Rural & Farm Work in New South Wales
New South Wales offers everything from blueberries on the coast to cotton out west and cherries in the south. The variety means you can stay in one state for a full year of work.
When the work is on
| Crop / work | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga | July – February |
| Cherries | Young, Orange | November – January |
| Oranges | Griffith, Leeton | June – October |
| Wine grapes | Hunter Valley, Mudgee | January – March |
| Cotton | Moree, Narrabri | March – May (picking), Oct – Dec (chipping) |
| Apples | Orange, Batlow | February – May |
Seasons shift with the weather each year — treat these as a guide, and check our harvest calendar for detail by month.
Main towns for rural work
Coffs Harbour · Griffith · Young · Orange · Moree · Tamworth · Wagga Wagga
Common types of work
- · Fruit & berry picking
- · Cotton farms
- · Sheep & cattle stations
- · Vineyards
Working Holiday Visa (88-day) note
Most of NSW outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong counts for 88-day specified work. Check your postcode with our checker.
Read our full 88-day visa guide and use the postcode checker before accepting a job.
General information only — not migration advice. Always confirm with the Department of Home Affairs.
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