INTRODUCTION

THE NATIONAL HARVEST LABOUR The National Harvest INFORMATION SERVICE Telephone Information Service (FREECALL 1800 062 332) The Department of Employment and This service operates weekdays from 8.00 Workplace Relations contracted MADEC to am to 8.00 pm throughout the year, to establish a National Harvest Labour answer queries related to harvest labour Introduction Information Service to coordinate and and to connect callers to appropriate distribute information on harvest labour providers. Call-Centre operators are in in Australia. The service commenced on contact with growers, labour providers 1 July 2003. and jobseekers.

As growers often have difficulty finding The National Harvest Guide sufficient workers at harvest time, this new The National Harvest Guide provides service helps to match an itinerant pool of jobseekers with concise and comprehensive workers with variable seasonal work. information about harvest work A diverse range of organisations, growers opportunities, working conditions, transport and job seekers use this service. and accommodation. It is available free of charge to jobseekers across Australia, both The National Harvest Labour Information in hard copy and on the internet. Service is operated by MADEC. Based in Mildura, MADEC has established itself as a "Harvest Trail" website viable, community based business, with 35 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail years service to regional communities. Employment and Harvest Labour services are currently delivered by MADEC Jobs Australia sites extending across three states. This is supported by their Education and Training Unit which delivers accredited and non-accredited training. The work of the National Harvest Labour Information Service includes:

Harvest Trail Website; (www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail) The website has been significantly expanded and improved, providing comprehensive information about harvest opportunities, harvest locations, accommodation, transport and other requirements. Harvest jobseekers are referred to harvest vacancies listed by Job Network Service Providers and Growers.

Freecall 1800 062 332 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

From Grape harvesting in Berri, to Mango Start time is usually from early morning and TOWNS a required activity. The work can be picking in Darwin, each year thousands of often the work is late into the day. Some repetitious and tiring. people find work helping to bring in the evening and night time work can be The location of harvest work opportunities fruit and vegetable harvests. The Harvest required, especially in the packing is listed by towns across the States. You Times Trail gives them the opportunity to combine of produce harvested earlier in the day. should be aware that many of these areas When the crops are ready they must be seasonal harvest work with travelling There is often work associated with the are known locally by regional names such as harvested as quickly and as efficiently around Australia. harvest in packing sheds, canneries and the Riverina, Far North Queensland, the as possible. Many harvesting jobs require other processing plants or factories. Barossa Valley and the Riverland. Always ask working six days each week, with Saturday General Information The Trail offers a way for anyone eligible to if you are unsure. often being the "day-off" to meet market work in Australia, be they young, middle HARVEST CROPS requirements. Usually the long hours of aged or older to finance travel around the The information listed under the town summer daylight are used to advantage to country. By working and following the There are a variety of crops listed on the names will assist you with travel, harvest the crop. Harvest Trail jobseekers from Australia and Harvest Trail. The list of crops shows the accommodation and important local overseas find a great way to maintain a fit towns where these crops are grown and the contacts. Also check the smaller localities Transport and healthy lifestyle. They are able to meet approximate time during the year that included in the town listing. Air, Rail and Bus services generally operate people from around Australia and the labour is required for harvesting or other throughout Australia between State Capitals World. They can travel and see Australia crop activities. Many crops are planted in large volumes in and larger regional centres. at their own pace while working and specific areas and as such harvest labour earning money. There are other activities required for requirements can be spread over a number There are also regular local public crop production besides picking of produce. of towns in a region at the same time. services in many regions. Check the Towns There is of course not just one Harvest Trail, These activities are available on the Trail. list for local details or call the National but many. Harvest workers can choose to They include pruning and trimming vines Harvest Labour Information Service. circle the continent or follow the sun. They and trees, thinning and trimming HARVEST WORK OPPORTUNITIES can go south from the wet tropics of far flowers and bunches and general crop Remember that many jobs are located north Queensland to Tasmania’s Huon Valley maintenance work. Generally placement is easiest for jobseekers on farms some distance from the Harvest or east from Western Australia’s Margaret that have their own transport and Town where public transport is often River to the Riverina in NSW. In some Most crops and harvesting jobs are accommodation but both may be available not available. locations it is possible for workers to follow very dependant on local weather conditions. at different locations, particularly during seasonal activities through much of the The size of crops and when they are peak harvest times. Arrival at the right time Accommodation year on a trail within kilometres of harvested are often controlled by local is extremely important. Being early means Harvest workers with caravans, their doorstep. weather during the year. Considerable limited work and unless you have money camper vans or tents can be variations can occur and it is most advisable and wish to be a tourist for a short while do accommodated on many properties HARVEST WORK to check with local harvest offices for not arrive in a potential work town prior to and there is commercial accommodation, correct information. the availability of work. Late arrival of caravan parks or backpacker hostels in most Harvesting of fruit and vegetable crops course, can mean that many of the jobs areas if on-farm facilities are not available. around Australia can often involve working Some crops cannot be harvested whilst are taken. Always contact the National singly, in pairs or teams. The job can involve the produce is wet and many others are Harvest Labour Information Service before Some farms provide basic climbing ladders, standing, kneeling, laying affected by very hot or extremely cold moving to a harvest area. accommodation with beds, food or sitting while moving through the crop. conditions to a point where harvest is storage and cooking facilities. You may The work can be repetitious and tiring. not possible. WORKING CONDITIONS need to provide your own bedding, but again check before you arrive. Crops are collected in various ways. Produce However, remember not to rely on general Weather is often placed into buckets, tubs or lugs. It talk. ALWAYS contact a local harvest Most harvesting jobs are done outdoors can be cut, clipped or picked and placed office for up-to-date and accurate with little or no protection from the into a bag strapped to the shoulders. information. The National Harvest Labour weather. Many jobs are in locations where On some occasions produce can be Information Service, on extremely high temperatures are common. harvested in bunches and placed onto trays FREECALL 1800 062 332, can help or placed into bins. to connect you to these offices. Physical / Personal Most harvest jobs require a reasonable level of individual physical fitness. The job can involve climbing ladders, standing, kneeling, laying or sitting while moving through the crop. Lifting is often 2 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 3 A HARVEST TRAIL OF YOUR CHOICE

PAY RATES AND CONDITIONS SUPERANNUATION Appropriate taxes are to be paid on all To follow a "Harvest Trail" can be a great earnings by you. The rate will be determined adventure as an individual, a couple or Pay rates and calculations vary from crop to In most work circumstances a by your background and the current as a group. crop and may include: superannuation contribution is made working arrangements. Taxes are collected • Wages paid on a weekly basis by the Employer to a nominated by the farmer and submitted to the A Harvest Trail can be anything you want • Casual work paid on an hourly basis superannuation scheme on your behalf. Australian Taxation Office. If you fail to it to be, from a short haul close to your • Piecework paid on a per unit The amount paid is a regulated percentage, provide a TFN you will be taxed at the homebase, or a long journey which may take harvested basis; and currently 9%, based on your ordinary highest rate. a year to travel and work right General Information • Negotiation agreed on a start to earnings. This money is paid into a around Australia. finish basis. Superannuation Fund, in your name, either A Tax File Number may be obtained from on a monthly or quarterly basis, ready to be the Australian Taxation Office. There are no formal arrangements required. Rates and conditions are based on of benefit to you on your retirement. For further information and online Join in wherever you are and whatever the registered awards that are binding on the service visit the ATO website season might be. You will find that to move in farmer and you. It is extremely important It is wise to try to ensure that if you are (www.ato.gov.au). You can link directly to a similar direction to others and to that you seek the correct information from moving around as an itinerant worker that this website site from any of the Harvest share work tasks with them is a valuable local employment offices and farmers superannuation contributions made on your Town listings via the "Harvest Trail" website life experience. before commencing work. behalf are not placed into many different www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail funds. There are some funds which Have a good read of this guide and work WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE specialise in "Rural Australia"; are simple to Working Visas out your own personal Harvest trail. Look to join and are acceptable to most employers. take in work opportunities and to visit places It is a requirement of law that all workers If you have had contributions made on If you are visiting Australia and you wish of interest and history wherever you choose are covered for workplace injury by the your behalf into a number of to work you will require a current and to travel. employer. Make sure that you are properly Superannuation funds, it is possible to have appropriate Working Visa. These may be instructed in all aspects of the work before them "rolled" into one fund. This is the obtained from the Department of Seek out accommodation advice. commencing your actual employment. Take ideal situation. Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Remember to ask first before moving on, use adequate care, through your own actions, Affairs (DIMIA). For further information and the Freecall 1800 062 332 to gather of yourself and others in the workplace. Talk For Australians the contributions cannot online service visit the DIMIA website your information. to the farmer about any matters which you be collected until you are retired from (www.dimia.gov.au). You can link directly are not sure about and ask for further active work. to this website site from any of the Harvest Take the bus, train, your own car or 4WD and instruction from the farmer if you are not Town listings via the "Harvest Trail" website Caravan and "Help Harvest Australia". clear. It is your responsibility to follow all For overseas visitors, with working visas, www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail health and safety instructions and to report contributions can be collected once you On the following page are some suggested any injury immediately to the farmer. have left Australia. You can access the Harvest trails which you could follow. application forms prior to your departure OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY from Australia via either your individual fund office or from the Australian Taxation Most matters of Occupational Health and Office, (www.ato.gov.au). Safety are regulated by law. Make sure that the farmer or work supervisor gives PRIVACY sufficient instruction into what is required of you in the job, particularly in matters of Privacy for yourself and your employer is personal safety and safety of others in the essential. Both you and the farmer have a workplace. Take particular notice of the direct responsibility to and for each other in instructions as they apply to your operations all matters of privacy. and how they apply to work colleagues. Make sure that your mind is clear about WORK REQUIREMENTS what is required of you when working particularly with, on, or around machinery. Australian Tax File Number (TFN) For further information and online service To work you will require an Australian Tax visit the Australian WorkPlace website File Number. (www. workplace.gov.au).

