So you’re getting ready to plan out your fruit picking adventure, well you’ve come to the right spot! Australia is a large place with a very big agricultural and horticultural industry. As a harvest worker you’re supporting the Australian Economy, assisting our farmers whilst earning a quid or two to see the sights of Australia.

Here you’ll find all the basic information of whats going on when and where. What’s in season, how long for and which regions you should visit. So whether your a seasoned picker, working holiday maker, student looking for extra cash,this is an essential resource.

There’s also individual write ups on all Fruit Picking Locations across Australia which will be very handy when trying to source additional information. Not to mention individual crop descriptions with information on picking each fruit and vegetable.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is notorious for its dangerous salt and freshwater crocs and jellyfish that often loiter around beaches, billabongs and rivers. The region itself is said to be one of the last places left in the world to offer a breathtaking remote natural environment so make sure you get out there and explore. You can lose and find yourself in the Northern Territory but one thing you’ll definitely find is the opportunity to get a harvest or fruit picking job. If you’re going for a holiday first we recommend visiting during dry season, there’s heaps of backpackers floating around so fun to be had by all.

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Mar – Oct	Melons ( Various)	Darwin & Katherine
Oct & Nov	Mangos (both picking & packing)	Darwin & Katherine
Year Round	Citrus	Darwin & Katherine
Year Round	Bananas	Darwin & Katherine
Year Round	Asian vegetables	Darwin
Year Round	Wildflowers	Darwin

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Western Australia

You’re way out west now, the state offers so much from the Coral Coast, Golden Outback, relaxed beach vibe of Perth not to mention Australia’s Northwest. Western Australia is often missed out when people visit Australia, but there’s more down-under then the east coast! So make sure you head west and experience Western Australia. Due to it’s large size and varied climate, Western Australia is offers different work opportunities year round.

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Jan – Mar	Grapes	Margaret River, Mt Barker, Swan Valley
Mar – May	Apples & Pears	Manjimup, Donnybrook, Pemberton
Mar – Oct	Scalloping & Prawning	Carnarvon
May – Sep	Rockmelons & Zucchini	Kununurra
Apr – Nov	Melons	Coorow
Jun – Dec	Tomatoes & Melons	Carnarvon
Jul – Aug	Bananas	Kununurra
Jul – Dec	Wildflowers	Muchea, Coorow
Oct – Jan	Mangoes	Kununurra
All Year	Fishing	Broome
Nov – Jun	Rock Lobster	Dongara, Geraldton, Broome,Freemantle , Kalbarri

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South Australia

One things for sure, they do know how to make a good drop of wine in South Australia. So expect to find yourself picking grapes, regardless there will be other harvest work opportunities on offer. The state itself is known for it’s long summers, mild winters with many things to explore, from the Barossa Valley to Kangaroo island you’ll definitely find something to get stuck into when over in South Australia. The capital Adelaide is often referred to as the city of Churches, do you think the name is fitting? Let us know :)

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Jan – Mar	Dried Fruits	Riverland
Feb – Apr	Apples & Pears	Adelaide Hills
Feb – Apr	Peaches & Grapes	Riverland
Feb – Apr	Grapes	Barossa Valley, Southern Vales
Feb – Aug	Brussels Sprouts	Adelaide Hills
Jun – Aug	Oranges	Riverland
Jun – Sep	Pruning	Riverland
Sep – Jan	Oranges	Riverland
Oct – Feb	Strawberries	Adelaide Hills
Dec – Feb	Apricots	Riverland

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Tasmania

Travelling the road less travelled may involve a flight or a ferry ride. Tasmania is often neglected by travellers and fruit pickers when visiting Australia but let’s get one thing straight, you’re definitely missing on some of Australia’s most beautiful landscapes. The east coast, western wilderness, Launceston and Hobart have so much to offer and explore! So get involved and discover Tasmania. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to find work picking Apples, Hops, Grapes and the list goes on!

