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 11 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 12 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 13 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 14 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 15 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 16 | Mussel Node | Mine another mussel rock |
| 17 | Fishing | Fish in the southern ocean waters |
| 18 | Fishing | Continue fishing in southern waters |
| 19 | Fishing | Continue fishing in southern waters |
| 20 | Fishing | Continue fishing in southern waters |
| 21 | Fishing | Continue fishing in southern waters |
| 22 | Jungle Grass | Cut jungle grass near the farmhouse |
| 23 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 24 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 25 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 26 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 27 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
Island North (23 Walnuts)
The northern area with the dig site and volcano entrance.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at the artifact spot near the dig site entrance |
| 29 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 30 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 31 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 32 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 33 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 34 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 35 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 36 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 37 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 38 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 39 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 40 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 41 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 42 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 43 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 44 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 45 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 46 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 47 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 48 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 49 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
| 50 | Dig Site - Dig Spot | Dig at another artifact spot |
Island East (16 Walnuts)
The eastern jungle area with the gem bird shrine.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Hidden Path | Walk through the hidden path in the trees |
| 52 | Hidden Path | Continue through the hidden path |
| 53 | Hidden Path | Continue through the hidden path |
| 54 | Hidden Path | Continue through the hidden path |
| 55 | Jungle Grass | Cut jungle grass in the eastern area |
| 56 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 57 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 58 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 59 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 60 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 61 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 62 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 63 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 64 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 65 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
| 66 | Jungle Grass | Cut more jungle grass |
Island West (52 Walnuts)
The western area with the farm, pond, and Tiger Slime grove.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Tiger Slime | Kill Tiger Slimes in the grove |
| 68 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 69 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 70 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 71 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 72 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 73 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 74 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 75 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 76 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 77 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 78 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 79 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 80 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 81 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 82 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 83 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 84 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 85 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 86 | Tiger Slime | Kill more Tiger Slimes |
| 87 | Harvesting | Harvest crops on the island farm |
| 88 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 89 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 90 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 91 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 92 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 93 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 94 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 95 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 96 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 97 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 98 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 99 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 100 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 101 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 102 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 103 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 104 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 105 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 106 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 107 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 108 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 109 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 110 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 111 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 112 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 113 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 114 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 115 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 116 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 117 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
| 118 | Harvesting | Continue harvesting crops |
Volcano Dungeon (10 Walnuts)
Inside the volcano dungeon, obtained from various sources.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Monster Drop | Kill Magma Sprites |
| 120 | Monster Drop | Kill more Magma Sprites |
| 121 | Monster Drop | Kill more Magma Sprites |
| 122 | Monster Drop | Kill more Magma Sprites |
| 123 | Monster Drop | Kill more Magma Sprites |
| 124 | Chest | Open chests in the volcano dungeon |
| 125 | Chest | Open more chests |
| 126 | Chest | Open more chests |
| 127 | Chest | Open more chests |
| 128 | Chest | Open more chests |
Pirate Cove (2 Walnuts)
Accessible on rainy days at the volcano entrance.
| # | Location | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Darts Game | Win the darts mini-game in the Pirate Cove |
| 130 | Fishing | Fish in the Pirate Cove pond |
Puzzle Solutions for Golden Walnuts
Island East - Gem Bird Puzzle (5 Walnuts)
Location: The shrine in the eastern jungle
Solution:
- Wait for a rainy day on Ginger Island
- Find the four gem-colored birds (one in each cardinal direction)
- Note which gem each bird drops
- Place the gems on the corresponding pedestals at the shrine
Bird Locations:
- North Island: Amethyst or Topaz bird
- South Island: Aquamarine or Jade bird
- East Island: Emerald or Ruby bird
- West Island: Diamond bird
Reward: 5 Golden Walnuts
Island South - Mermaid Puzzle (5 Walnuts + Pearl)
Location: The beach area on rainy days
Solution:
- Wait for a rainy day
- Go to the mermaid area on the south beach
- Place Flute Blocks on the pedestals
- Tune them to match the notes from Secret Note #23: 1-10-8-4-2
How to Tune Flute Blocks:
- Right-click to increase pitch
- Left-click to decrease pitch
- Numbers represent how many clicks from the base note
Reward: 5 Golden Walnuts + 1 Pearl
Island North - Dig Site Puzzle (Multiple Walnuts)
The dig site contains many artifact spots that can yield Golden Walnuts when dug up. Check daily as they respawn.
Volcano Dungeon - Level 10 Forge
Reaching the Forge at level 10 rewards Golden Walnuts through:
- Monster kills
- Chest openings
- Cinder Shard mining
Golden Coconut Locations
Golden Coconuts can be cracked open at Clintโs shop for a chance at Golden Walnuts.
