With over 30 wineries in the region make sure you try some of the local’s finest! A short hours drive from Adelaide, Mclaren Vale is leaves you within touching distance of the big smoke while letting you soak up what the region has to offer. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to find work picking grapes or vine pruning and thinning. Fruit Picking Work in Mclaren Vale February to April – Grapes May to August – Vine pruning Fruit Picking Jobs in Mclaren Vale Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Mclaren Vale Getting There Mclaren Vale is 1 hour Read more
South Australia
Nuriootpa
You’re in wine country now, Nuriootpa is in the Barossa Valley arguably Australia’s premier wine making region. Located just under an hour’s drive from Adelaide it’s worth the day trip to check out what work is on offer at the many wineries in the region. Harvest work wise you’ll expect to seek employment picking grapes and vine pruning or training. Fruit Picking Work in Nuriootpa February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Vine training Fruit Picking Jobs in Nuriootpa Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Nuriootpa Getting There Nuriootpa Read more
Paringa
Paringa apparently means “land by the river”, we’re still to get confirmation, but it sounds about right considering you’ll be nestled right on the Murray. Harvest work wise you’ll be expecting to find specified work picking grapes, citrus fruits and stone fruit. Make sure you get a house while you’re living in Paringa, whether it’s for 3 days or 3 months! Fruit Picking Work in Paringa January to April – Grape picking May to February – Citrus June to August – Vine pruning October to March – Stonefruit Fruit Picking Jobs in the Adelaide Hills Fruit Picking Jobs in Read more
Penola
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
Renmark
Renmark is known for its scenic views along the river, the region offers a wide range of horticultural employment including grape picking, pear picking, apple picking and vine pruning amongst others. Fruit Picking Work in Renmark January to April – Apples, pears, Grape picking May to February – Citrus June to August – Vine pruning October to March – Stonefruit Fruit Picking Jobs in Renamrk Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Renmark Getting There Along the Sturt Highway you should be in Renmark within 3 hours of driving from Adelaide. If you don’t have a car bus services Read more
Tanunda
Now if you like wine you’re in the right place, Tanunda is located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, home the highest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Australia. You will find work Grape picking, Vine pruning and vine training. Fruit Picking Work in Tanunda February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Vine training Fruit Picking Jobs in Renamrk Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Tanunda Getting There From Adelaide it’s a short 1hr drive,with daily bus services also operating. Accommodation Try and get some on farm accommodation Read more
Waikerie
Waikerie meaning “many wings” is a great place to fruit pick, with work on offer all year round. You will find jobs grape picking, citrus picking, vine pruning at one of the many orchards in the region. Make sure you go gliding as well, it’s world renowned site. Fruit Picking Work in Waikerie January to April – Grapes May to February – Citrus May to August – Vine pruning October to March – Stonefruit Fruit Picking Jobs in Waikerie Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Waikerie Getting There It’s about a 2hour drive from Adelaide along the Sturt Read more