4 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 5 TRAIL 1: Chasing the Sun Around Australia – Up and Over TRAIL 2: Chasing the Sun – From Tasmania to Queensland and Back - From SA to Queensland, NT and WA and Back March to May February to April Victoria Bendigo / Shepparton Apples / Pears South Australia Barmera / Berri Grapes / Citrus Grapes Limestone Coast / Riverland Werribee Vegetables Adelaide Hills Ararat / Mildura Adelaide Hills / Barossa Valley Apples / Pears Swan Hill / Wangaratta Harvest Trail Clare Valley / Fleurieu Peninsula / Yarra Valley Grapes May to June Southern / Central Queensland Tully Bananas Victoria Bendigo / Shepparton Apples Atherton Avocados Echuca / Shepparton / Werribee Tomatoes / Vegetables Emerald / Gayndah Citrus New South Wales Bathurst / Orange / Tumut Apples Bowen Vegetables Bourke / Narromine Citrus Dubbo / Leeton / Griffith August to October Northern Queensland Tully Bananas Dubbo / Narromine / Narrabri Cotton / Grain Bowen / Ayr Vegetables Moree / Mungindi / Wee Waa November to January Warren / Trangie New South Wales Coffs Harbour Blueberries Griffith / Mudgee / Hunter Grapes Forbes / Tumut / Young Cherries Tooleybuc / Wentworth / Leeton Leeton Citrus Koraleigh / Young Bourke / Dubbo / Moree Cotton Batlow / Forbes Stone Fruit Griffith / Koraleigh / Leeton Tooleybuc / Young TRAIL 3: Adelaide to Cairns by Bus

April to June February to March Southern Queensland Mundubbera / Gayndah Citrus South Australia Adelaide Hills Apples / Pears / Grapes Stanthorpe Apples Victoria Mildura / Wangaratta Citrus / Grapes Bowen Tomatoes June to August April to July Northern Queensland Innisfail / Bowen / Ayr Vegetables Victoria Shepparton / Bendigo Apples / Pears Wangaratta / Shepparton Pruning Tully Bananas New South Wales Batlow / Forbes / Gundagai / Orange Apples September to November Dubbo / Narromine Citrus Northern Territory Darwin / Katherine Mangoes Hunter / Forbes / Ballina Fruit & Vine Pruning Katherine Melons Dubbo / Moree / Mungindi Cotton Northern Western Australia Kununurra / Carnarvon Bananas / Melons Narrabri / Narromine / Hillston Vegetables August to October December to January Victoria Mildura Citrus Southern Western Australia New South Wales Coffs Harbour Blueberries Dubbo / Narromine Citrus Mount Barker / Albany Strawberries / Cherries Denmark Blueberries November to February Manjimup Vegetables Queensland Bundaberg / Gayndah / Tully Melons / Tomatoes / Vegetables Margaret River Tomatoes Tully Bananas Bowen / Atherton Mangoes / Vegetables TRAIL 2: Chasing the Sun – From Tasmania to Queensland and Back

January to March TRAIL 4: Standing Straight – Harvesting for People Who Don’t Like to Bend Tasmania Huonville / Tamar Valley Apples / Cherries / Grapes Gunn Plains Cherries / Strawberries October to December Vegetables New South Wales Bourke / Dubbo / Narrabri / Moree Cotton / Grain Mungindi / Menindee / Narromine Riverina / Narromine Citrus December to February New South Wales Ballina / Forbes / Lismore Stone Fruit

March to August Queensland Tully Bananas Atherton Avocados Stanthorpe Apples / Pears 6 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 7 NEW SOUTH WALES

HANDY HINTS • Make sure you talk with local offices and farmers to ensure arrangements are • You require hard wearing clothing made before moving to an area. that will keep you well covered and protected against the weather conditions • Always let people know immediately if and the work environment. you have your own accommodation eg. Tent, caravan or campervan. • Maximum protection against the sun is vital. A suitable broad-brimmed hat is • Make sure of your future work plans essential with your well covered clothing. before you move on from your present You should use a sun screen cream with a location. Call the National Harvest protection factor of at least 30+. Labour Information Service Sunglasses are also recommended. (FREECALL 1800 062 332) and seek assistance with making your plans. • Footwear requires sturdy work boots or shoes. USEFUL CONTACTS

• During the long hot days a good supply Australian WorkPlace of water is required to prevent http://www.workplace.gov.au dehydration issues. A large ‘cooler type’ Contact Australian WorkPlace for all ABOUT NSW water bottle for use every day with a information on finding work, careers and NSW REGIONAL TREE suitable lunch where required is suggested. training, and other Labour Market information. The Australian WorkPlace New South Wales 1 WESTERN NSW New South Wales is the site of Australia’s • Eat well and get useful rest each night is a product of the Department of Bourke first permanent European settlement which for the day ahead. Harvesting crops is Employment and Workplace Relations. Dubbo is now Sydney. Built on the magnificent demanding work so pace yourself Moree Sydney Harbour, one of the most spectacular accordingly. Department of Immigration and Mungindi and identifiable harbours in the world. Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Narrabri New South Wales is a large state with a • Insects are very common in crops. They http://www.dimia.gov.au Narromine temperate climate. The Great Dividing can be both annoying and dangerous. Contact DIMIA for all information on Trangie Warren Range to the east, divides the many popular Always carry a strong effective repellent visiting and working in Australia Wee Waa beaches, national parks and coastal resorts and use it regularly. including online Visas and associated details. 2 RIVERINA from rich farming lands of the western slopes and the dry western plains that • Listen carefully to instructions given Australian Taxation Office Buronga occupy two-thirds of the state. The mighty on the harvest and all aspects of health http://www.ato.gov.au Dareton rivers, the Murray, Darling and and safety advice. ALWAYS follow the Contact the Australian Taxation Office for Euston Murrumbidgee, bring life and riches to the instructions given. all information on the Australian taxation Forbes dry continent as they meander across the system including online Tax File Numbers Gol Gol vast inland plains of NSW. •Be careful when handling the produce and associated details. Griffith Hay and only harvest what has been Hillston specified. If you are in doubt, please ask! Koraleigh Leeton • Having your own transport can be an Tooleybuc advantage in obtaining a job. Wentworth

• Always let people know of your 3 ILLAWARRA Batlow situation when discussing possible & SOUTH EAST Jugiong work opportunities. Orange Tumbarumba • Accommodation is often a significant Tumut problem in many of the small Young harvest locations.

8 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 9 Batlow Forbes Apple Apples Pruning Cherries Stone Fruit Grape Picking Bourke Grape Pruning Citrus Picking Plums Citrus Thinning Stone Fruit Cotton Chipping Tomatoes Cotton Ginning Cotton Picking Gol Gol Grape Picking Asparagus Grape Pruning Citrus Melons Grape Picking Buronga Grape Pruning Asparagus Vegetable Citrus Griffith Grape Picking Citrus Grape Pruning Grape Picking Vegetable Grape Pruning Dareton Onion Asparagus Prune Picking Citrus Stone Fruit Grape Picking Tomato Grape Pruning Vegetable Hay Broccoli / Lettuce Dubbo - Jobs located at Narromine, Trangie and Warran Cotton Chipping Grain Harvest Cotton Ginning Onions Cotton Picking Rockmelons

Grain Harvest Hillston Euston Cherry Citrus Grape Picking Cotton Ginning Grape Pruning Cotton Picking Vegetable Onion Potato 10 11 NEW SOUTH WALES Harvest Chart Cont'd....

Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jugiong Tooleybuc Grape Picking Citrus Grape Pruning Grape Picking Koraleigh Grape Pruning Citrus Stone Fruit Grape Picking Vegetable Grape Pruning Trangie Stone Fruit Cotton Chipping Vegetable Cotton Ginning Leeton Cotton Picking Apricots Grain Harvest Citrus Tumbarumba Grape Picking Apples Stone Fruit Berries Vegetable Cherries Moree Chestnuts Cotton Chipping Grapes Cotton Ginning Stone Fruit Cotton Picking Tumut Nut Apples Olive Stone Fruit Grain Harvest Mungindi Warren Cotton Chipping Cotton Chipping Cotton Ginning Cotton Ginning Cotton Picking Cotton Picking Grain Harvest Grain Harvest Orange Wee Waa Apple Cotton Chipping Grape Picking Cotton Ginning Grape Pruning Cotton Picking Cherries Grain Harvest Grape Pruning Wentworth Narrabri Asparagus Cotton Chipping Citrus Cotton Ginning Grape Picking Cotton Picking Grape Pruning Grain Harvest Vegetable Narromine Young Citrus Asparagus Cotton Chipping Berry Cotton Ginning Cherry Cotton Picking Grape Picking Grain Harvest Grape Pruning Stone Fruit 12 13 DUBBO NSW WESTERN NSW

Places to Visit Where is Dubbo? When should I go there? SYDNEY Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre, The City of Dubbo is situated on the banks April to May - cotton picking / cotton ginning MUNGINDI Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Centre, Mt. of the Macquarie River in the central October to December - grain harvest Gundabooka, historic buildings, Fred western plains of NSW, 412 km to the north November to January - cotton chipping MOREE Hollows Grave and Memorial, Cotton Gin west of Sydney. Dubbo is the centre of a (at Narromine, Trangie or Warren) Y A Tours and Jandra Paddle Boat operation large wheat and sheep industry area as well KAMILAROI HWY H’W on the Darling River. as being the centre for commerce and BOURKE How should I get there? industry in the region. Work opportunities WEE WAA NARRABRI Tourist Information exist in the cotton industry in the Dubbo is 412 km to the north west of Sydney surrounding towns. Tourism is well featured via the Mid Western Highway to Bathurst and NEWELL Bourke Tourist Information Office through the Western Plains Zoo and the then the Mitchell Highway to Dubbo. Regular Old Railway Building, Anson Street historic Dubbo Gaol. rail, bus and air services operate daily from MITCHELL H’WAY Bourke NSW 2840 WARREN (Tel) 02 6872 1222 Sydney. There is no local public transport to Includes Narromine, Trangie and Warren. (Fax) 02 6872 2305 farms in the area. TRANGIE DUBBO Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? NARROMINE When should I go there?