Where to Find Golden Coconuts:
- Shake palm trees on Ginger Island (rare)
- Artifact spots on the beach
- Fishing in island waters
- Volcano Dungeon chests
Golden Coconut Contents:
- Chance for Golden Walnuts
- Rare minerals
- Artifacts
- Furniture items
Efficient Golden Walnut Farming
Daily Routine
Morning:
- Check all artifact spots on the island
- Cut any respawned jungle grass
- Harvest crops on the island farm
- Kill Tiger Slimes in the west
Afternoon:
- Enter the Volcano Dungeon
- Kill Magma Sprites
- Open all chests
- Mine Cinder Shards
Evening:
- Fish in island waters
- Check for rainy day (Mermaid/Gem Bird puzzles)
- Crack open Golden Coconuts
Priority Order
First Priority (Easy Walnuts):
- Dig all visible artifact spots
- Cut all jungle grass
- Mine all mussel nodes
Second Priority (Medium Effort):
- Kill Tiger Slimes (20 walnuts)
- Harvest crops (32 walnuts)
- Fish in island waters
Third Priority (Dungeon):
- Volcano Dungeon exploration
- Magma Sprite farming
- Chest hunting
Fourth Priority (Puzzles):
- Gem Bird puzzle (requires rainy days)
- Mermaid puzzle (requires rainy days)
- Pirate Cove (requires rainy days)
Using the Parrot for Hints
Once you have access to Qiโs Walnut Room (or the parrot in the farmhouse), you can spend 1 Golden Walnut per hint to locate unfound walnuts.
When to Use Hints:
- When youโve found most walnuts naturally
- When youโre stuck on the final few
- When you want to speed up the process
Golden Walnuts and Perfection
Collecting all 130 Golden Walnuts contributes to 100% Perfection. However, you only need 116 walnuts to unlock everything:
| Feature | Walnuts Needed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Island Farmhouse | 20 | 20 |
| Island Mailbox | 5 | 25 |
| Island Trader | 10 | 35 |
| Parrot Express | 10 | 45 |
| Dig Site Bridge | 10 | 55 |
| Volcano Bridge | 5 | 60 |
| Qiโs Walnut Room | 100 | 100 |
Extra Walnuts: 30 (for hints or just completion)
Tips and Tricks
General Tips
- Check Daily: Artifact spots and jungle grass respawn
- Plant Crops: The island farm can yield many walnuts through harvesting
- Kill Everything: Tiger Slimes and Magma Sprites drop walnuts
- Fish Often: Island fishing yields walnuts
- Wait for Rain: Some puzzles require rainy days
Time-Saving Strategies
- Use the Parrot Express: Once unlocked, fast travel between areas
- Bring Staircases: For quick Volcano Dungeon runs
- Equip Proper Gear: Use weapons and rings for efficient monster killing
- Eat Buff Food: Speed and luck buffs help
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not checking the entire island daily - Artifact spots respawn everywhere
- Ignoring the farm - Harvesting crops gives many walnuts
- Not killing slimes - Tiger Slimes give 20 walnuts total
- Missing rainy days - Some content only available in rain
- Not using hints - The parrot can save hours of searching
Golden Walnut Checklist by Area
Island South (27)
- Starfish Triangle dig
- Diamond sand dig
- X mark dig
- Stone circle dig
- Flower circle dig
- 11 Mussel nodes
- 5 Fishing walnuts
- 6 Jungle grass cuts
Island North (23)
- 23 Dig site artifact spots
Island East (16)
- 4 Hidden path walnuts
- 12 Jungle grass cuts
- Gem Bird puzzle (5 walnuts)
Island West (52)
- 20 Tiger Slime kills
- 32 Crop harvests
Volcano Dungeon (10)
- 5 Magma Sprite drops
- 5 Chest walnuts
Pirate Cove (2)
- Darts game win
- Fishing
Puzzles (10 total from puzzles)
- Mermaid puzzle (5)
- Gem Bird puzzle (5)
Conclusion
Collecting all 130 Golden Walnuts is a significant undertaking that requires exploration, combat, farming, and puzzle-solving. The rewards are well worth the effort, granting access to Qiโs Walnut Room, the Perfection Tracker, and various quality-of-life improvements on Ginger Island.
Remember to check the island daily, as many walnut sources respawn. Use the parrot hints when youโre stuck, and donโt forget about the rainy-day exclusive content. With patience and persistence, youโll collect all 130 Golden Walnuts and unlock everything Ginger Island has to offer!
Happy walnut hunting!