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Start: Early February to Mid-February We are recruiting a small number of pickers starting from early February to mid-February. No farm experience is required....
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🍇 Wine Grape Picking – Now Hiring! 🍇 📍 Wentworth, NSW ✅ Eligible for 2nd & 3rd WHV 🔹 Grape Picker (Casual) – 20 spots 🕒 5–6 days/week | 7–8 hrs/day 📅 Season:...
6d ago
Company direct recruitment We are currently looking for someone with farm experience to join our grape farm. Priority will be given to those with experience and high...
6d ago
ORGANIC VEGETABLE CROP FARM WORK – Family owned and operated Organic small crops farm in the North Bundaberg area, QLD. - Hourly work @ 29.33/hr - Working up to...
8d ago
True Culture Group is on the lookout for easygoing and adventurous individuals to join our upcoming harvest operation in the breathtaking Flinders Rangers. We are an...
8d ago
LOOKING TO COMPLETE YOUR 88 DAYS IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT? Join our berry picking team in NSW/VIC– NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! **JOB DETAILS** WORK: Blueberry....
9d ago
Pickers and packers are needed at our organic mangosteen farm in the beautiful Bloomfield Valley north of Cairns. The position would commence in about 2 weeks and...
15d ago
Picking blueberries Location: Huntley, Situated in the rich, basalt plains of Mount Canobolas 32/hour (3-5 per Kilo) 5-7 days a week, 7–9 hours/day WHV 2nd &...
22d ago
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in assisting with berry picking season. No experience required—just need your passion for farming and a...
26d ago
💰 31.19/hour (Casual Rate) 🕐 5 days a week, 7–9 hours/day 🧳 WHV 2nd & 3rd year visa eligible 🏠 Share house & backpacker available (own car highly preferred) ⚠️...
Pick & Pack 88 Pty Ltd
28d ago
We are hiring ! Mango Season start soon ~ Eligible for collecting 2nd or 3rd WHV Picker position recruitment - 5 pickers needed Season is about 4-5 weeks...
SkillHaus
28d ago
About the Role: ------------------------- Skill Haus is currently seeking 30 motivated and reliable workers for the grape harvest season. This is a "Pick + Pack"...
T&O Labour Supply
1mth ago
Blueberry season has started! The summer crop is now being harvested and will continue right through until February next year. If you enjoy sunshine, fresh air,...
1mth ago
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in assisting with berry picking season. No experience required—just need your passion for farming and a...
1mth ago
Hiring Multiple Blueberry Pickers for the Summer Season The summer blueberry season has arrived in this region. The peak harvest period will be from mid-December...
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The summer blueberry season is coming soon in this region. From mid-December to mid-January, it will be the peak season, with very high fruit volume. We welcome...
1mth ago
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in assisting with berry picking season. No experience required—just need your passion for farming and a...
1mth ago
The summer blueberry season is coming soon in this region. From mid-December to mid-January, it will be the peak season, with very high fruit volume. We welcome...
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About the Role: We're now looking for hardworking, reliable individuals to join our team for the grape picking season start from week commencing 28 November 2025....
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The summer blueberry season is coming soon in this region. From mid-December to mid-January, it will be the peak season, with very high fruit volume. We welcome...
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We are recruiting several blueberry and raspberry picking staff. Our team includes hourly-wage farms where the minimum hourly rate is 30.35. However, you must...
1mth ago
~❤️We have work all year round.❤️~ 🔘We have helped many more people complete their visa applications. 🔘Here you will meet many friends from different countries....
2mth ago
Location: Goulburn Valley / Shepparton, VIC Job Type: Casual / Seasonal (Work available until June 2026) We are currently seeking experienced Cherry Pickers to...
2mth ago
Location: Goulburn Valley / Shepparton, VIC Job Type: Casual / Seasonal (Work available until June 2026) We are currently seeking experienced Fruit Pickers to join...
Spreyton Fresh Pty Ltd
2mth ago
Spreyton Fresh Pty Ltd offers a friendly work environment and we are looking for casual hard working employees for the upcoming Cherry Season starting mid to late...