January to May - melons Joblink Plus There are many Hotels, Motels, B&B's, Caravan April to May – cotton picking Level 2, 188 Macquarie St Parks, Cabins and Backpacker Hostels in town. April to May - cotton ginning Dubbo NSW 2830 May to June - grape pruning (Tel) 1800 627 568 General Requirements BOURKE May to September - citrus picking (Fax) 02 6884 4711 New South Wales November to January - cotton chipping Email: [email protected] Most of the work is carried out in the November to January - grape picking Where is Bourke? www.joblinkplus.com.au summer, which can be extremely hot. Great December to February - citrus thinning care needs to be taken to protect yourself National Harvest Labour from the weather. A water bottle is essential Bourke is located in north western NSW How do I get there? and is positioned at the junction of three Information Service and adequate rest must be taken to prepare FREECALL 1800 062 332 for the day ahead. Cotton chipping entails highways: the Kidman Way, Mitchell Bourke is situated alongside the Darling www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail standing for long periods in the open, Highway and Kamilaroi Highway. River and the Mitchell highway and is The townships main industries include exposed to the sun. located approximately 800 km west of Places to visit cotton, stone fruit, citrus, irrigated wheat Sydney. From Melbourne you will need to and the wool industry. travel 1030kms north, via Hillston, on the Western Plains Zoo, Historic Dubbo Gaol, A popular Australian expression is Kidman Way. 'Back 'O Bourke' which indicates the towns’ Heritage walk, Dubbo Regional Gallery, Heritage Drive, The Claypan Gallery, Jedda proximity to the true Outback of Australia. Where can I stay? Bourke provides an ideal gateway for seeing Boomerangs, Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo Observatory, Dubbo Military the remote parts of New South Wales. Bourke offers a selection of excellent caravan parks, hotels, motels, B&Bs Museum, Indidjinart Aboriginal Art and Harvest Labour Assistance and a YHA hostel located in town. Craft Studio and Workshop and the Terramungamine Reserve. Joblink Plus General Requirements PO Box 717 Tourist Information 30 Richard Street Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care Don't forget Dubbo Visitors Centre Bourke NSW 2840 must be taken to protect yourself from the your hat and (Tel) 1800 627 568 elements. It is recommended that you Macquarie Lions Park (Fax) 02 6870 1138 wear sturdy foot-ware, sun protection and Cnr, Macquarie St and Newell Highway sunnies ! Email: [email protected] a long sleeved shirt. Have a water bottle Dubbo NSW 2830 available and get adequate rest for the (Tel) 02 6884 1422 National Harvest Labour day ahead. (Fax) 02 6884 7634 Information Service Email: [email protected] FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail 14 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 15 MOREE MUNGINDI - cont NARRABRI

Where is Moree? When should I go there? Harvest Labour Assistance Where is Narrabri?

The town of Moree is located adjacent to March to May - cotton picking / cotton ginning Joblink Plus Narrabri is situated in the fertile Namoi River the banks of the Mehi River. It’s open, flat April to August - olives 13 Balo St Valley on the north west slopes. flood-plain black soils provide ideal growing April to August - pecans Moree NSW 2400 The peaks of the Mt. Kaputar National conditions for the wheat and other cereals, October to December - grain harvest (Tel) 1800 627 564 Park lie to the east while vast plains spread cotton, oil seed crops and in more recent November to January - cotton chipping (Fax) 02 6752 8477 to the west. The area produces cotton, times, pecan nuts and olives. Australia's Email: [email protected] wheat, sheep and cattle. Narrabri is 568 km "Artesian Spa" capital, Moree has two hot How do I get there? to the north west of Sydney following the artesian spas (Bore baths) in town, providing National Harvest Labour Newell Highway. a great tourist attraction for the area as Moree is 628 km north west of Sydney Information Service well as the good soils providing following the New England, Oxley and FREECALL 1800 062 332 Includes Wee Waa excellent crops. Newell Highways. It is 444 km south west www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail of Brisbane via the Cunningham and Newell Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Mungindi Highways. Moree is on the main daily Tourist Information bus route from Brisbane Joblink Plus Narrabri Harvest Labour Assistance to Melbourne. Call Tourism Moree 5 / 100 Maitland St (Tel) 02 6757 3350 Narrabri NSW 2390 Joblink Plus Where can I stay? (Fax) 02 6757 3355 (Tel) 02 6792 5188 13 Balo St Email: [email protected] (Fax) 02 6792 5438 Moree NSW 2400 There are many Hotels, Motels and Caravan Email: [email protected] (Tel) 1800 627 564 Parks located in town. Places to visit

(Fax) 02 6752 8477 National Harvest Labour New South Wales Email: [email protected] General Requirements Cotton Gins Information Service FREECALL 1800 062 332 National Harvest labour Most of the work is carried out in the When should I go there? www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Information Service summer, which can be extremely hot. Great FREECALL 1800 062 332 care needs to be taken to protect yourself March to May - cotton picking / cotton ginning Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail from the elements. A water bottle is October to December - grain harvest essential and adequate rest must be taken to November to January - cotton chipping Mt Kaputar National Park, Australian Cotton Places to visit prepare for the day ahead. Cotton Centre, CSIRO’s Australian Telescope, Sawn chipping entails standing for long periods in How do I get there? Rocks, Rocky Creek Glacial area, Waa Gorge, Moree Artesian Spa Baths ( Hot Bore baths), the open, exposed to the sun. Heritage Centre, Mt. Kaputar Wines, The Visitors Centre, Historic Walking trail, Moree Mungindi is 567 km south west of Brisbane Crossing Theatre and Narrabri Gallery. Plains Gallery, Cotton Gin, Amaroo Tavern following the Cunningham, Newell and DC3, Mary Brand Park, Historic Carnarvon Highways. It is located 121 km Tourist Information Cemetery, Weirs and swimming spots, MUNGINDI north west of Moree, 116 km south east of St George and 149 km south west of Waa Gorge, Devil's Waterholes and Pecan Narrabri Visitors Centre Where is Mungindi? Goondawindi. There is no regular public Nut Farm. Newell Highway transport to Mungindi. Narrabri NSW 2390 Mungindi is a true border town situated Tourist Information (Tel) 02 6799 6760 both in NSW and Queensland on the banks Where can I stay? (Fax) 02 6799 6766 of the Barwon River. Home of the famous Tourism Moree Email: [email protected] "Mungindi Cod," the town is the service There is a Hotel and two Motels in town. Cnr Newell and Gwydir Highways centre for the surrounding rich agricultural Moree NSW 2400 General Requirements When should I go there? district which produces cotton, wheat and (Tel) 02 6757 3350 beef cattle. It is 123 km west of Moree on (Fax) 02 6757 3355 Most of the work is carried out in the April to May - cotton picking / cotton ginning the Carnarvon Highway. It is 149 km south Email: [email protected] summer, which can be extremely hot. Great October to December - grain harvest west of Goondiwindi and 116 km care needs to be taken to protect yourself November to January - cotton chipping south east of St. George. from the weather. A water bottle is essential and adequate rest must be taken to prepare See Moree for the day ahead. Cotton chipping entails standing for long periods in the open, exposed to the sun. 16 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 17 TRANGIE

