No matter what time of year it is or where you are in Australia there are always farming jobs, fruit picking and Harvest jobs available. For more information visit www.jobs4travellers.com.au
Queensland
Queensland grows 1/3 of the nation’s fruit and vegetables. From Stanthorpe in the South to the Atherton Tablelands in the Far North. More than 120 types of fruit and vegetables are picked and packed in the state every year, all year round so there are plenty of fruit picking and harvest jobs.
New South Wales
November to April is the busiest harvest period which peaks in February. There is fruit picking work around Bathurst in the central Eastern district. Main produce includes orchard fruits, cotton and onions. Further north around the coastal areas of NSW, near Coffs Harbour bananas grow all year and hence why it is home to the world famous ‘Big Banana’
Victoria
November to April (peaking in February) is the main season for fruit and vegetable picking jobs. There is plenty of work in the central northern areas around Shepparton. The Murray River area is also a great area to look for work, places such as Mildura and Swan Hill often require fruit picking/harvest workers. Main harvests in these areas include orchard fruits, tomatoes, tobacco, grapes and soft fruits.
