🌾 Farm Work in Australia
Farm work is the most popular sector for Working Holiday Visa holders. Most farm jobs in regional areas count toward the 88 days required for a visa extension, making it the go-to choice for backpackers looking to stay longer in Australia.
Farm Work Categories
Choose a category to learn about positions, pay rates, seasons and visa eligibility.
Fruit Picking
Apples, cherries, berries, mangoes and more.
Wine Grapes
Harvest and pruning in Australia's wine regions.
Olives
Olive picking and processing.
Cotton
Cotton picking and gin work.
Grain
Wheat, barley and grain harvesting.
Vegetables
Picking, sorting and packing vegetables.
Packing Shed
Sorting, grading and packing produce.
Dairy Farms
Milking, feeding and farm maintenance.
Poultry Farms
Egg collection, feeding and cleaning.
💡 Visa Extension Eligibility
Most farm work in designated regional areas counts toward the 88 days of specified work required to apply for a second or third year Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417/462). Always confirm with your employer that the work and postcode are eligible before starting.
Seasonal Calendar
Plan your farm work around Australia's harvest seasons. Timing varies slightly each year depending on weather conditions.
| Crop | Peak Season | Main Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Cherries | Nov - Jan | VIC, TAS, SA |
| Mangoes | Oct - Dec | QLD, NT, WA |
| Grapes (wine) | Feb - Apr | SA, VIC, WA, NSW |
| Apples | Feb - May | TAS, VIC, WA |
| Berries | Oct - Jun | QLD, TAS, VIC |
| Bananas | Year-round | QLD |
| Citrus | May - Oct | SA, NSW, QLD |
| Vegetables | Year-round | QLD, VIC, SA |
| Cotton | Mar - Jun | NSW, QLD |
| Grain | Oct - Jan | NSW, SA, WA |
Learn About the 88-Day Requirement
Understand exactly how the 88-day specified work requirement works, which postcodes are eligible, and how to keep proper records. Read our complete 88-day guide →