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Mar – May	Apples	West Tamar,Hunter Valley, Tasman Peninsula
Dec – Jan	Various Fruits	Kingborough, Derwent Valley, Channel District, Huon
Feb – Apr	Grapes	Tamar Valley, Huon
Mar & Apr	Hops	Devenport, Scottsdale, New Norfolk
Jan & Feb	Scallop Splitting	Bicheno

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Victoria

There’s so much to see and do in Victoria, from the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Gold fields, Grampians and the list goes on! Melbourne, wow, how can we describe Australia’s if the not Worlds Sporting Capital, there’s so much going on it’s endless! Make sure you get down to Victoria, travel around and get some harvest work. We couldn’t recommend it any more!

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Jan – Apr	Pears / Peaches / Apples	Cobram, Invergordon, Kyabram,Ardmona, Shepparton,Tatura
Jan – Apr	Tomatoes	Kyabram,Echuca, Rochester, Elmore, Ardmona,Shepparton, Tatura
Jan – Apr	Tobacco	Ovens, King & Kiewa Valleys
Feb & Mar	Grapes	Swan Hill, Robinvale, Sunraysia Area,Lake Boga, Nyah West
Sep – Nov	Asparagus	Dalmore
Oct – Dec	Strawberries	Silvan
Nov – Feb	Cherries / Berries	Silvan, Wandin

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New South Wales

The most populated state in Australia, there’s always something to do in in NSW from the Blue Mountains, North Coast, Outback NSW, Snowy Mountains you’ll be entertained by an abundance of options. The capital city is home to one of the worlds most recognizable landmarks, the Sydney harbor bridge not to mention many other popular destinations such as Bondi Beach. Harvest work wise you’ll be looking at positions picking stone fruit, grapes, pears, citrus, onions, asparagus, berries and the list goes on!

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Jan – Mar	Stone Fruit	Young
Feb & Mar	Grapes	Leeton, Griffith
Feb & Mar	Pears	Orange
Feb & Mar	Grapes	Hunter Valley
Feb & Mar	Prunes	Young
Feb – Apr	Apples	Orange
Mar & Apr	Grapes	Tumburumba
Mar – May	Apples	Batlow
Mar – Jun	Cotton Picking	Narrabri, Mooree
Sep – Oct	Asparagus	Gundagai
Sep – Dec	Asparagus	Cowra
Sep – Apr	Oranges	Griffith
Nov & Dec	Cherries	Young, Orange
Nov – Apr	Oranges	Lecton
Dec & Jan	Onions	Griffith
Dec – Mar	Stone Fruit	Tumut, Batlow
Dec – Apr	Blueberries	Tumbarumba

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Queensland

You’re up north with the Banana Benders now! Queensland really encapsulates the imagery of the east coast with so many popular tourist destinations.  The Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Surfers Paradise, the list goes on! Getting a campervan and experiencing Queensland is a great idea, you can get a tan, make some cash fruit picking and really explore the sunshine state. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to be picking Bananas, Apples, Pears, Citrus, Ginger, Melons and the list goes on!

 

Harvest Dates	Main Crops	Locations
Dec-Jan	Sugar & Bananas	Innisfail, Tully
Feb – Mar	Apples & Pears	Stanthorpe
Feb & Apr	Melons (Rockmelon)	St. George
Feb – Apr	Ginger	Sunshine Coast
Mar – Dec	Various Vegetables	Bundaberg
Apr – Jun	Citrus ( Oranges, Mandarins)	Gayandah, Mundubbera
Apr – Oct	Various Fruits & Vegetables	Lockyer Valley
Apr – Nov	Beans	Mary Valley
Apr – Dec	Various Vegetables & Tomatoes	Bowen, Ayr
May – Oct	Broccoli	Toowoomba
May – Dec	Sugar Cane	Ayr, Innisfail, Ingham
Jul – Sep	Ginger	Sunshine Coast
Jul – Dec	Onions	Lockyer Valley
Nov – Feb	Mangoes, Lychees, Bananas, Advocados	Mareeba
Nov – Jan	Plums	Stanthorpe
Nov – Jan	Cotton	Goodiwindi, St. George
Oct – Jan	Peaches	Stanthorpe
Nov – Mar	Cotton	Millerran, Toowoomba

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