How do I get there? National Harvest Labour Where is Trangie? Where can I stay? Information Service Narrabri is 568 km north west of Sydney FREECALL 1800 062 332 Trangie is located in the Macquarie River There are Motels and Caravan Parks located following the Mid Western, Mitchell, Oxley www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail valley, 35 km south east of Narromine in town. and Newell Highways via Bathurst, Dubbo amongst a huge wheat and sheep area. and Coonabarabran. Narrabri is on the Places to visit Irrigation supports large areas of cotton General Requirements National bus routes. production and processing. Historical Museum, Narromine Cottage Most of the work is carried out in the Where can I stay? Crafts, Historic country pubs, Narromine Includes Narromine and Warren summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Aerodrome, Skypark and Aviation Museum, care needs to be taken to protect yourself There’s an abundance of Hotels, Motels, Swane's Nursery, The Lime Grove and See Dubbo from the weather. A water bottle is essential Caravan Parks and Guest Houses located Goobang National Park. and adequate rest must be taken to prepare in town. Harvest Labour Assistance for the day ahead. Cotton chipping entails Tourist Information standing for long periods in the open, General Requirements Joblink Plus exposed to the sun. Tourist Information Centre and Cobb Level 2, Macquarie St Most of the work is carried out in the & Co. Coach Dubbo NSW 2830 summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Burroway St (Tel) 1800 627 568 care needs to be taken to protect yourself Narromine NSW 2821 (Fax) 02 6884 4711 WARREN from the weather. A water bottle is essential (Tel) 02 6889 4596 Email: [email protected] and adequate rest must be taken to prepare (Fax) 02 6889 4596 Where is Warren? for the day ahead. National Harvest Labour When should I go there? Information Service Warren is located on the banks of the New South Wales FREECALL 1800 062 332 Macquarie River, on the western plains, April to May - cotton picking / ginning www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail 129 km north east of Dubbo, via the NARROMINE May to March - citrus Mitchell and Oxley Highways. It is 85 km October to December - grain harvest Places to visit west of Gilgandra on the Oxley Highway. Where is Narromine? November to January - cotton chipping Known as the "Cotton and Wool" capital Auscott Cotton Gin, Soldiers Memorial and it also supports a large wheat industry in Narromine is 40 km west of Dubbo and 452 How do I get there? Gin Gin weir the district. km north west of Sydney. It is located on the rich fertile plains of the central west on the Narromine is 452 km north west of Sydney Tourist Information Includes Narromine and Trangie banks of the Macquarie River. The wheat following the Mid Western Highway to and sheep industries are significant and Bathurst and then the Mitchell Highway Trangie Visitors Information Centre See Dubbo irrigation from the Macquarie allows the through Dubbo to Narromine. (Tel) 02 6888 7712 production of cotton, citrus and vegetables or call Narromine Tourist Office Harvest Labour Assistance in the region. Where can I stay? (Tel) 02 6889 4596 Joblink Plus Includes Trangie and Warren There are many Hotels, Motels, Guest When should I go there? Level 2, Macquarie St Houses and Caravan Parks in town. Dubbo NSW 2830 See Dubbo April to May - cotton picking / ginning (Tel) 1800 627 568 General Requirements October to December - grain harvest (Fax) 02 6884 4711 Harvest Labour Assistance November to January - cotton chipping Email: [email protected] Most of the work is carried out in the Joblink Plus summer, which can be extremely hot. Great How do I get there? National Harvest Labour Level 2, Macquarie St care needs to be taken to protect yourself Information Service Dubbo NSW 2830 from the elements. A water bottle is essential Trangie is 493 km north west of Sydney FREECALL 1800 062 332 (Tel) 1800 627 568 and adequate rest must be taken to prepare via the Mid Western and Mitchell Highways www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail (Fax) 02 6884 4711 for the day ahead. and 35 km south east of Narromine. Dubbo, Email: [email protected] 74 km to the east, is the main transport hub and is serviced by air, rail and bus daily. Trangie is located on the rail system.

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Places to visit Where is Wee Waa? Where can I stay? Harvest Labour Assistance

Historic buildings, Macquarie Park, Tiger Bay Wee Waa, the "Cotton" capital of Australia, There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks and MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura Wildlife Park, Warren Weir, Auscott Cotton is located in the fertile Namoi River valley, Guest Houses in town. Harvest Labour Office Farm, The Macquarie marshes, River Red 41 km north west of Narrabri and 572 km 97-99 Lime Ave Gum Walk, Twynham Cotton Gin and the north west of Sydney. Large service General Requirements Mildura Vic 3500 Warren Racecourse and Showgrounds. operations support the districts cotton (Tel) 03 5022 1797 production through the Namoi Cotton Most of the work is carried out in the (Fax) 03 5025 4040 Tourist Information Growers Cooperative and the Cotton summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Email: [email protected] Seed Distributors. care needs to be taken to protect yourself Warren Tourist Information & Craft Centre from the weather. A water bottle is essential National Harvest Labour Cnr. Burton and Cobb Sts See Narrabri and adequate rest must be taken to prepare Information Service Warren NSW 2824 for the day ahead. FREECALL 1800 062 332 (Tel) 02 6847 3181 Harvest Labour Assistance www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail

Joblink Plus Narrabri Places to visit When should I go there? 5 / 100 Maitland St Narrabri NSW 2390 Australian Inland Botanical Gardens, April to May - cotton picking / (Tel) 02 6792 5188 NSW RIVERINA BRL Hardy Winery, Trentham Estate Winery, cotton ginning (Fax) 02 6792 5438 Orange World and Mungo National Park. October to December - grain harvest Email: [email protected] SYDNEY November to January - cotton chipping Tourist Information National Harvest Labour New South Wales How do I get there? Information Service Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre

FREECALL 1800 062 332 FORBES The Alfred Deakin Centre Y Warren is 129 km north east of Dubbo via www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail HILLSTON A 180-190 Deakin Ave the Mitchell and Oxley Highways. (Cnr 12th St & Deakin Ave) WENTWORTH A rail service operates daily from Sydney to MID WESTERN H’W Mildura Vic 3500 Places to visit DARETON Dubbo. A bus service departs Dubbo for HAY GRIFFITH (Tel) 03 5018 8380 BURONGA H’W GOL GOL AY LEETON EUSTON STURT Warren 3 days per week and there is Heritage buildings, CSIRO’s Australia MILDURA (Fax) 035021 1836 another bus service which operates daily Telescope, Yarrie Lake, Pilliga scrub Email: [email protected] but only travels to Nevertire, 20 km and Cubberoo Cellars Winery. Website: www.visitmildura.com.au from Warren. TOOLEYBUC Tourist Information When should I go there? Where can I stay? Call Narrabri Visitors Centre January to May - grape picking There are Motels, Hotels, Caravan Parks and (Tel) 02 6799 6760 May to January - citrus picking Guest Houses available in town. Email: [email protected] BURONGA May to February - vegetables May to September - grape pruning General Requirements When should I go there? Where is Buronga? September to January - asparagus

Most of the work is carried out in the April to May - cotton picking / ginning Buronga is 560 km north west of Melbourne, How do I get there? summer, which can be extremely hot. Great October to December - grain harvest 1030 km south west of Sydney and 450 km care needs to be taken to protect yourself November to January - cotton chipping north east of Adelaide. It is located Buronga is accessible by road via the Hume from the elements. A water bottle is immediately across the Murray River from and Sturt Highway. 1030 km from Sydney, via essential and adequate rest must be taken to How do I get there? Mildura (Vic) in the Sunraysia region. the Calder Highway. 560 km from Melbourne prepare for the day ahead. Cotton chipping via the Sturt Highway. 450 km from Adelaide. entails standing for long periods in the Wee Waa is 41 km north west of Narrabri Includes Gol Gol, Trentham Cliffs, Monak Daily bus services operate through Buronga open, exposed to the sun. and 572 km north west of Sydney via the and Paringi from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Mid Western, Mitchell, Oxley and Newell Highways. Narrabri is the transport hub of See also Mildura, Red Cliffs, Nangiloc the area. and Wentworth

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Where can I stay? Tourist Information Where is Euston? Where can I stay?

There are Motels and Caravan Parks available Wentworth Shire Visitor Located on the banks of the Murray River, There are Motels, a Hotel and a Caravan as well as many farms which do have on-farm Information Centre 400 km north west of Melbourne, 960 km Park in town. accommodation in huts or have provision 66 Darling St south west of Sydney and 550 km north east for camping. Wentworth NSW 2648 of Adelaide. Euston is immediately across General Requirements (Tel) 03 5027 3624 the Murray River from Robinvale. General Requirements (Fax) 03 5027 2403 Most of the work is carried out in the Email: [email protected] See also Robinvale, Swan Hill and Mildura summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care must care needs to be taken to protect yourself be taken to protect yourself from the When should I go there? Harvest Labour Assistance from the elements. A water bottle is elements. Have a water bottle available every essential and adequate rest must be taken day and get adequate rest for the day ahead. January to May - grape picking MADEC Jobs Australia Robinvale to prepare for the day ahead. May to January - citrus picking Harvest Labour Office May to February - vegetables 68-72 Herbert St DARETON May to September - grape pruning Robinvale Vic 3549 September to January - asparagus (Tel) 03 5051 8080 (Fax) 03 5026 1911 Where is Dareton? How do I get there? Email: [email protected] FORBES Dareton is the centre of the Coomealla Dareton is accessible by road, 1040 km via National Harvest Labour Irrigation Area, a large horticultural Where is Forbes? Information Service development which was used to resettle the Hume, Sturt and Silver City Highways from Sydney, the Calder and Silver City FREECALL 1800 062 332 New South Wales many ex-servicemen following WWII, mostly Forbes is a small regional town in Highways 575 km from Melbourne and the www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail growing grapes and citrus. It is located on central western NSW lying on the banks of Sturt and Silver City Highways 450 km from the Murray River between Mildura and the Lachlan River, 386 km west of Sydney. In Adelaide. The major bus services operate Places to visit Wentworth. Dareton is 15 km east of 1817, the explorer John Oxley, camped on daily from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Wentworth and 28 km north west the banks of the Lachlan, near to where the to Mildura. There is a regular local bus Lock 15, Weir and Fish Ladder of Mildura. town is now situated, not knowing that gold service from Mildura to Dareton. and Lake Benanee. would be discovered in the region in 1851, See also Mildura, Wentworth, Buronga changing the nature of the town forever. By Where can I stay? Tourist Information and Red Cliffs 1861 much of the pastoral land had either been taken over by diggers or and been A Motel / Resort and Caravan Park is located Robinvale Euston Tourist Information Centre Harvest Labour Assistance reclaimed by the Government. Bushrangers in town. Some on-farm accommodation is Bromley Rd were active in the area, with Ben Hall and available in huts or some farms have Robinvale Vic 3549 MADEC Jobs Australia Wentworth Frank Gardiner being the most famous. The provision for camping. There are Backpacker (Tel) 03 5026 1388 Harvest Labour Office character of Forbes is highlighted by many Hostels in Mildura, who, will for a small fee, 32 Darling St heritage buildings of significance, many of operate a work shuttle When should I go there? Wentworth NSW 2648 which were built in the late 1800’s, including service if numbers are sufficient. (Tel) 03 5027 2203 the beautiful Town Hall which was January to May - grape picking and (Fax) 03 5027 2516 completed in 1891. Following the gold rush General Requirements packing Email: [email protected] the region resumed its importance with May to February - vegetables vibrant pastoral and dairy industries Most of the work is carried out in the May to September - grape pruning National Harvest Labour as well as some recent developments summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Information Service into horticulture. How do I get there? FREECALL 1800 062 332 care needs to be taken to protect yourself from the elements. A water bottle is www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Harvest Labour Assistance essential and adequate rest must be taken Euston is accessible by road via the Hume to prepare for the day ahead. and Sturt Highway. 960 km from Sydney, Places to visit National Harvest Labour the Calder Highway. 400 km from Information Service Melbourne and the Sturt Highway. 550 km Australian Inland Botanical Gardens, River Freecall 1800 062 332 from Adelaide. Daily bus services between Walk - Cowanna Bend and Mungo www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail the Capital cities travel via Euston. National Park.