3mth ago
Applications for Cherry Picking and Packing jobs for the 2025-2026 season are NOW OPEN. Reid Fruits has one of the longest Cherry seasons with four orchards across...
4mth ago
From September 19, we are recruiting 3 blueberry and raspberry picking staff. In addition, we will open one single room and one twin room for accommodation. Our...
4mth ago
Caboolture Strawberry Picking & Packing Job Opportunity Hello! We are hiring strawberry pickers & packers at two farms located in Caboolture, QLD. Any type of visa...
5mth ago
Labour Hire Services Pty Ltd is recruiting 100+ motivated, reliable, and physically fit Farm Hands to join our seasonal workforce in Mundubbera, Queensland, assisting...
5mth ago
Hiring Strawberry & Raspberry Pickers/Packers! We are now hiring workers for strawberry and raspberry farms in the Beerwah area! ✅ No experience? No problem! ✅...
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Fruit picking is hard, manual work in very hot conditions, so prepare to put some blood, sweat and tears in no matter what fruit you end up picking. That said, there are definitely some fruit picking jobs that are easier on the body than others.
Oranges and mandarins are a good choice because they are large, so will fill your container quicker, and they’re light so you can carry a full bag without straining your back too much. Some orchard owners will also give you clippers so you can cut the stems without damaging the fruit. This will slow you down a bit, but it will prevent you from getting repetitive strain injury to your wrists from pulling the fruit.
FAQs
Is fruit picking hard work?
The short answer? Yes.
Fruit picking is physical labour, done for up to eight hours a day. You may need to spend a lot of that time standing, crouching, climbing or stretching, and because you're most likely to be paid based on how much you pick, you’ll need to keep up the pace if you are to earn well.
On the bright side, fruit picking is great for your fitness, and usually allows you to spend plenty of time outdoors!
How much money can you make fruit picking in Australia?
This depends on how you are paid: per hour or per piece.
An hourly rate will guarantee you are paid at least the minimum wage – currently around $22/hour – but puts a hard limit on how much you can earn.
It’s more common for pickers to be paid according to the amount of fruit they pick, called ‘piecework’. The piece rate is calculated in a way that ensures the average picker earns approximately the minimum wage. This means that the best fruit pickers can make double the minimum wage or more, but slow or beginner pickers often struggle to reach that minimum wage mark.
What are fruit picking pay rates Australia?
At around $20/hour (depending on your age and the job), Australia has the highest nationally regulated minimum wage in the world, meaning even the most entry-level of jobs gives you the capacity to earn relatively good money.
It should be noted that the minimum wage doesn’t strictly apply to fruit pickers though.
Fruit pickers are most commonly paid according to the amount of fruit they pick (measured either in number or in weight) – this ‘piecework’ rate is calculated so that the average picker will make minimum wage. If you are below average, you may make less than $20/hour. If you’re above average, however, you could earn far more!
What do you wear to do fruit picking?
What you wear fruit picking will depend on what, where and how you’re picking. Your outfit will need to adequately protect you from both the weather and the work. Any number of the following items may be required.
- Weather protection:
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Long sleeve shirt
- Pants
- Rain jacket
- Personal protective equipment:
- Gloves
- Steel-capped boots
- Hearing protection
- Safety glasses
- Respiratory protection
Do fruit picking jobs come with accommodation?
Farmers are not legally required to offer accommodation to their pickers, but because farms are generally located in regional areas with limited accommodation options, many will have on-site lodgings that pickers can use.
It’s important to speak to potential employers about accommodation before you lock in a job. Ask whether they have somewhere to stay on-site, whether you need to pay to use it, whether you can park your van or pitch your tent on the property, or whether the farmer has any recommendations for places to stay in the area.
How do I get a job fruit picking in Australia?
At the right time of year, finding harvest work can be quite straightforward. During peak season, there's plenty of jobs. It's important to make sure you are in the right location at the right time of year. Note; it can take about 5 days to find work successfully and you may need a few items (WiFi, Resume, Computer, Mobile Phone).
