Bourke

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Bourke is situated in Western New South Wales at the crossroads of the Mitchell Highway, Kamilaroi Highway and the Kidman Way. A thriving country town known for it’s large wool, cotton and citrus production. There’s also many things to see of historical interest including the Afghan Mosque/Cemetary, The Bourke Weir and the Cobb & Co heritage trail to name a few.   Fruit Picking Work in Bourke January to May – Melons April to May – Cotton picking, cotton ginning May to June – Vine pruning May to September – Citrus November to January – Grapes December to February – Read more

Emerald

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A modern country town that now supplies approximately 25% of Queensland cotton. Emerald is also a popular cattle growing area but you will also find work picking Grapes, Melons & citrus fruits. Their is an fossilised tree aged at 250 million years old at the Emerald Town hall, make you sure check that out!   Fruit Picking Work in Emerald March to May – Cotton picking & Cotton ginning March to September – Citrus April to December – Melons May to June – Vine pruning October to December – Grapes Fruit Picking Jobs in Emerald Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Read more

Laidley

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Just under an hours drive from Brisbane there’s work all year round in Laidley. You’re most likely going to get a job between March and November , but many of the farmers know each other, so you may secure work after the current harvest is exhausted. Its a very scenic region and within close proximity to two major cities. Overall Laidley is a good destination for harvest work.   Fruit Picking Work in Laidley March to April – Sweet Potatoes March to June – Beans May to September – Snow peas May to October – Celery, Chinese cabbage May to Read more

St George

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St George is a major primary producing region situated 500kn inland from the coast. The area is known for producing cotton, sheep, beef cattle and many horticultural crops including grapes, pumpkins, melons and onions. There is fruit picking and farm work in the region, so go prepared and ready for hard work.   Fruit Picking Work in St George March to June – Cotton picking June to February – Grapes June to August – Pumpkins November to January – Pumpkins November to April – Melons November to December – Onions Fruit Picking Jobs in St George Fruit Picking Jobs in Read more

Kununurra

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Despite being a fairly young town, Kununurra sits on an ancient landscape where early Aboriginal tribes roamed. Initiated to service the Ord River Irrigation scheme, Kununurra is located approximately 40km from the Northern Territory border. Therefore the climate is similar to that of Darwin, with the dry season coming during winter. Fruit Picking Work in Kununurra February to April – Orange, Citrus March to September – Tree planting May to November – Melons, pumpkins June to September – Corn October to December – Mangoes (Dry Season April – October) Fruit Picking Jobs in Kununurra Fruit Picking Jobs in Western Australia Read more

Carnarvon

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The largest town in the Gascoyne region, Carnarvon is located between Exmouth and Monkey Mia, approximately 900km north of Perth. Famous for it’s Banana plantations you’ll also find working picking mangoes,watermelons, rockmelons, eggplant and zucchinis to name a few. Makes sure you check out the Ningaloo Reef and the beautiful wildflowers when your off the clock.   Fruit Picking Work in Carnavon January to March – Mangoes January to April – Watermelons, rockmelons January to December – Bananas May to July – Vine pruning May to November – Egg plant, cucumbers,zucchinis May to December – Tomatoes, capsicums August to December Read more

Katherine

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You’re at the crossroads of the north  in adventure country. Ideally positioned Katherine is only a couples hours from Kakadu, Litchfield and Gregory National Parks. Harvest work wise you’ll find work citrus picking, melon picking and mango picking.   Fruit Picking Work in Katherine January to April – Citrus May to November – Melons October to December – Mango Fruit Picking Jobs in Katherine Fruit Picking Jobs in Northern Territory Where’s Katherine Getting There Darwin is a 4 hour drive north and alice springs is a 14 hour drive south. Daily bus services operate to Katherine, ( from north and Read more

Darwin

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Darwin is a major city, a hub for backpackers during dry season. Know for its beaches, nightlife and sunshine Darwin get’s very busy from May to October. Things slow down tourism wise from November – April as it’s wet season, but workwise there will still jobs out there.   Fruit Picking Work in Katherine January to December – Bananas, cutting flowers May to October – Vegetables June to October – Melons September to April – Citrus September – November – Mangoes November to February – Rambutans Fruit Picking Jobs in Darwin Fruit Picking Jobs in Northern Territory Where’s Darwin Getting Read more

Ayr

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Located approximately 85km south of Townsville, Ayr is main town in the Burdekin Shire.  This is sugar cane country with over 80,000 hectares of  land producting over a million tonnes of sugar annually.  Ayr is also responsible for about 1/3 of Australia’s melons and is a big contributor of other fruits and vegetables . Nearby Alva Beach offers kilometers of beautiful beach, lovely coastline, where you can go for a swim, fish or diving and explore the wreck of the SS Yongala! Did you know Ayr has over 300 sunny days a year ! Fruit Picking Crops in Ayr May to June – Melons Read more

Boonah

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Referred to as the “Heart of the Scenic Rim”, Boonah is located 90km from Brisbane and 100km the Gold Coast. One of the most attractive areas in South East Queensland you will find yourself amongst rugged mountains, beautiful lakes and 7 picturesque national parks. Bonnah is know for providing employment in harvesting, packaging and processing produce along with fruit picking the wide array of fruits and vegetables. Much of this produce will make it to the Brisbane markets for sale.   Fruit Picking Work in Boonah March to April – Sweet potatoes March to June – Beans May to September – Snow peas Read more