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Places to visit General Requirements When should I go there? vegetables, including all of McDonald's Gherkins are produced in the area. There is Forbes and District Historical Museum, Town Harvest conditions can often be hot and dry. January to May - grape picking a rich cultural diversity in the area with Hall, Post Office, Albion Hotel - Bushranger You will need adequate protection from the May to January - citrus picking and packing many nationalities represented among the Hall of Fame, St. Hoh’s Anglican Church, sun and ensure that you drink enough May to February - vegetables irrigation farmers and community. There are Vandenberg Hotel, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian water to stop dehydration. May to September - grape pruning large industrial businesses in Griffith, Church, Court House, Forbes Library, Lachlan September to January - asparagus supporting and adding value to the Vintage Village, National Australia Bank, St. wonderful produce from the region. The Laurence O’Toole’s Catholic Church and How do I get there? town was designed by Walter Burley Griffin, Presbytery, NSW Government Offices, GOL GOL using the similar circular design of his Anglesey House, Victoria Park, Forbes Gol Gol is accessible by road 1025 km via the famous work, Canberra. Pioneer Cemetery, Gum Swamp & Bird Hide, Where is Gol Gol Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney, 560 Weddin Mountains National Park including km on the Calder Highway from Melbourne Includes Hanwood, Bilbul, Beelbangera, Ben Hall’s cave, Cotton’s Weir, Jemalong Gol Gol is a small settlement located and 450 km on the Sturt Highway from Yenda, Lake Wyangan, Yoogali, Weir, Escort Rock and Nangar on the banks of the Murray River just 10 km Adelaide. There are daily bus services Tharbogang, Coleambally, Willbriggie and National Park. north and to the east of Mildura. It is some between all the Capital cities travelling Darlington Point. 1025 km south west of Sydney, 560 km through Mildura daily. When should I go there? north west of Melbourne and 450 north Harvest Labour Assistance east of Adelaide. Where can I stay? January - plums Forstaff OzJobs January to March - tomatoes See also Buronga, Mildura, Red Cliffs, There is a Caravan park in town and 108 Yambil St February to April - grape picking Nangiloc and Wentworth a Motel. Griffith NSW 2680 February to May - apples (Tel) 02 6961 8400 New South Wales June to August - grape pruning Harvest Labour Assistance General Requirements OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 November to December - cherries (Fax) 02 6964 949 December to March - peaches & nectarines MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura Most of the work is carried out in the Email: [email protected] Harvest Labour Office summer, which can be extremely hot. Great How do I get there? 97-99 Lime Ave care needs to be taken to protect yourself National Harvest Labour Mildura Vic 3500 from the weather. A water bottle is essential Information Service Forbes is 386 km west of Sydney (Tel) 03 5022 1797 and adequate rest must be taken to prepare FREECALL 1800 062 332 following the Great Western Highway (Fax) 03 5025 4040 for the day ahead. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail to Bathurst. It is 175 km west of Bathurst, Email: [email protected] via Orange and Eugowra. The Countrylink Places to visit Bus service travels from Sydney to Forbes National Harvest Labour GRIFFITH via Orange daily. Regular daily bus services Information Service Cocopara National Park, Memorials to also operate from Melbourne to Brisbane via FREECALL 1800 062 332 Where is Griffith? Settlers and Women of the area, Rotary Forbes, following the Newell Highway. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Lookout, Scenic Hill and Pioneer Village Forbes is 120 km south of Dubbo and Griffith is located 635 km west of Sydney Museum, Hermit's Cave, MIA forest and 105 km north east of West Wyalong. Places to visit following the Hume Freeway, Sturt Highway River drives, Hanwood Barrel, Wineries and An air service operates from Sydney to and Irrigation Way. Griffith is the Fruit Packing Houses. nearby Parkes, (32 km) each day. Yabby farm, River walks geographic, production and industrial hub of the rich Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Tourist Information Where can I stay? Tourist Information (MIA) in central NSW. Australia's largest citrus producing area, the MIA produces Griffith Visitors Centre There are many Hotels, Motels, B & Bs and Wentworth Shire Visitor over 230,000 tonnes of citrus each year. Cnr. Banna and Jondaryan Aves Caravan Parks in town. Some limited Information Centre A large viticultural area, producing more Griffith NSW 2680 camping facilities may be available on 66 Darling St than 20% of Australia's wine after having (Tel) 02 6962 4145 some farms but it would be wise to ask Wentworth NSW 2648 been started in 1913 by JJ McWilliam at his (Fax) 02 6962 7319 the farmer first. (Tel) 03 5027 3624 Hanwood property. Rice has also become a Email: [email protected] (Fax) 03 5027 2403 significant crop in the region. Australia's Email: [email protected] largest poultry and egg producer as well as significant amounts of stone fruit, cotton, sheep, wool, canola, other fruit crops and 24 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 25 GRIFFITH cont HAY

When should I go there? Where is Hay? Cootamundra and coach connection to Hay. Places to visit There is also coach and train options from January to April - grape picking Positioned in the heart of the Riverina, Adelaide and coach travel from Canberra. Hillston Museum, Willandra National Park February & March - prune picking Hay is located 735km from Sydney and and Hillston Lake. and dehydrating 410km from Melbourne. It is at the Where can I stay? February & March - stone fruit picking intersection of three highways; the Sturt Tourist Information May to January - citrus picking Highway, the Cobb Highway and the There are Motels, Hotels, Caravan Parks, B & June to August - grape pruning Western Highway. With its well renowned B accommodation, farm stays in and around Tourist Office November to March - onion picking flat, open plains, the road to Hay is the Hay area. Cnr. High & McGee Street December to March - tomato picking certainly an eye opener. Hay is also Hillston NSW 2675 located alongside the charming General Information (Tel) 02 6967 2555 How do I get there? Murrumbidgee River. (Fax) 02 6967 2804 Work in this area often takes place in the Email: [email protected] Griffith is well serviced with daily bus Harvest Labour Assistance hot time of year. Great care needs to be services from Sydney, Canberra and taken to ensure adequate protection from When should I go there? Melbourne.Regular daily air services National Harvest Labour the weather. Workers need to have plenty operate from Sydney. Daily rail services Information Service of water for drinking each day and to April to June - cotton picking operate from both Sydney and Melbourne. FREECALL 1800 062 332 ensure that proper rest is taken for the day April to June - cotton ginning www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail ahead. June to September - potatoes Where can I stay? October to August - orange picking Places to visit November - cherries Griffith has a number of Hotels, Motels, November & December - potatoes Caravan and Cabin Parks and Backpacker The Hay Gaol, the historic Bishops Lodge, HILLSTON November & December - onion picking New South Wales Hostels. Limited on-farm accommodation is Hay Railway Station, Hay Court House available in huts and some farms do have and the “Sunbeam” Cobb & Co Coach How do I get there? camping facilities. Where is Hillston? Tourist Information Hillston is difficult to access, except by car. It General Requirements Hillston is located near to the Lachlan River is 682 km west of Sydney via the Mid Western Hay Visitor Information Centre but importantly on top of the Great Highway and Kidman Way. It is 109 km north Most of the work is carried out in the 407 Moppett Street Artesian Basin. It can be reached by road west of Griffith with Griffith being the closest summer, which can be extremely hot. Great Hay NSW 2711 682 km west from Sydney then 109 km to transport centre. There is no local public care needs to be taken to protect yourself Phone: 02 6993 4045 the north west of Griffith. The excellent transport around Hillston. from the weather. A water bottle is essential Fax: 02 6993 2069 quality artesian water has allowed a large and adequate rest must be taken to prepare Email: [email protected] orange growing development to flourish. Where can I stay? for the day ahead. Cotton and other fruit including grapes are When should I go there? also produced in the area. Hillston is supported by two Hotels, two Motels and a Caravan Park, all in October to December – grain harvest Harvest Labour Assistance High Street. November to February – onions December to March – rockmelons Forstaff OzJobs General Requirements March to October – broccoli and lettuce 108 Yambil St Griffith NSW 2680 Most of the work is carried out in the How do I get there? (Tel) 02 6961 8400 summer, which can be extremely hot. Great (Fax) 02 6964 949 care needs to be taken to protect yourself If you are not driving there is a number OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 from the weather. A water bottle is essential of different ways to get to Hay. These Email: [email protected] and adequate rest must be taken to prepare Don't forget include; coach travel available from both for the day ahead. Sydney and Melbourne. There is the National Harvest Labour your hat and option of taking the train that runs Information Service sunnies ! through to Cootamundra then FREECALL 1800 062 332 connecting with a coach to Hay. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Alternatively there is the train from Melbourne which goes through to 26 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 27 KORALEIGH LEETON

Where is Koraleigh? Where can I stay? Where is Leeton? When should I go there?

