Farm Work Australia
Everything you need to know about farm work in Australia: jobs, regions, pay, accommodation, and how it counts toward your 88-day visa requirement.
Types of Farm Work
🍎 Harvesting
Picking fruit and vegetables: apples, berries, stone fruit, nuts, citrus, grapes.
Pay: AUD $20-40/hour or per kg
🌾 Planting
Planting crops, vine training, thinning fruit, general farm maintenance.
Pay: AUD $18-35/hour
🐑 Livestock
Shearing, mustering, milking dairy cattle, general farm hand duties.
Pay: AUD $20-50/hour or per head
🐟 Fishing
Commercial fishing, aquaculture, oyster farming, pearl farming, fish processing.
Pay: AUD $20-60/hour or share
🪚 Processing
Packing fruit, processing, on-farm sorting, washing, labeling.
Pay: AUD $18-28/hour
🌲 Tree Work
Tree plantation, thinning, logging, silviculture operations.
Pay: AUD $25-50/hour
Best Farm Work Regions
Most farm work is concentrated in regional and rural areas. Here are the major regions with year-round or seasonal opportunities:
Queensland
Tropical fruit, sugar cane, vegetables, year-round work available
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New South Wales
Stone fruit, berries, citrus, grapes, spring to autumn peak
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Victoria
Grapes, berries, apples, stone fruit, autumn and summer work
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Western Australia
Grapes, fruit, agriculture, mining, seasonal opportunities
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Accommodation Options
🏠 Farm-Provided
Many farms provide on-site accommodation (dorms, cabins, or shared rooms).
Often included or heavily subsidized
🏘️ Shared Housing
Backpackers hostels or shared rentals near farm work areas.
AUD $100-200/week typical cost
🏕️ Caravan Parks
Affordable camping or caravan accommodation in regional areas.
AUD $20-50/night typical cost
Seasonal Calendar
Dec-Feb
Summer harvests, tropical fruit, citrus in QLD
Mar-May
Autumn harvests, grapes in VIC/NSW, peak season
Jun-Aug
Winter, slower season, shearing in QLD, citrus
Sep-Nov
Spring, stone fruit in NSW, berries, planting season
How Days Are Counted
Tips for Farm Work Success
⭐ Find Legitimate Employers
Use platforms like 88 Days Australia to find verified farms. Check reviews and ask questions before committing.
⭐ Verify Day Certification
Ensure your employer understands they need to certify your 88 days for visa purposes. Get confirmation in writing.
⭐ Plan for Travel
Budget time between jobs for travel. Most workers do 1-2 week breaks between farms to rest and explore.
⭐ Stay Healthy
Farm work is physically demanding. Get proper boots, sun protection, and stay hydrated. Take breaks when needed.
⭐ Track Your Days
Use our 88-day tracker or keep personal records of every day worked. Save all payslips and documents.