Dimbulah

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Originally settled in 1880 when gold and minerals were discovered in the region, Dimbulah is located in Northern Queensland about 100km west of Cairns. The main fruits and vegetables in the region are Paw Paws, Longans, Avocados, Lychees and mMngoes, during summer and autumn their’s work on offer!   Fruit Picking Work in Dimbulah February to March – Longans February to April – Avocados November to January – Lychees, mangoes Fruit Picking Jobs in Dimbulah Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Dimbulhah Getting There Some Highway different Place, the Bruce will get you there. Dimbulah is 1,800km north of Brisbane, Read more

Gin Gin

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A convenient rest stop along the Bruce Highway Gin Gin is a 45 minute drive from Bundaberg. There’s heaps of harvest work on offer with a couple very big citrus orchads.   Fruit Picking Work in Gin Gin January to April – Mangoes January to March – Longans, dragon fruit February to September – Avocados March to April – Vegetables March – May – Citrus October to December – Vegetables December to May – Citrus Fruit Picking Jobs in Gin Gin Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Gin Gin Getting There You guessed it, The Bruce Highway! Gin Gin is Read more

Mareeba

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Located in the Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba is home to some of Australia’s best mango and paw paw harvests. You may also find work with many other crops including: pineapples, avocados, lychees, sugar cane and cashews.   Fruit Picking Work in Mareeba January to December – Paw paws, bananas, citrus February to March – Longans February to May – Avocados October to February – Pineapples November to January – Lychees November to March – Mangoes Fruit Picking Jobs in Mareeba Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Mareeba Getting There Take the Kennedy highway west from Cairns, the drive should take just Read more

Coffs Harbour

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According to the CSIRO, Coffs Harbour has the most liveable climate in Australia, so be sure to enjoy the many unspoiled beaches and scenic mountain backdrop. The Coffs Harbour’s economy is based mainly on banana farming, manufacturing and tourism. So remember to check out the Big Banana on the northern outskirts of the city to get a real insight into the banana farming industry.   Fruit Picking Work in Coffs Harbour January to December – Bananas May to October – Avocados June to September – Custard apples September to December – Stonefruit October to December – Coffee October to January Read more

Lismore

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Only 40km outside of the beautiful Byron Bay, many backpackers get jobs fruit picking in Lismore while living in Byron Bay, where they can also surf and party. Lismore is the region’s capital, located halfway between the rainforest and the sea, with a strong coffee and food scene. Other localities nearby include the alternative Nimbin, known for its relaxed laws on marijuana cultivation.   Fruit Picking Work in Lismore February to March – Lychees April to September – Macadamias nuts, avocados June to September – Custard apples September to December – Stonefruit October to December – Coffee October to January Read more

Ballina

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Located on the north coast of New South Wales, Ballina is 865 km north of Sydney and is bordered by the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the lush green hills of the hinterland. A stone’s throw from Byron Bay the scenery and picturesque views is of similar to that of it’s neighboring town. You’ll find fruit picking opportunities year round, from picking lychees to custard apples.   Fruit Picking Work in Ballina February to March – Lychees April to September – Macadamias nuts, avocados June to September – Custard apples September to December – Stonefruit October to December – Coffee October Read more

Childers

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With many buildings dating back to Queensland’s early pioneering days, Childers offers a different experience to many other harvest work towns. Centered around sugar cane harvest you may also find work picking tomatoes, avocados, zucchinis, lychees, mangoes and macadamia nuts.   Fruit Picking Work in Childers January to March – Mangoes March to July – Citrus April to September – Tomatoes July to April – Avocados October to January – Zucchinis December to February – Lychees Fruit Picking Jobs in Childers Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Childers Getting There The Bruce Highway will get you to Childers, it about Read more

Bundaberg

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When you hear Bundaberg what springs to mind is probably Rum, but Bundaberg is one of Australia’s leading harvest work regions. Located about 375km north of Brisbane, Bundy produces the most tomatoes Australia wide and accounts for approximately one-fifth of all national sugar production. This supports the production of Ginger Beer and Rum, where harvested canes are easily transported to these codependent industries . Don’t worry it ain’t just sugar and tomatoes! Their is loads of  fruit picking and vegetable picking work with cucumber, mango, capsicum, beans, paw paw, corn, avocado, citrus, potatoes and many others ready for the picking.  With farm work also available Bundaberg has opportunities Read more

Atherton

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Situated in the Tropical North East Queensland Tablelands region, Atherton is  know for its lakes, waterfalls, tropical rainforest’s and easy pace . It was the  first town to be settled in the tablelands and now even has a McDonald’s! Crops in the region include, maize, avocados, citrus, peanuts & potatoes so there should be plenty of work going if your rock up at the right time of year!   Fruit Picking Work in Atherton January to December – Banana picking February to June – Avocados March to July – Custard apple picking September to December – Potatoes Fruit Picking Jobs in Atherton Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Read more