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 – Vine training
November to January – Cherries
Fruit Picking Jobs in the Adelaide Hills
Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia
Where’s the Adelaide Hills
Getting There
Only 30 minutes drive out of Adelaide city centre, take the South Eastern Freeway and follow the signs to the township of your choice.
If travelling by public transport, there are a number of buses leaving Adelaide city centre going to Mount Barker, Hahndorf, Mount Lofty and other hills townships.
Accommodation
There are a variety of caravan parks, camping grounds, hotels, motels and B&Bs throughout the Adelaide Hills. In nearby Adelaide there are many backpacker hostels and other budget accommodation options.
Some vineyards may also provide dorm style bedding or will accommodate harvest workers with camper vans or camping equipment.
Not Fruit Picking – What to do?
- Check out the Cleland Conservation Park with its free roaming kangaroos, wallabies and emus. The park also has enclosed areas for dingos, koalas, native birds and snakes.
- Take a day trip to Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement, where you will see German architecture, eat in restaurants and cafes serving traditional German cuisine and hear the locals speaking the language.
- Grab a bike or just walk the numerous trails around the hills, giving you access to pristine wilderness that cars cannot get to.
Extending Your Australian Working Holiday Visa
Many harvest jobs will meet the Second Australian Working Holiday Visa eligibility and count towards the 88 days of specified work. Some regional locations and jobs are ineligible which could lead to the Department of Immigration rejecting your application. So remember to confirm whether or not your fruit picking or harvest job will count towards the Second Australian WHV.
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6 Responses to “Adelaide Hills”
Edel Troy
Just wondering about availabilities this time of month??
Dimi
G’day Edel,
Work from the Hills is that most jobs have been filled.
Please keep your eyes peeled on the job baord http://www.fruitpickingjobs.com.au/jobs
Cheers
Sunny
Hello
I wondering know when could I apply this seasonal picking (Nov-Jan cherries)?
Look forward to your answer.
Thank you!
Dimitri
Hey Sunny,
Depends where in Aus you are, I suggest checking the Job Board regularly.
Best of luck,
Dimi
Danielle
Hello,
Me and my partner are due to arrive in Australia around the first week of September and are keen to start work as soon as possible. Do you know if there will be any positions around this time?
Thank you!
Danielle
Dimitri
Hi Danielle,
Sorry about the late reply, To apply for jobs please check the Job Board .
Hopefully you found one already!
Best of luck,
Dimi