1. Do you research
Check the Harvest Guide to learn what produce is in season at what point in the year. The Harvest Guide will also help you discover which harvests are going on nearest to you.
2. Prepare your resume
Make sure you update your resume with all relevant experience and qualifications. Preparing an awesome cover letter is also a wise move and will save you time in the long run.
3. Search Backpacker Job Board
Check Backpacker Job Board daily. New jobs come in thick and fast and you'll want to be one of the first to submit your application. Keep an eye on the fruit picking and farm jobs categories for latest vacancies in this area.
4. Contact farms direct
Your final option is to contact farms direct to see if they are staffing their harvest teams. Choose farms which already have a positive online reputation and have all resume ready to email through.
What are the best fruit picking jobs in Australia?
Small fruits like berries and cherries often seem like a good option because they’re light and you strip a bush rather than having to move and climb a ladder to strip a tree. They can be problematic though - you have to be very gentle when stripping the plants and then place the fruit in your container slowly to avoid squashing them, which makes it a much slower process than more robust fruits like apples and pears.
Apples and pears are a fairly good option. They’re large enough to fill your container quick(ish) and you don’t have to worry about damaging them too much. Be warned though, carrying a full bag of apples down a ladder will be tough work on your back!
Fruits that are notorious for being hard work are bananas because you need to be strong enough to carry a whole bunch (we’re talking hundreds of bananas!) at once, and citrus fruits, which are covered in thorns.
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Australia's Fruit Picking Seasons - When & Where
Not every part of Australia has fruit picking seasons, so you’ll need to suss out where the most job opportunities are. New South Wales is probably the best place to pick fruit in Australia because it has a mixed climate that is suitable for growing a huge variety of fruit and vegetables. Because of this, you’ll be able to find picking jobs in New South Wales at any time of year.
South Australia is also a good place to fruit pick because of the ready availability of work, and if you choose to pick in the autumn/ winter months, you’ll be grateful for the cooler days!
There’s plenty of work available year-round in Northern Territory and Queensland but it is very hot in these states - particularly in the summer months - so the work can be very grueling!
Harvest Trail Australia
You can join the Australian Harvest Trail and follow the peak harvest seasons working with many different fruit and veg crops. The Harvest Trail runs throughout the year across all states and territories. Looking for a harvest trail job? Check our harvest season calendar for the latest peak crop.
You'll find full harvest season breakdown in our Fruit Picking harvest season calendar.
The fruit picking seasons run differently in each state because of the different climates. Just because it is apple picking season in one state does not mean that you’ll find apple picking jobs in another state. Generally, the fruit picking seasons run as follows:
Northern Territory
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Melons |
| October | Mangoes |
Queensland
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Apples, pears, grapes, melons and ginger |
| March | Vegetables |
| July | Ginger and onions |
| October | Peaches |
| November | Mangoes, lychees, bananas, plums, cotton and avocados |
| December | Sugar and bananas |
New South Wales
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Stone fruits |
| February | Apples, pears and grapes |
| September | Asparagus and oranges |
| December | Onions, stone fruits and blueberries |
Victoria
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Pears, peaches, tomatoes, tobacco and apples |
| February | Grapes |
| October | Strawberries |
| November | Cherries and berries |
South Australia
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Dried fruits |
| February | Apples |
| September | Strawberries |
| December | Apricots |
Tasmania
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Apples, grapes, peaches and brussel sprouts |
| March | Pears |
Western Australia
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Grapes |
| March | Apples and pears |
| April | Melons |
| May | Rockmelons and zucchinis |
| June | Tomatoes |
| July | Bananas |
| October | Mangoes |
Second Year Visa Extension
Fruit picking isn't the only way to earn your second year visa, but it’s the most popular 2nd / 3rd year visa job. Fruit picking jobs are easy to come across, aimed mostly at backpackers and are nearly always regional enough to count towards your second year visa (although you should still check the farm’s postcode). The process for earning your second year visa has changed recently, and now your approval is based on whether or not you can submit payslips with your application. This ruling means that volunteer working and WWOOFING no longer counts, so fruit picking jobs are becoming all the more popular for backpackers.