Best Places in Australia for Farm Work

By area, Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, most of which is arid. The main crops grown in the land include wheat, barley, canola, cotton, sugarcane, oats, rice, pulses, and corns. The country experiences a varied climate, which means, it would not be difficult to find work anytime of the year.

In this blog, we have discussed the parts of Australia that are best for farming.

If you are looking for farming opportunities in Australia, it is always advisable to steer clear of areas filled with people with the same intention. The northern, tropical regions offer farm work opportunities during winter months when there is less chance of floods or cyclones, whereas the southern half of the country offers farm work throughout the year, especially during the harvest season which starts from November and lasts till February.

The Parts of Australia Best for Farm Work

1. Atherton Tablelands, Queensland: Offering a wide range of farm work opportunities, Atherton Tablelands is situated 90 kilometres southwest of Cairns. Famous for avocados, mangoes, citrus, bananas, and sugarcane, the best time to work in Atherton is during the hot summer months which are between December and March.

2. Bowen, Queensland: Situated above Whitsundays, Bowens is a large town known for diverse crops including mango, zucchini, tomato, corn, and capsicum. Until May, the picking season, Bowen is oddly a sleepy town. The onset of picking season starts flooding the town with backpackers looking for farm work. Since there are different types of crops which require picking at different times, it is not difficult to look for farming work starting from May.

3. Ayr, Queensland: Uphill from Bowen lies Ayr which is comparatively a smaller and more compact town, but is just as busy as any other town when the season is right. Like Bowen, the commonly grown crops in Ayr are mango, zucchini, tomato, corn, and capsicum.

4. Stanthorpe, Queensland: Perfect for fruit picking, the small town of Stanthorpe is situated in the South of Queensland. With more than 30 different varieties of apples, this place is famous for the apple business and the season starts in February and ends in June.

5. Griffith, New South Wales: This small town is known for its diverse varieties of crops and is known for grapes, citrus, and stone fruit. The grape season starts around mid-February and lasts for 6–8 weeks whereas the citrus harvest starts in November and ends in March.

6. Mildura, Victoria: The large harvesting area in the centre of the town of Mildura is known for citrus, grapes, and vegetable production. There are several backpacker hostels that provide accommodation and transport to workers looking for farm work during the season.

7. Tamar Valley, Tasmania: Famous for cherries and berries, the best time to look for farm work in Tasmania is during the summer months (December to February).

8. Margaret River, Western Australia: Known particularly for grapes, there are more than 130 vineyards in Margaret River. This serene grape-picking town is known for its gorgeous landscapes and is a must-visit destination. For farm work, there are two best seasons- the first one is from June to September which is the pruning period, and the second one is from February to April which is the grape picking time.

9. Bourke, New South Wales: Situated in the northwest of New South Wales, this town is known for its historic trade route and is now a hub of great employment opportunities for farm workers. Some of the commonly grown fruits include citrus, melon, cotton, and grapes, the demand for which high for the majority of the year. Therefore, it wouldn’t be difficult to look for work anytime of the year.

10. Wentworth, New South Wales: Located in the southwest of New South Wales, this small border town is known for producing grapes, vegetables, and citrus fruits. Situated at the confluence of the two prominent rivers of Australia, Darling and Murray, work opportunities in this town are huge.

Conclusion

If you are planning on extending your stay in Australia for over a year, you would need to look for some specific work. Browse through an extensive database created by KG2 to learn about the independent farmers and the agriculture industry in Australia. Contact us for a detailed walk through and you will be able to make an informed decision about the type of work you might be willing to take up.