Fruit picking has traditionally been a constant means of income for the noble backpacker. This type of work can be found in all states (excluding the A.C.T.), depending on the time of year. Some travelers have been known to travel around from place to place following the various harvest seasons. However, most see it as a temporary means for fast cash. HOT TIP: Be warned that harvesting can be backbreaking work where the effort does not always equal the income. Nonetheless, this type of work has been known to get Johny Backpack out of a tight spot.
'Oh shit, I've spent all my money, Do you know where I can get some fruitpicking work?'
Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
Areas |
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Oct-Jun |
Grapes & Orchard Fruit |
South/West |
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Mar-Nov |
Crayfish,Prawns & Scallops |
West Coast from Freemantle to Carnavon |
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Mar-Jun |
Rock Lobster |
Geraldton |
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May-Oct |
Fruit & Vegetable picking and packing |
Kununarra |
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Jul-Aug |
Bananas |
Kununurra |
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Oct-Jan |
Mangoes |
Kununurra |
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
Crop Areas |
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Jan-Apr |
Pears, Peaches ,Apples & Tomatoes |
Ardmona |
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Jan-Apr |
Tobacco |
Murray River Valleys |
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Feb-Mar |
Grapes |
Lake Boga |
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Mar-Apr |
Apples |
Buckland Valley |
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Nov-Feb |
Cherries |
Boweya |
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
Areas |
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Nov-Apr |
Orchard Fruits, cotton, onion & asparagus |
Bahurst, Dubbo & Orange areas |
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Feb-Mar |
Grapes |
Griffith
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Year Round |
Bananas |
Coffs Harbour Area
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
Crop Areas |
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All year |
Bananas & Sugar |
Tully |
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Dec-Mar |
Orchard fruits |
NSW Border area |
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Feb-Mar |
Fruits & Vegatables |
Childers & Bundaberg |
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Feb-Apr |
Ginger |
Sunshine Coast |
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Mar-Dec |
Wide range of vegetables |
Bundaberg |
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Apr-Oct |
Wide range of vegetables |
Lockyer Valley |
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Apr-Nov |
Beans |
Mary Valley |
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Apr-Dec |
Tomatoes, |
Bowen |
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May-Oct |
Broccoli |
Milmerran |
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May-Dec |
Sugar Cane, Bananas& Tobacco |
Ayr |
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Sep-Nov |
Tobacco |
Mareeba |
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
Areas |
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Feb-Apr |
Citrus, Soft Fruits & Dried Fruits |
Riverland |
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Feb-Apr |
Grapes |
Barossa Valley |
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Feb-Apr |
Grapes |
Southern Vales |
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Feb-Aug |
Brussels Sprouts |
Adelaide Hills |
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Jun-Aug |
Oranges |
Riverland |
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Oct-Feb |
Strawberries |
Adelaide Hills |
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Dec-Feb |
Apricots |
Riverland |
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Harvest Time |
Crop |
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Mar-May |
Orchard Fruits |
Huon Valley |
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Dec-Jan |
Soft Fruit |
Channel District |
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Feb-Apr |
Grapes |
Huon |
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Mar-Apr |
Hops |
Scottsdale |
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