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Use Caution When Searching for Farm Work
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”expandable” text_align=”center” color=”#000000″ hover_color=”#0c479d” more_button_label=”Read More” less_button_label=”Hide” button_position=”center”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work and Travel Company (WTC) endeavours to ensure all job listings on our sites and in our resources are legitimate employment opportunities, but we urge all WTC members to investigate each opportunity carefully before committing to travel to and work with the employers listed. Our sole aim is to list ONLY genuine backpacker and traveller specific job opportunities and to get our members working all over Australia.
By using our resources, including Member’s Portal and Job Board, all WTC Members acknowledge that WTC cannot be held directly responsible for work conditions, payments / wages or any other terms of employment offered by the independent employers advertising positions. This value-add service is designed to help you find work – but we recommend that you perform all necessary checks and research when assessing the suitability of a specific job before you apply.
If you are unsure about the validity of a job or employer listing please email us immediately (providing a link to the job in question) at [email protected] and we will investigate and further screen the employer / job on your behalf.
Good Luck and Happy Job Hunting!!
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New South Wales
Fruit Shack- Leeton
Telephone: 0429 866 965 (please leave a message if unanswered)
Accommodation: $14/night
Fruit/vegies: Grapes and oranges
Harvest Labour Assistance- Leeton
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 02 6964 2718
The Globe Backpacker- Griffith
Telephone: 0412 827 135
Website: www.theglobebackpackersgriffith.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $150
Fruit/vegies: Orange and rockmelon picking/packing/General Farming
Aussitel Backpackers- Coffs Harbour
Telephone: 02 6651 1871 / 1800 330 335
Website: aussitel.com/
Weekly accommodation: $27 a night
Fruit/vegies: Berries
Hoey Moey- Coffs Harbour
Telephone: 02 6652 3833
Weekly Accommodation: $24 a night/$168 a week
Website: www.hoeymoey.com.au/, Email: [email protected]
Harvest Labour Assistance- Young
Address: 50-66 Boorawa Street Young NSW 2594
Phone: 1300 364 445
Website: www.cwcc.nsw.edu.au/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarvestLabour
Queensland
Harvest Labour Assistance- Young
Address: 50-66 Boorawa Street Young NSW 2594
Phone: 1300 364 445
Website: www.cwcc.nsw.edu.au/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarvestLabour
Delta Backpacker in Ayr – Queensland
Telephone: 07 4783 3991
Website: www.deltabackpackers.com/delta/
Weekly Accommodation: $140-$145 P/w – $25 Per Night
Fruit/Vegs: Melons, tomatoes, egg plants, capsicum, chillies and many more.
Rate of pay: Contact and Hourly
Bowen Backpackers – Bowen
Telephone: 07 4786 3433
Website: www.bowenbackpackers.net/
Mail: [email protected]
Weekly accommodation: $190 p/w including transport – $40 p/n
Fruit/Vegs: Tomatoes, capsicums, chillies
Rate of pay: Contract and hourly
Barnacles Backpackers – Bowen
Telephone: 07 4786 4400
Website: www.barnaclesbackpackers.com/
Weekly accommodation: Please call to enquire
Fruit/Vegs: Various
Grand Mid Point Hostel – Bundaberg
Telephone: 07 4151 2441
Website: www.bundysites.com/GrandHotelBH/Welcome.html
Email: [email protected]
Weekly accommodation: $155 per week inc transport
Fruits/Vegs: Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchinis, corn, mangos and more
Dingo Blue Backpackers – Bundaberg
Telephone: 07 4152 0100
Website:www.dingobluebackpackers.com/
Weekly accommodation: $175 per week/$25 per night and free transport to and from farms.
Fruits/Vegs: Capsicums/tomatoes/strawberries
Strawberry Sues – Caboolture
Telephone: (07) 5429 8000
Website: www.strawberrysuessharehouses.com
Email: [email protected]
Weekly accommodation: $150 per week and $5 per day for transport
Fruits/Vegs: Strawberries
Banana Barracks in Tully (2 hrs south of Cairns):
Telephone: 07 4068 0455
Website: www.bananabarracks.com/
Weekly Accommodation:
$135 – 8 person’s dorm (share facilities) plus $300 deposit
Fruits/Vegs: Watermelon, pineapple and bananas.
