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Katie’s Rochester Tomato Picking Nightmare

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February 19, 2012 fruit picking stories ,fruit picking victoria ,rochester ,shepparton

Dimitri

Katie recently worked in Rochester, this is her story….. Well it started off very upbeat, me and a group of friends were off to Rochester to go and pick tomatoes, not very glamorous but we had our job the 2nd year visa. We arrived on the bus and went to Rochester Hostel backpackers and called our contact. After waiting for 2 or 3 hours the guy came to say hello and that he would be back in another hour to get us. In that time we were able to cook at the hostel until he arrived. Another 2 hours passed and Read more

Farmers clean up after Christmas floods

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January 7, 2012 fruit picking victoria ,news

Dimitri

Farms in western Victoria are cleaning up after flash flooding damaged properties during the week before Christmas. Stock and fences were washed away at Joel Joel, east of Stawell and some areas received more than 100 millimetres of rain in an hour. Farmer, Larry McLean from Joel South didn’t lose any stock but says the clean-up has kept him busy during the summer break, there’s still many jobs out there though, especially those looking for the 2nd Working Holiday Visa. For the full story please visit ABC Rural

Shepparton

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November 23, 2011 apple picking ,apricot picking ,cherry picking ,fruit picking victoria ,pear picking ,stonefruit picking ,Tomato picking ,tree pruning

Vicky

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

Mildura

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November 17, 2011 citrus picking ,fruit picking australia ,fruit picking victoria ,grape picking ,vegetable picking ,vine pruning

Dimitri

Mildura is a regional city and a popular tourist destination in Victoria. The region is known for make great wine, make sure you get on a tour and enjoy a drop of the local house wines. Harvest work wise you’ll find work picking grapes, citrus fruits, vegetables, asparagus and pruning vines. Fruit Picking Work in Mildura January to May – Grapes May to January – Citrus May to February – Vegetables May to September – Vine pruning September to December – Asparagus Fruit Picking Jobs in Mildura Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Mildura Getting There Mildura is a Read more

Cobram

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November 15, 2011 apple picking ,fruit picking victoria ,grape picking ,pear picking ,stonefruit picking ,Tomatoe picking ,vine pruning

Vicky

Cobram is located on the Murray River, which is right on the border of Victoria and New South Wales. Surrounding Cobram are a number of orchards, dairy farms and wineries where you’ll be able to obtain employment. &nsbp; Fruit Picking Work in Cobram January to March – Grapes January to April – Tomatoes January to May – Stonefruit, apples, pears June to September – Vine pruning Fruit Picking Jobs in Cobram Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Cobram Getting There Cobram is a 2.5 hours drive along the national highway from Melbourne Accommodation Some farms will provide dorm style bedding Read more

Koo Wee Rup

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November 15, 2011 Asparagus picking ,fruit picking victoria

Vicky

Koo Wee Rup is a small town that is well known as Australia’s largest asaparagus producer. There’s lots to see in the immediate area and you will be within a one hour drive to the Melbourne CBD. Harvest work wise you’ll find yourself Asparagus picking. Fruit Picking Work in Koo Wee Rup Asparagus Picking – September to December Fruit Picking Jobs in Koo Wee Rup Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Koo Wee Rup Getting There Koo Wee Rup’s an hours drive south east of the Melbourne CBD. If your without a car bus services operate from Cranbourne Train Read more

Bairnsdale

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November 3, 2011 Asparagus picking ,Bean picking ,broccoli picking ,Cabbage picking ,Capsicum picking ,Carrot picking ,Cauliflower picking ,Celery picking ,Chilli picking ,Corn picking ,Cucumber picking ,Egg plant picking ,fruit picking victoria ,Leek picking ,lettuce picking ,onion picking ,Potatoe picking ,Pumpkin picking ,Snow pea picking ,Squash picking ,Tomatoe picking

Vicky

Bairnsdale is located on the river flats of the Mitchell River, near where the river flows into Lake King and is the regional and commercial centre of East Gippsland. Harvest work wise most of the opportunities exist from August through to may where you’ll expect to find work picking cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, chillis, capsicums and many others. Fruit Picking Work in Bairnsdale January to December – Cabbage, cauliﬂower, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes, carrots February to June – Chillis, capsicums, egg plant, tomatoes August to January – Asparagus November to May – Celery, snow peas December to May – Read more

Beechworth

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September 19, 2011 apple picking ,cherry picking ,fruit picking victoria ,grape picking ,vine pruning

Vicky

Beechworth is one of Victoria’s better preserved mining towns, it was all hussle and bussle in the mid 1800’s, nowadays the region is known for its great harvest and for being home to the Court House that tried Ned Kelly and his mother. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to find work picking grapes, apples, cherries and vine pruning. Fruit Picking Work in Beechworth February to April – Grapes March to May – Apples June to August – Vine pruning November to December – Cherries Fruit Picking Jobs in Beechworth Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Beechworth Getting There Beechworth Read more

Echuca

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September 14, 2011 apple picking ,fruit picking victoria ,grape picking ,pear picking ,stonefruit picking ,Tomatoe picking ,vine pruning

Vicky

Often referred to as Echuca Moama, Echuca is located on the Victorian side of the Murray river. Lined with parks and native forest and a stones through away from the Murray, Echuca is a popular tourist destination. Harvest work wise you’ll be looking for jobs picking grapes, tomatoes, stonefruit, apples and pears. Fruit Picking Work in Echuca January to March – Grapes January to April – Tomatoes January to May – Stonefruit, apples, pears June to September – Vine pruning Fruit Picking Jobs in Echuca Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Echuca Getting There Echuca is a 3 hours Read more

Maffra

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September 14, 2011 Asparagus picking ,fruit picking australia ,fruit picking victoria ,vegetable picking

Vicky

Maffra is a small country town in Gippsland, located 3 hours drive east of Melbourne with a population of approximately 4,000. With mountains to your north and the sea to your south you’ll have access to the best of both worlds in Maffra. Harvest work wise you’ll find work picking various vegetables and or Asparagus. Fruit Picking Work in Maffra October to February – Asparagus October to April – Vegetables Fruit Picking Jobs in Maffra Fruit Picking Jobs in Victoria Where’s Maffra View Larger Map Getting There A 15 minute drive from Sale, Maffra is a 3 hours drive Read more