Farm work is one of the most popular experiences that Australia offers to foreign visitors. Australian Farms are specialized in cultivation and harvesting of fruit, vegetables, and animal breeding.
Farms are really popular and widespread and thousands of foreign backpackers.
It is a unique chance to taste the real Australian nature and culture.
Those who are willing to obtain a second Working Holiday Visa (WHV), can opt to work 88 days in a farm during their first WHV
Farms are really popular and widespread and thousands of foreign backpackers.
It is a unique chance to taste the real Australian nature and culture.
Those who are willing to obtain a second Working Holiday Visa (WHV), can opt to work 88 days in a farm during their first WHV
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How is farm work is organised?
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Work in Farm - Advices
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Most farms are working communities that also offer accommodation and meals. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience rural life intensively and at the same time a way to meet travelers from all over the world and share with them this experience.
The work is mostly paid by hour or by the amount of fruits and vegetables harvested; payment is usually weekly or bi-weekly.
The work is mostly paid by hour or by the amount of fruits and vegetables harvested; payment is usually weekly or bi-weekly.
While farm work in Australia is available throughout the year, before starting your journey check if you are planning to work in the right areas: the farm work is typically seasonal and influenced by the climates of different regions.
A very useful tool to understand how, where and in what time of the year you have the best chances to finding employment in a farm is the “National Harvest Guide”. It contains official and useful information on opportunities, working conditions, transport and work in farm.
It’s possible to download this guide at This Link: http://jobsearch.gov.au/HarvestTrail/Documents/NationalHarvestGuide pdf For further information call “National Harvest Telephone Information Service”: 1800 062 332.
You can find the same info in Australia immigration department website at: http://jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/default.aspx
A very useful tool to understand how, where and in what time of the year you have the best chances to finding employment in a farm is the “National Harvest Guide”. It contains official and useful information on opportunities, working conditions, transport and work in farm.
It’s possible to download this guide at This Link: http://jobsearch.gov.au/HarvestTrail/Documents/NationalHarvestGuide pdf For further information call “National Harvest Telephone Information Service”: 1800 062 332.
You can find the same info in Australia immigration department website at: http://jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/default.aspx