Much have yellow card– see website for details
Hotel Tully Working Backpackers – Tully
Telephone: 07 4068 1044
Webiste: www.hoteltully.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $120 weekly
Fruits/Vegs: Watermelon, lychee, pumpkin and bananas
Blue Topaz Caravan Park – Stanthorpe
Telephone: 07 4683 5279
Weekly accommodation: $120- $190 per week. Transport can be provided
Fruits/Vegs: Various
Greenway Caravan Park – Tully
Telephone: 07 4068 2055
Website:www.greenwaycaravanpark.com.au/backpackers/backpackers.htm
Weekly accommodation: From $105 per week, must bring own linen
Fruit/Veg: Bananas
Rate of pay: Hourly – approx $19 p/h
South Australia
CBD Backpackers Adelaide
Telephone: 0412 045 029
Website:www.cbdhostelbackpackers.com/
Weekly accommodation: From $175 per week
Barossa Backpackers
Telephone: (08) 8563 0198
Website: barossabackpackers.com.au/accommodation-and-rates
Weekly accommodation: From $162 per week
Fruits/Vegies: Grapes (vineyards mainly), but also apples, pears, apricots and onions
Adelaide Hills Backpackers
Telephone: Email only through the website
Website: adelaidehillsbackpackers.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $150 per week and no nightly stay
Fruits/Vegies: Grapes, apples, pears, cherries, tomatoes
Rate of pay: Hourly $15 -$20
Berri Backpackers Resort
Contact: Till
Website: berribackpackers.com.au/frameset.htm
Telephone: 08 8582 3144
Weekly Accommodation: $160
Fruits/Vegies: Citrus
Victoria
Echuca Backpackers
Contact: Simon
Telephone: 03 5480 7866
Website: www.backpackersechuca.com.au/main.html
Weekly accommodation: $138 per week or $25 per night
Fruits/Vegies: Vineyard Work and Tomato as well as packing and labouring
Mildura City Backpackers
Telephone: 03 5022 7922
Website: milduracitybackpackers.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $140 per week
Fruits/Vegies: Various
Red Cliffs Backpackers
Telephone (03) 5024 2905
Website: redcliffsbackpackers.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $150
Fruits/Vegies: Various
Shepparton Backpackers
Contact: Mark
Telephone: 03 5831 6556
Website: www.sheppartonbackpackers.com.au/
Weekly Accommodation: From $120 per week or $19 per night
Fruits/Veg: Varies
Western Australia
Wander Inn Bunbury Backpackers
Contact: Linda
Telephone: 1800 039 032
Website: bunburybackpackers.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $147 per week, $25 a night
Fruits/Vegies: Fruit picking to be advised, hospitality and labour work available with local businesses.
Dolphin Retreat- Bunbury
Telephone: (08) 9792 4690
Website: dolphinretreatbunbury.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $130 – 145 per week
Fruit/vegies: Various
Busselton Backpackers
Telephone: 08 9754 2763
Weekly accommodation: $140 per week
Fruit/vegies: Peak harvest work is from Jan- April
Email: phatsams.com.au
Carnarvon Caravan Park
Telephone: (08) 9941 8101
Weekly accommodation: $100 per week or $20 per night approx
Fruits/Vegies: Bananas, capsicum, grapes, tomatoes, watermelon and other
Website: carnarvonpark.com.au
Carnarvon Sharehouse / Beach Apartments
Telephone: 0411629224
Website: www.carnarvon.org.au/
Weekly accommodation: $140 per week approx
Brook Lodge- Donnybrook
Telephone: 08 9731 1520
Website: www.brooklodge.com/
Weekly accommodation: $130 -145 per week
Fruit/vegies: Various
Big Boab- Kununnura
Telephone: (08) 9168 1411
Weekly accommodation: Enquire prior to arrival
Fruit/vegies: Various fruits including Water and rockmelon
Manji Hostel
Mobile: 0418933897
Phone: 0897724777
Website: www.manjihostel.com.au/
E-mail: [email protected]
Weekly accommodation: $140 -$150 per week
Fruit/vegies: Various
Margaret River Backpackers
Telephone: (08) 9757 9572
Weekly accommodation: $140 per week
Fruit/vegies: Various
Surfpoint- Margaret River
Telephone: 1 800 071 777
Website: www.surfpoint.com.au/
Weekly accommodation: $150 per week
Fruit/vegies: Various
Other websites offering useful information
National Harvest Labour Information Service
Telephone: 1800 062 332
Website: www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/
**This service can advise people with a Working Holiday Visa where the best places are to look for harvest work.
Useful Websites
Queensland: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/queensland
New South Wales: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/new_south_wales
Tasmania: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/tasmania
South Australia: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/south_australia
Victoria: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/victoria
Western Australia: www.jobfortraveller.com.au/working_hostels/western_australia
*Please note that these contacts are for reference purposes only, and the companies/farms listed are not affiliated with Work and Travel Company in any way. Information is subject to change at any time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]