Rural & Farm Work in Victoria
Victoria packs a lot of harvest work into a small area: stone fruit and pears along the Goulburn Valley, grapes around Mildura, and dairy in Gippsland. Distances are shorter than other states, which makes it easy to move between jobs.
When the work is on
| Crop / work | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Stone fruit (peaches, apricots) | Shepparton, Cobram, Swan Hill | December – March |
| Pears & apples | Goulburn Valley | February – May |
| Wine & table grapes | Mildura, Robinvale | February – April |
| Cherries | Wandin, Yarra Valley | November – January |
| Tomatoes | Echuca, Shepparton | January – April |
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
Shepparton · Mildura · Cobram · Swan Hill · Echuca · Bairnsdale & Gippsland
Common types of work
- · Fruit picking & packing
- · Dairy farms
- · Vineyards
- · Vegetable farms
Working Holiday Visa (88-day) note
Regional Victoria (most of the state outside metropolitan Melbourne) is eligible 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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