Koraleigh is situated on the banks of The Nyah Caravan Park Leeton is the administrative hub of the January to April - stone fruit the Murray River 350 km to the north massive Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area February to March - grape picking of Melbourne and 46 km north of General Requirements (MIA) with many reminders of Sir Samuel June to August - citrus (Navel) picking Swan Hill. It is across the Murray River McCaughey, whose vision created the September to May - vegetables from Nyah. Most of the work is carried out in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme. It is September to June - citrus (Valencia) picking summer, which can be extremely hot. Great located 595 km south west of Sydney, 84 km November to December - apricot picking See Tooleybuc care needs to be taken to protect yourself south east of Griffith and 29 km north west from the elements. A water bottle is of Narrandera. Another Walter Burley How do I get there? Harvest Labour Assistance essential and adequate rest must be taken Griffin design, Leeton is known for its to prepare for the day ahead. Historic architecture, horticulture, extensive Leeton is 595 km by road from Sydney via MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill rice farms, Processing facilities, Art Deco the Hume and Sturt Highways and Irrigation Harvest Labour Office buildings and wide open and plentiful Way from Narrandera. It is located 84 km 183 - 188 Beveridge St parklands in town. south east of Griffith and 29 km north Swan Hill Vic 3585 Important Phone No’s west of Narrandera on Irrigation Way. (Tel) 03 5033 9505 Includes Yanco Leeton is accessible by air, rail and bus daily (Fax) 03 5033 0026 See Griffith from Sydney. Email: [email protected] 1800 062 332 Harvest Labour Assistance Where do I stay? National Harvest Labour Information Service Forstaff OzJobs There are Hotels, Motels, Guest Houses, New South Wales FREECALL 1800 062 332 108 Yambil St B & B's, Caravan Parks and Backpacker's www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Griffith NSW 2680 Hostels in town. Some farms may also have (Tel) 02 6961 8400 provision for camping on-site. When should I go there? (Fax) 02 6964 949 OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 General Requirements January to May - grape picking Email: [email protected] May to January - citrus picking Most of the work is carried out in the May to February - vegetables National Harvest Labour summer, which can be extremely hot. May to September - grape pruning Information Service Great care needs to be taken to protect November to April - stone fruit picking FREECALL 1800 062 332 yourself from the weather. A water bottle is www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail essential and adequate rest must be taken How do I get there? to prepare for the day ahead. Places to visit Koraleigh can be reached by car via the Calder and Loddon Valley Highways to Swan Sunrice Country Visitor Centre, Leeton Rice Hill and then to Koraleigh, or from Sydney Mills, Leeton's Art Deco Architecture, via the Hume and Sturt Highways to Riverina Cheese, Chelmsford Place, Hydro Balranald and then 81 km south of Hotel, Berri Juice Factory, The Courthouse, Balranald. It can be similarly reached from St. Mary's Convent, local Parks and Reserves, Adelaide via the Sturt Highway from the Murrumbidgee River locations, Yanco west. There is a rail service daily to Swan Hill Agricultural High School, Yanco Powerhouse Museum and Yanco Weir. and a bus service daily from Sydney and Adelaide to Swan Hill. There is no public Tourist Information transport from Swan Hill to Koraleigh. Leeton Visitor Centre " I'm 10 Yanco Ave Leeton NSW 2705 having (Tel) 02 6953 6481 (Fax) 02 6953 2361 fun! " Email: [email protected] www.leetontourism.com.au 28 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 29 TOOLEYBUC WENTWORTH

Where is Tooleybuc? Where can I stay? Where is Wentworth? When should I go there?

Tooleybuc is located on the Murray River 40 There is limited Hotel, Motel and Caravan Wentworth lies at the junction of the January to May - grape picking km to the north of Swan Hill and 54 km Park accommodation in town. Darling and Murray Rivers, 560 km north May to January - citrus picking south of Balranald. Irrigation supports west of Melbourne, 1080 km south west of May to February - vegetables mixed horticulture in the area. General Requirements Sydney and 450 km North East of Adelaide. May to September - grape pruning The hub of a large pastoral area to the September to January - asparagus Includes Koraleigh Most of the work is carried out in the north, the area surrounding both rivers, summer, which can be extremely hot. Great provides a wide range of opportunities for How do I get there? Harvest Labour Assistance care needs to be taken to protect yourself horticultural crops with large areas of citrus and grapes, particularly wine grapes. Wentworth can be reached by road 1080 km from the weather. A water bottle is essential south west from Sydney via the Hume, Sturt MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill and adequate rest must be taken to prepare Includes, Dareton, Curlwaa, Ellerslie and Silver City Highways, 560 km north west Harvest Labour Office for the day ahead. (Palinyewah), Darling View and Pomona from Melbourne via the Calder and Silver 183 - 188 Beveridge St City Highways and 450 km north east Swan Hill Vic 3585 Refer also to Mildura, Red Cliffs, Nangiloc of Adelaide via the Sturt and Silver City (Tel) 03 5033 9505 and Buronga Highways. There are daily air and bus (Fax) 03 5033 0026 services to Mildura from Sydney, Melbourne Harvest Labour Assistance Email: [email protected] and Adelaide. A regular daily bus service MADEC Jobs Australia Wentworth operates through Buronga, Dareton and National Harvest Labour Curlwaa to Wentworth from Mildura. Information Service Harvest Labour Office 32 Darling St FREECALL 1800 062 332 Where can I stay? www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Wentworth NSW 2648 New South Wales (Tel) 03 5027 2203 There are Motels, Hotels, Caravan and Cabin Places to visit (Fax) 03 5027 2516 Parks, B & B's and Backpacker Email: [email protected] accommodation in town. Many farms have Tooleybuc Club basic accommodation available or provide National Harvest Labour camping facilities for on-farm stays. Information Service Tourist Information don’t wear FREECALL 1800 062 332 General Requirements www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Call to Swan Hill Development & yourself out Most of the work is carried out in the Information Centre Places to visit summer, which can be extremely hot. (Tel) 03 5032 3033 or rest up & Great care needs to be taken to protect Freecall 1800 625 373 eat well Murray and Darling Rivers junction, yourself from the weather. Wentworth Gaol, St. John's Anglican When should I go there? Church, Wentworth Courthouse, Aboriginal canoe tree, Wentworth Museum, January to May - grape picking Monument to Ferguson tractor, Lock 10 and May to January - citrus picking Weir, Fotherby Park, including PS Ruby May to September - grape pruning restoration, Mungo National Park and the May to February - vegetables Scotia sanctuary. December to February - stone fruits SPF Tourist Information 30+ How do I get there? Wentworth Shire Visitor Information Centre Tooleybuc is located 350 km north of 66 Darling St Remember Melbourne via the Calder and Loddon Wentworth NSW 2648 Highways, 800 km from Sydney via the (Tel) 03 5027 3624 the Hume and Sturt Highways and 500 km north (Fax) 03 5027 2403 east of Adelaide via the Sturt Highway. Email: [email protected] sunscreen Swan Hill is the transport hub for the area and is serviced daily by rail and bus. There is no regular public transport to Tooleybuc. 30 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 31 ORANGE

