Rural & Farm Work in South Australia
South Australia is wine country — the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Riverland produce most of Australia's grapes — plus citrus and stone fruit along the Murray River.
When the work is on
| Crop / work | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Wine grapes | Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley | February – April |
| Citrus | Riverland (Renmark, Berri, Loxton) | June – November |
| Stone fruit | Riverland | December – March |
| Apples & cherries | Adelaide Hills | November – May |
| Potatoes & onions | Mallee, Murray Bridge | Year-round (peaks vary) |
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
Renmark · Berri · Loxton · Barossa Valley · McLaren Vale · Adelaide Hills · Naracoorte
Common types of work
- · Vineyards & wineries
- · Citrus picking & packing
- · Vegetable farms
- · Sheep stations
Working Holiday Visa (88-day) note
Regional South Australia — essentially everywhere outside Adelaide — counts for 88-day specified work.
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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