Batlow

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Located approximately 450km south west of Sydney and 725 metres above sea level, Batlow is surrounded by numerous orchards and in recent years has earnt the reputation as one of Australia’s premier producers of apples, pears, cherries, berries and stonefruits. Most famously Batlow is known for the Big Apple. It’s so big that it rises above the trees of the orchard.   Fruit Picking Work in Batlow March to May – Apples June to November – Tree pruning October to April – Stonefruit December to January – Cherries Fruit Picking Jobs in Batlow Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Wales Read more

Shepparton

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Located on the banks of the Goulbourn River, Shepparton is known as the “food bowl of Australia”. There’s plenty of employment options not only in town but also in the surrounding regions which include Congupna, Grahamvvale, Kyabram, Lemnos and Mooro opna to name a few. You’ll find jobs picking stone fruits, pears, apples, cherries and apricots.   Fruit Picking Work in Shepparton December to January – Grape work May to July – Vine pruning work. September to October – Vine shoot thinning, vine bunch trimming Fruit Picking Jobs in Shepparton Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Shepparton Getting There It’s Read more

Forbes

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Lying on the banks of the Lachlan River, Forbes is a small regional town some 380 kms west of Sydney. Once a major gold mining town, Forbes’ heritage listed architecture still reflects the 1800s and the money gold bought to the economy. Now known for the diverse lifestyle the town offers, it also has a large array of fruit picking opportunities, including its relatively new wine industry. Fruit Picking Work in Forbes January – Plums January to March – Tomatoes, stonefruit January to April – Grape picking February to May – Apples June to August – Vine pruning November to Read more

Hillston

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Situated on the banks of the Lachlan River, Hillston is known as the ‘outback’ of the Riverina due to its rustic and rural nature. Located on the Great Artesian Basin, the largest freshwater underground basin in the world, the local agricultural industry thrives off this infinite resource. Hillston is also known for its extreme temperatures, with the summer months being very hot and the winter months really cold.   Fruit Picking Work in Hillston April to June – Cotton June to September – Potatoes October to August – Citrus November – Cherries November to December – Onions Fruit Picking Jobs Read more

Adelaide Hills

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Home to stunning views, there’s at least 50 wineries in this large region and only 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD! With ample opportunity for fruit picking year round, this is the perfect area to work whilst being close to all the action in Adelaide. The Adelaide Hills is centered around the town of Mount Barker and also includes Mount Lofty, Norton Summit, the Torrens Valley, the Onkaparinga Valley and Hahndorf.   Fruit Picking Work in Adelaide Hills February to April – Grape picking February to May – Apples, pears June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Read more

Coonawarra

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Coonawarra is one of Australia’s best known wine making regions, especially famous for its ‘terra rossa’, or red soil, producing some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon. Located just near the Victorian border, the area is only 12km by 2km, yet nearly all of this land is home to the region’s 32 vineyards. The word Coonawarra comes from the Aboriginal word meaning ‘wild honeysuckle’.   Fruit Picking Work in Coonawarra February to June – Potatoes February to May – Grape picking June to August – Vine pruning December to January – Cherries, beans Fruit Picking Jobs in Coonawarra Fruit Picking Read more

Penola

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Penola is situated in one of South Australia’s most highly regarded wine growing areas, so you’ll definitely find grape picking and vine pruning work. Within the 7km stretch to Coonawarra you’ll find 21 wineries! Wow, they must love the odd night cap over there. Drinking aside there’s a lot of historical buildings in town, so check them out.   Fruit Picking Work in Penola February to June – Potatoes February to May – Grape picking, Apples June to August – Vine pruning November to December – Apple thinning December to January – Cherries, beans Fruit Picking Jobs in Penola Fruit Read more

Burnie

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Located 50km from Devonport, Burnie is a vibrant industrial town, home to to Australia’s fifth largest container port. The locals say the best milk in the world for cheese making is produced here, not to mention a cracking drop of whiskey. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, parks, hills and fresh air Burnie is a great place to do fruit picking and harvest work.   Fruit Picking Work in Burnie January to December – Vegetables February to April – Apples December to February – Cherries Fruit Picking Jobs in Burnie Fruit Picking Jobs in Tasmania Where’s Burnie Getting There Burnie is a Read more

Devonport

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Approximately 100km from Launceston, Devonport is favored with a temperate coastal climate, strongly influenced by the ocean. Situated at the mouth of Mersey River, a stone’s throw to the Tasmanian high country, Devonport is a great place to explore and use a base to discover Tasmania. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to seek employment picking vegetables, apples, stone fruit, cherries and berries.   Fruit Picking Work in Devonport January to December – Vegetables March to May – Apples December to January – Stonefruit, Cherries December to April – Berries Fruit Picking Jobs in Devonport Fruit Picking Jobs in Tasmania Where’s Read more

Huonville

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Located 38km south of Hobart, Huonville produces more then half of Tasmania’s apples. Enjoy the backdrop and scenic views as the hills, orchard and lush landscape combine to provide a truly relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. The town also produces cherries, pears, mushrooms, apricots, plums so there will be opportunities to seek employment.   Fruit Picking Work in Huonville January to February – Apricots March to April – Grapes March to May – Apples June to August – Vine pruning December to February – Cherries December to May – Strawberries Fruit Picking Jobs in Huonville Fruit Picking Jobs in Tasmania Where’s Read more