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

Dirranbandi

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Now your really going inland, Dirranbandi is 600km west of Brisbane and the nearest major town is St George 1.5 hr half drive away. Your not going to get fruit picking work here instead you will find cotton picking and ginning jobs. Dirranbandi is also known for its wool production, fancy a shearing job? Did you know Dirranbandi is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning “swamp abounding in frogs and waterfowl”   Fruit Picking Work in Dirranbandi March to May – Cotton picking & Cotton Ginning Fruit Picking Jobs in Dirranbandi Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Dirranbandi Getting 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

Goondiwindi

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Meaning the resting place of the birds, Goondiwindi is a Cotton picking region 5 hours drive south west of Brisbane, right on the Border of New South Wales and Queensland. Goondiwindi is situated in high country approximately 215m above sea level and 365km from Brisbane.   Fruit Picking Work in Goondiwindi March to May – Cotton Picking and Cotton Ginning work Fruit Picking Jobs in Gonndiwindi Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Goondidwindi Getting There Take the Cunnigham Highway from Brisbane, its about 400km south west, about a 5hr drive. Accommodation There’s a few accommodation spots including, a hostel, caravan Read more

Dubbo

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Officially named a town in 1872 and a city in 1966, Dubbo has since become home to almost 40,000 people. The town is located within a climatic transition zone between temperate and semi-arid climates so expect an average temperature of 15 degrees if you’re picking cotton and ginning cotton from April to May.   Fruit Picking Work in Dubbo April to May – Cotton picking and cotton ginning Fruit Picking Jobs in Dubbo Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Wales Where’s Dubbo Getting There If driving from Sydney it is a 412km journey. Take the Mid Western Hwy to Bathurst Read more

Moree

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Known for its rich black soil plains, this large town is located on the banks of the Mehi River. Moree is recognised nationally as Australia’s Artesian Spa Capital, with 2 large natural pools filled with natural mineral water from underground, known for their healing powers.   Fruit Picking Work in Moree March to May – Cotton picking and cotton ginning April to August – Olives, pecan nuts Fruit Picking Jobs in the Moree Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Wales Where’s Lismore Getting There If driving, Moree is 628 kms north west of Sydney via the New England, Oxley and Read more

Mungindi

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Mungindi is a true border town, with half located in New South Wales and the other half in Queensland. Located on the banks of the Barwon River, the town is also home to the famous ‘Mungindi Cod’, a fish that only lives in close proximity to the town. Mungindi is also the service centre for the rich agricultural area surrounding it, which produces cotton, wheat and cattle.   Fruit Picking Work in Mungindi March to May – Cotton picking and cotton ginning (separating the cotton and the seeds) Fruit Picking Jobs in the Mungindi Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Read more

Narromine

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You’re inland now, 450km west of Sydney situated in the Macquarie Valley region which is known for its delicious produce and beautiful flower farms. You will find work cotton picking or in the many citrus orchards.   Fruit Picking Work in Narromine May to March – Citrus April to May – Cotton picking, cotton ginning December to February – Citrus thinning Fruit Picking Jobs in the Narromine Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Wales Where’s Narromine Getting There From Sydney the drive is about 5hrs along the Castlereagh or Mitchell Highway. Transport wise you can get a train or bus Read more

Warren

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Warren is a quiet rural township located on the Macquarie river. The region is known for it’s sheep and cotton industry, having the reputation as the “Wool and Cotton Capital of Australia”.   Fruit Picking Work in Warren April to May – Cotton Picking and Cotton Ginning Fruit Picking Jobs in Warren Fruit Picking Jobs in New South Wales Where’s Warren Getting There So you’re inland now, having a car is your best bet, take the Castlereagh Highway for 7hrs north west from Sydney. Transport wise, daily bus and train services operate to Dubbo, from there a bus operates 3 Read more