If you enjoy outdoor, physical work, then fruit picking could be for you. We employ men & women from all round the world every year. We have work available from November to April*

Cherries: November/December
Pears: January/February/March
Peaches: January/February
Plums: February
Apples: March/April

Work Conditions

Fruit Picking is quite physical, involving ladder-climbing, and often the weather is very warm.

Pickers are placed in groups or "gangs" of approx 20 to 30. The "ganger" in charge of that group trains and helps pickers in the correct picking technique and keeps their bin tallies

Hours (May Vary)

Monday - Thursday
7.30am-12.00pm 12.30pm-4.30pm

Friday
7.30am-1.00pm

On some occasions Saturdays and Sundays are worked. Notification will be given prior to the day.

Pay Rates

We pay on a piece rate per bin - (the more fruit you pick the more we pay you). The picking rates for the 2005 season were $29.62 per bin of pears, $26.62 per bin of apples for strip picking. (Prices for the 2006 season are unknown at this stage) You are paid for the number of bins picked.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on the orchard, charges for the 2005 season were $31.50 per person per week for room accommodation, $18.55 per person for tent sites and $40.60 per week for a powered site for people with caravan and campers. There will possibly be a slight increase in these costs for the 2006 season.

Regarding the room accommodation, you are required to bring your own bedding, pillow, cooking & eating utensils. The rooms contain beds & mattress only. (Shared accommodation - mainly 2 per room) Employees who live on the orchard will have the use of the communal kitchen, dining area & large communal refrigerator facilities. We cater for tents, caravans, camper-vans and some buses. Sites are powered, with communal facilities including BBQs, showers and laundries and washing machines.

If you would like to apply for work for the forthcoming 2006 fruit season running from mid January to march 2006 please fill out the online application form. Link to application form

Testimonial:

"…it was a brilliant way to save money, as the cost of living is so low. We saved enough to continue our trip around Oz".

Sarah UK

"The work is hard, but we made money and got a great sun tan! I'm certainly much stronger than when I first arrived"

Katie Canada

"We met some great people. A great experience"

Sven Sweden

*Availability will vary as will the start and finish date, depending on seasonal factors. Generally work is always available in February and March.