NSW ILLAWARRA Tourist Information Where is Orange? How do I get there? & SOUTH EAST Tumut Region Visitor Centre Located just 3.5 hours west of Sydney and Access to Orange is easy with daily direct SYDNEY Old Butter Factory 3 hours North West of Canberra in Central flights from Sydney. Daily coach and rail 5 Adelong Rd NSW, Orange is a cosmopolitan city that has services also operate from Sydney to Orange Tumut NSW 2720 evolved from its rich mining past. The and there is excellent road access. Orange is (Tel) 02 6947 7025 historic buildings and cultural streetscapes located 256kms west of Sydney on the ORANGE BATHURST (Fax) 02 6947 3752 in Orange are intertwined with trendy cafes, Mitchell Highway. HWY Email: [email protected] restaurants, theatres and galleries. The city offers food and wine adventures, art and WESTERN COWRA When should I go there? heritage and a wealth of harvest work Where can I stay? opportunities in the apple, grape and YOUNG March to May - apples cherry industries. The city of Orange boasts a wide variety of WAGGA JUGIONG HUME HWY WAGGA June to November - pruning accommodation to suit any budget. There STURT HWY TUMUT October to April - stone fruit are hotels, motels, caravan parks and B&B SNOWY MT HWY BATLOW Harvest Labour Assistance guest houses. Some orchards also provide YMPIC HWY OL TUMBARUMBA How do I get there? camping facilities on site. National Harvest Labour Batlow is 443 km south west of Sydney via Information Service the Hume and Snowy Highways and is FREECALL 1800 062 332 General Requirements accessible by rail and bus. There is no public www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail transport available between farms so your The climate in Orange ranges from a mild

own transport would be an advantage. summer to a very cold winter. Harvest New South Wales BATLOW Places to visit workers are advised to dress for cold Where can I stay? conditions that may include a light snow Orange Farmers markets, Local Cellar Doors, fall in the winter months. Where is Batlow? Batlow has a Hotel, Motel, Caravan Park. Orange Botanic Gardens, Cook Park, Mount Canobolas State Recreation Area, Lake In the foothills of the Snowy mountains, General Requirements Canobolas Reserve, Ophir Gold Fields, Banjo Batlow is situated 443 km south west of Paterson Memorial, boutique and antique Sydney. A strong timber industry and the Harvest time can be tiring. Care must be shops, Orange Regional Gallery and Library. harvesting, packing and processing of the taken to protect yourself from the weather. districts fruit crops are the town's main Have a water bottle available every day and employers. One of Australia's premier apple get adequate rest for the day ahead. Tourist Information growing regions the area also produces pears, cherries and other stone fruit as well Orange Visitor Information Centre as berry crops. Byng Street Orange New South Wales 2800 Harvest Labour Assistance (Tel) 1800 069 466

National Harvest Labour Information Service When should I go there? FREECALL 1800 062 332 February to March - apple www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail February to April - grape picking June to August - grape pruning Places to visit November to January - cherries December to January - grape pruning Springfield Orchard, Batlow Fruit " I'm Co-operative Ltd., roadside fruit stalls having (seasonal), Weemala Lookout and Flora & Fauna Reserve, Cascade Fushsia Nursery and fun! " the Bago State Forrest.

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Where is Jugiong? General Requirements When should I go there? Harvest Labour Assistance

Jugiong is located on the Murrumbidgee Transport is required to get to the January and March – stone fruit National Harvest Labour River in a region that boasts some of vineyards. Pruning involves the use of March to May – apples and grapes Information Service Australia’s finest farming land. The town is hand secateurs. These secateurs can be April and May – chestnuts FREECALL 1800 062 332 positioned approximately 4 hours south-west purchased from the company by paying a December – cherries www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail of Sydney, almost equal distance between bond that is returnable at the end of the December to April – berries the larger centres of Gundagai and Yass. season. Training is provided for the first Places to visit two days work on hourly wages. How do I get there? Harvest Labour Assistance Visy Pulp & Paper Mill, Bonnie B's Shaker From Sydney take the Hume Highway as far Shed, Boonderoo Wines, Markets, Montreal National Harvest Labour TUMBARUMBA as Gundagai. Then head south, towards Theatre, Pioneer Cemetery, Tumut Museum, Information Service Tumut and on to Tumbarumba. Tumut Swimming Pool FREECALL 1800 062 332 From Melbourne take the Hume Highway to www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Where is Tumbarumba? Wodonga, then head west along the Tourist Information Murray Valley Highway. After Corryong, Places to visit Tumbarumba is situated 511 km south- take the Towong turn-off and head for Tumut Region Visitor Centre west of Sydney and 462 km north east of Tumbarumba. Old Butter Factory Sir George Tavern , Christ Church of England, Melbourne, among the western foothills 5 Adelong Road St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, of the Snowy Mountains, and a short TUMUT 2720 Monument to Sergeant Parry distance from the Hume Highway. The Where can I stay? (Tel) 02 6947 7025 Tumbarumba shire includes the towns of (Fax) 02 6947 3752 Tourist Information Khancoban, Rosewood, Laurel Hill and Tumbarumba has 2 hotels, a motel, Email: [email protected] New South Wales Jingellic. The Murray River forms the a caravan park, bed and breakfast Tumut Region Visitor Centre Shire’s southern boundary. accommodation and a couple of free When should I go there? Old Butter Factory camping areas. For details contact the 5 Adelong Road Harvest Labour Assistance Visitor Information Centre. February to May - apple picking TUMUT 2720 October to March - stone fruit (Tel) 02 6947 7025 National Harvest Labour (Fax) 02 6947 3752 Information Service General Requirements How do I get there? Email: [email protected] FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Tumbarumba is situated in the Snowy Tumut is situated on the Snowy Mountains When should I go there? Mountains region, and this means that the Highway, half way between Sydney and Places to Visit weather can be extremely changeable. Melbourne. The town is easily accessible January to April - grape picking As well as the sensible requirements of a with a driving time of 4.5 hours from June to September – grape pruning Pioneer Women’s Hut; Paddy’s River Falls, hat for the sun and a coat for the rain it is each city. Hume & Hovell Walking Track; Boggy wise to have some fingerless gloves and a How do I get there? Creek Show; Tooma (magnificent views jumper just in case there is a cold snap. Where can I stay? of the Snowy Mountains); Buddong Jugiong is located 344 km south-west of Falls; Tumbarumba Vineyards; Gone The township provides a wide variety Sydney via the Hume Highway. Barney; Trout fishing in many streams of quality accommodation including a range and rivers; Kosciusko National Park; TUMUT of fine caravan parks, motels and holiday Khancoban; Rosewood; and flats and bed and breakfast establishments. Where can I stay? Tumbarumba golf courses. Where is Tumut? General Requirements Accommodation is available at the Tourist Information Tumut is located in the South Western Jugiong Motel corner of New South Wales. The name of Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre the town is derived from an Aboriginal must be taken to protect yourself from the 10 Bridge Street word meaning "a quiet resting place by the elements. It is recommended that you wear Tumbarumba NSW 2653 river". The population of Tumut exceeds sturdy foot-ware, sun protection and a long (Tel) 02 6948 3444 6000 and the town boasts a modern sleeved shirt. Have a water bottle available (Fax) 02 6948 3335 cosmopolitan feel with an excellent range and get adequate rest for the day ahead. Email: [email protected] of facilities and shops. 34 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 35 YOUNG

Where is Young? When should I go there?

Young, the Cherry capital of Australia, February to April - stone fruits is situated on the NSW south west slopes 376 February to April - berry crops km west of Sydney. February to April - grape picking Formerly an active gold mining centre the June to September - grape pruning region now supports a diverse range of October to November - asparagus agriculture including sheep and grain crops November to December - cherries as well as horticulture, with cherries, prunes, grapes, stone fruits, berry crops and How do I get there? asparagus being important. Young is 376 km west of Sydney following Includes Kingsvale, Wombat, Bendick Murrell, the Hume Highway and Olympic Way. It is Maimaru, Monteagle and Wirrimah 71 km south west of Cowra and 47 km north east of Cootamundra on Olympic Harvest Labour Assistance Way. There is a daily bus service from Sydney as well as rail daily from Sydney Forstaff OzJobs to Cootamundra with a connecting bus 145 Boorowa St service to Young. Young NSW 2594 (Tel) 02 6382 1547 Where can I stay? (Tel) 02 6382 1403 OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 There are many Motels, Hotels, Caravan New South Wales (Fax) 02 6382 1696 and Cabin Parks, B & B's, as well as Guest Email: [email protected] Houses in the area. Or [email protected] General Requirements National Harvest Labour Information Service Harvest time can be tiring. Care must be FREECALL 1800 062 332 taken to protect yourself from the www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail weather. Have a water bottle available every day and get adequate rest for the Places to visit day ahead.

Historic Town walks, Burrangong Art Gallery, Local roadside fruit stalls (seasonal), Cherrygrove Orchard, Lambing Flat Folk Museum, JD's Jam factory, Equitas Orchard, Blackguard Gully Goldmining remnants, Chinaman's Dam and District wineries. don’t wear Tourist Information yourself out

Young Visitor Information Centre rest up & 2 Short St eat well Young NSW 2594 (Tel) 02 6382 3394 OR 02 6382 5433 Email: [email protected]

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DARWIN Darwin Banana Citrus Cut Flowers Mango Melon Rambutan

Vegetable (esp Asian)

Katherine Banana Citrus Mango Melon NT REGIONAL TREE ABOUT NT High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for Low requirement for High need for out labour - Some out of area labour - Little or no work of area labour labour may be required may be available Massive cattle stations for beef 1 CENTRAL NT Jobseekers are advised to Freecall 1800 062 332 for latest job information before travelling Darwin production have been the traditional backbone of the wealth of the Northern Katherine Territory, however opportunities for work in DARWIN horticulture have grown in recent times Where is Darwin? with production areas around Darwin, the NT CENTRAL Territory capital and Katherine in particular. Tropical crops are grown on the fertile soils Darwin is a tropical city situated on the with irrigation water being sourced from North Coast of Australia. The city provides Northern Territory a diverse range of multicultural and underground on many farms. DARWIN The close proximity to the vast markets of traditional activities in the city and rugged south east Asia will see the region's outback adventures in the outer Darwin production grow and the requirement for region. From beachside markets to isolated waterfalls and wetlands. labour to grow proportionally. STUART Darwin, located on the north of Port The Northern Territory is a must for all Darwin, is a vibrant cosmopolitan city which travellers, whether it’s ancient aboriginal

is Australia's only tropical capital. H’W paintings, crocodiles or simply its relaxed A Y lifestyle. This cosmopolitan city of more than 100,000 has a strong tourist industry KATHERINE and horticultural support in the surrounding area.

