Fruit picking jobs in Australia – What, where, how (and why!)

In Australia, “fruit picking” doesn’t just refer to literally picking fruits—these two words encompass many harvest jobs and farm-related activities, such as packing fruits or vegetables, weeding, pruning, thinning, planting trees, etc. If the world of fruit picking is new to you, read on!

Fruit picking jobs aren’t just for backpackers on Working Holiday Visas (WHVs). Seasonal workers make a living on farms all over Australia, including local Australians, and Pacific Islanders who are in Australia under the Seasonal Worker program.

This guide presents all the info you need about fruit picking in Australia—harvest times, picking techniques, the pros and cons of farm work, work conditions and wages, etc. We’ll introduce you to the common types of jobs and fruits you can work with, as well as tips on how to make the most of this uniquely Aussie work experience.