[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Australia's harvest trail runs somewhere in the country every month of the year. Use the interactive tool below to find what's in season near you, or scan the full season-by-season table — and see how it fits into your 88-day second-year visa plans.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Try it: what's picking, when and where]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Pick a month to see every region in season, or pick a state to see its year at a glance.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION note: the interactive tool itself (month abbreviations, state names and crop names) is generated by the shared js/harvest-calendar.js file and currently renders in English on both language versions — a full localisation of that script is a separate follow-up if wanted.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Full season-by-season table]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Every region and crop in this calendar, at a glance — the same data powering the tool above.]
| [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: State] | [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Crop] | [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: In season] | [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Towns / region] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory (NT) | Mangoes | Oct–Jan | Darwin, Katherine |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Melons | Jun–Sep | Katherine, Mataranka |
| Queensland (QLD) | Bananas [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: (tropical, effectively year-round)] | [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Year-round] | Tully, Innisfail |
| Queensland (QLD) | Strawberries | May–Oct | Caboolture, Wamuran, Bundaberg |
| Queensland (QLD) | Stone fruit & apples | Dec–Mar | Stanthorpe, Granite Belt |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Cherries | Nov–Jan | Young, Orange |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Stone fruit | Dec–Mar | Griffith, Leeton, Young |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Citrus | May–Sep | Riverina, Sunraysia border (Wentworth/Buronga) |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Grapes (wine) | Feb–Apr | Riverina, Hunter Valley |
| Victoria (VIC) | Cherries | Nov–Jan | Yarra Valley, High Country (Ovens Valley), Grampians |
| Victoria (VIC) | Stone fruit, pears & apples | Dec–May | Shepparton, Goulburn Valley |
| Victoria (VIC) | Grapes & citrus | Jan–Apr | Mildura, Sunraysia, Rutherglen |
| South Australia (SA) | Cherries | Nov–Jan | Adelaide Hills, Lenswood |
| South Australia (SA) | Grapes (wine) | Feb–Apr | Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra |
| South Australia (SA) | Almonds [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: (mostly machine-harvested; some labouring roles)] | Feb–Mar | Riverland |
| Western Australia (WA) | Mangoes, lychees, loquats, avocados | Oct–Dec | Perth surrounds, Carnarvon (earlier further north) |
| Western Australia (WA) | Apples & pears | Mar–May | Manjimup, Donnybrook |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Cherries | Nov–Jan | Huon Valley, Coal River Valley |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Berries | Dec–Mar | Huon Valley, Devonport |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Apples & pears [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: (Tasmania grows ~1/5 of Australia's apples)] | Mar–May | Huon Valley |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Grapes & hops | Feb–Apr | Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley |
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Every window here is a guide, not a guarantee — some regions are dated less precisely than others in the source material, and picking dates move with the weather. Treat each one as a starting point and confirm locally before you travel.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: How this fits your 88 days (and who's exempt)]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Fruit picking is the classic route to a second-year working holiday visa — but not everyone needs to do it.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: If you complete 88 days of eligible specified work in a regional area during your first Working Holiday visa, you can apply for a second-year visa — and around six months (roughly 179 days) of it can unlock a third year too. This applies to both subclass 417 (Working Holiday) and 462 (Work and Holiday) visa holders. Fruit picking on this calendar is one of the classic ways to bank those days, but the work has to be genuine, paid, and in an eligible industry and postcode — see our full] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: farm work & 88 days guide] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: for eligibility, proof and scam warnings.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Leaving Australia for good once your harvest season is over? Don't forget to check our] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: super & tax back guide] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: for reclaiming what you've paid in.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: FAQs]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Quick answers to the questions we get asked most about Australia's harvest seasons.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: What months is fruit picking available in Australia?]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Somewhere in Australia, fruit picking is available every month of the year. Queensland's tropical banana harvest runs effectively year-round, while other crops cycle through the seasons state by state. Use the tool above or the full table to see what's in season this month, or pick a state to see its whole year at a glance.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Do I need 88 days of farm work for a second-year working holiday visa?]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Generally yes, if you're not exempt — 88 days of eligible specified regional work unlocks a second-year 417/462 visa, and around six months (179 days) can unlock a third year. See our] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: farm work & 88 days guide] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: for the full rules.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Are UK passport holders exempt from the 88-day rule?]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Yes. Under the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement, British citizens don't need to complete 88 days of specified regional work to qualify for a second or third Working Holiday visa. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality before relying on this.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Which Australian state has fruit picking work all year round?]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Queensland comes closest — the tropical banana harvest around Tully and Innisfail runs in every month of the year. Most other crops and states are seasonal, which is exactly why this calendar exists.]
[NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Looking for the jobs themselves, not just the season? See our] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: Australia jobs guide] [NEEDS SEBI TRANSLATION: for pay, sectors and how to find work fast.]