Mundubbera, aboriginal for ” Meeting of the Waters” is referred to as the citrus capital of the North. The area supports a large mandarin industry along with the other citrus fruits. Work is going to be hot during the days, so get ready to be in the sun and work up a sweat. Evenings can be quite cold as well during peak work season, so be prepared and pack well.
Fruit Picking Work in Mundubbera
January – Mangoes
April to September – Citrus
June to July – Vine pruning
August to May – Asparagus
November to December – Grapes
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Where’s Mundubbera
Getting There
Ok, so the bad news is there’s no public transport running in and out of Munduberra, so you will need a car or a lift! From Brisbane Munduberra and 4-5 hour drive along the Bruce and Burnett Highway. If your coming from up north its a 4 hour drive south from Rockhampton.
Accommodation
Okay so your not on the east coast now so during peak season accommodation can get packed. It is advised to take your own camping gear as there’s a chance you could reside on the farm. Otherwise standard caravan park, motel/hotels are available.
Not Fruit Picking – What to do?
When your not Fruit Picking in the sun try some off road driving, rock climbing.
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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