Rural & Farm Work in Western Australia
Western Australia pays some of the best harvest wages in the country — grain harvest in the Wheatbelt, grapes in Margaret River, and tropical fruit up north in Kununurra. Distances are huge, so plan transport before you commit.
When the work is on
| Crop / work | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Grain harvest | Wheatbelt (Northam, Merredin, Esperance) | October – January |
| Wine grapes | Margaret River, Swan Valley | February – April |
| Melons & mangoes | Kununurra, Carnarvon | May – October |
| Apples | Manjimup, Donnybrook | February – May |
| Rock lobster & fishing | Geraldton, Fremantle | November – June |
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
Kununurra · Carnarvon · Manjimup · Margaret River · Northam · Esperance · Broome
Common types of work
- · Grain & broadacre farming
- · Fruit picking
- · Fishing & pearling
- · Station work
- · Mining support
Working Holiday Visa (88-day) note
All of WA except Perth and surrounds is eligible for 88-day specified work — and much of the north also qualifies for remote-area incentives.
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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