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Harvest Labour Assistance How do I get there? Where is Katherine? When should I go there?

Forstaff OzJobs Darwin is serviced by air and bus daily from Katherine is a traditional outback town All year round - bananas Unit 2, 6 Lindsay St other capitals and by the National situated on the banks of the spectacular All year round - citrus DARWIN NT 0800 Australian Railways Network via the Ghan Katherine River, 320km South of Darwin. May to October - melons (Tel) 08 8981 0922 from Adelaide. The Stuart Highway leads Its unique surrounds include the amazing October to November - mangoes OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 north through central Australia to Darwin. Katherine Gorge and Nitimulik National (Fax) 08 8942 0751 Park. Katherine is well known for the How do I get there? Email: [email protected] Where can I stay? natural features that surround the town including thermal springs. Its centralised Katherine is 320 km south of Darwin and National Harvest Labour There are a range of Hotels, Motels, location too many attractions make it 1180 km north of Alice Springs following Information Service Resorts, Caravan and Cabin Parks, attractive to backpacker and scenic lovers. the Stuart highway. It is on the main FREECALL 1800 062 332 Guesthouses and Backpacker Hostels in Katharine is well known for its production Adelaide to Darwin route which is serviced www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail and around the City. Some farms do allow of Mangoes in the area, and the large daily by bus, stopping at Katherine and a camping or have on farm accommodation, numbers of tourists who are attracted to rail link via the Ghan. Regional daily air Places to visit but arrangements need to be made prior the natural features of the region. services also operate to Katherine from to arrival. Adelaide, Darwin, Sydney and Alice Springs. Stuart Memorial, Fannie Bay Gaol, Harvest Labour Assistance Esplanade Gallery, Botanical Gardens, NT General Requirements Where can I stay? Museum of Arts and Natural Sciences, Forstaff OzJobs Chinese Temple, East Port Fortifications, The tropical conditions around the "top Unit 5 22 Katherine Tce There are Hotels, several Motels, Caravan Christchurch Cathedral, British Australian end" can be difficult to get used to with Katherine NT 0850 and Cabin Parks, Guesthouses and Telegraph Residence Museum, Indo Pacific extremely trying conditions in high (Tel) 08 8971 3200 Backpacker Lodges in town. Marine, Giese residence, Brown's Mart and humidity time, known as "the wet". OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 the Mindil Beach Markets (in season). Adequate rest needs to be taken for (Fax) 08 8971 3400 General Requirements the day ahead. Email: [email protected] Tourist Information The tropical conditions around the National Harvest Labour "top end" can be difficult to get used to. Tourism Top End Information Service Adequate rest needs to be taken for the Beagle House - Cnr. Knuckley & Mitchell Sts FREECALL 1800 062 332 day ahead. 38 Mitchell St Darwin NT 0800 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail (Tel) 08 8936 2499 or 1300 138 886 (Fax) 08 8981 0653 Places to visit Email: [email protected] Plenty of Website: www.tourismtopend.com.au Katherine Gorge National Park, Katherine water Railway Station, Katherine Museum, Tourism Top End will keep Springvale Homestead and Cutta Cutta Darwin International Airport Caves National Park and various sites of you on SPF Northern Territory Terminal Building Highway side WWII Airstrips each side of 30+ (Tel) 08 8936 2477 the go ! town. (Fax) 08 8945 4028 Email: [email protected] Tourist Information Website: www.tourismtopend.com.au Remember Katherine Region Tourist Association Where should I go there? Cnr. Stuart Highway & Lindsay St the Katherine NT 0850 All year round - bananas (Tel) 08 8972 2650 sunscreen All year round - vegetables (especially Asian) www.krta.com.au All year round - cut flowers May to October - melons September to April - citrus October to November - mangoes November to February - rambutans 40 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 41 QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND Harvest Chart

Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Atherton Avocado Banana Potato Ayr Capsicum Cherry Tomatoes Chillies Eggfruit Honeydew Mango Rockmelons Sugar Cane Watermelons BRISBANE Zucchini Boonah Beans -processing Beans - fresh ABOUT QUEENSLAND Beetroot - processing Broccoli QLD REGIONAL TREE A vast range of crops are grown in Cabbage Queensland, from cooler climate specialty Gayndah crops in the southern ranges to the tropical Capsicum 1 NORTHEN QLD crops of the north and the Carrots - processing Atherton broad acre crops grown on the massive Carrots - fresh Ayr western plains of the State's inland. Cauliflower Bowen The coastal strip from south to north Celery Dimbulah provides an abundance of horticultural work Chinese Cabbage Emerald opportunities with much of the produce Garlic Innisfail picked, packed and shipped fresh to markets Lettuce Kuranda in Australia and overseas. Grain and cattle Mareeba production is centred mostly in the outback Onion Ravenshoe regions where conditions are often harsh Peas - processing Tully but the experiences are worthwhile. Potato The capital, Brisbane is in the far south, Pumpkin - Jarradale located on the banks of the Brisbane River. Pumpkin - Jap 2 SOUTHERN QLD The resort and holiday regions of the Gold Sweet Corn - fresh Boonah Coast and the Sunshine Coast are to the Tomato Bundaberg south and north of the city. The country Childers regions are ideally located and offer their Sweet Potato Dirranbandi own unique adventure experience. Watermelon Gatton The Great Barrier Reef, one of the great Bowen Gayndah wonders of the world is located off the Mango Goondiwindi Queensland coast and attracts thousands Tomato Laidley of visitors each year, as do the many islands Vegetable Mundubbera adjoining the coastal areas which offer Murgon spectacular fun in the sun. St George The country regions are ideally located Stanthorpe and offer their own unique experience.

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Bundaberg Gatton Beans Capsicum Broccoli Citrus Cabbage Mango Capsicum Carrots Rockmelon Gayndah Cauliflower Tomato Celery Tropical Fruits Garlic Vegetables Lettuce Zucchini Onion Peas Childers Potato Avocado Pumpkin Sweet Corn Lychee Tomato Mango Watermelon Tomato Zucchini Zucchini Gayndah Citrus Picking/Packing Dimbulah Citrus Thinning Avocado Goondiwindi Longan Cotton Chipping Lychee Innisfail Mango Banana Paw Paw Kuranda Longan Dirranbandi Lychee Cotton Chipping Laidley Emerald Beans Broccoli Citrus Thinning Cabbage Cotton Chipping Capsicum Carrots Grape Picking Gayndah Cauliflower Grape Pruning Celery Lemon Garlic Mandarin Lettuce Onion Melon Peas Potato Pumpkin Sweet Corn Tomato Watermelon Zucchini

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Harvest Labour Assistance Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec National Harvest Labour Mareeba Information Service Avocado FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Banana Citrus Places to visit Longan BRISBANE Mt Hypipamee Crater, Halloran's Hill Lookout Lychee and Environment Park, Hou Wang Temple & Mango MAREEBA KURANDA Chinese Interpretive Centre, Crystal Caves & Fascinating Facets and the Atherton Foyer Pumpkin DIMBULAH ATHERTON INNISFAIL Gallery (Council Chambers). Paw Paw RAVENSHOE TULLY Tourist Information Mundubbera BRUCE H’W Atherton Tablelands Information Centre Asparagus Cnr Silo and Main Sts

A Citrus Y Atherton Qld 4883 Grape Picking AYR (Tel) 07 4091 4222 (Fax) 07 4091 5828 Grape Pruning BOWEN Email: [email protected] Mango When should I go there? MACKAY Y Murgon A Tomato January to December - bananas February to June - avocados Ravenshoe September to December - potatoes Potato PEAK DOWNS H’W How do I get there?

H’W St George GREGORY A Cotton Y Atherton is 94 km inland from Cairns. EMERALD Grape Picking The Brisbane to Cairns bus service operates daily. Whitecar coaches run a bus service from Onion Cairns and Ravenshoe on a daily basis. Pumpkin Timetables for this service can be obtained by Rockmelon fax or email from Atherton Tableland Watermelon ATHERTON Information Centre.

Stanthorpe Where can I stay? Apple Where is Atherton? Capsicum/Tomatoes There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks, Guest Grape Picking Atherton is 94 km south west of Cairns in the Houses and Backpacker Hostels in town. Ground Crops Tablelands area of Far North Queensland. There are substantial dairy and crop areas with General Requirements Stone Fruit maize, peanuts, potatoes, avocados and citrus. Tully The shire has population of 10800 with The remote location requires that you can Bananas approximately 8200 in Atherton. Atherton has support yourself financially in case wet a large number of well known stores, food weather does not allow any picking to be outlets, hotels and motels, as well as a hospital done for some time.

with excellent medical facilities. Queensland

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Where is Ayr? General Requirements How do I get there? How do I get there?

Ayr is located 85km South of Townsville. It is Work includes picking and packing and will Bowen is accessible by road via the Bruce Dimbulah is located 47 km west of Mareeba recognised as one of the most productive include some bending. You will need to be fit Highway, being 1165 km north of Brisbane following the Kennedy Highway as well as sugar-cane growing areas in Australia. It boasts and healthy, and bring along a bottle of water and 206 km south of Townsville. It is well being 150 km from Cairns. Regular bus over 300 sunny days per year. Situated on the while working. connected by rail or bus using the services travel from Cairns through Mareeba Northern approach to the Burdekin Bridge, the Queensland network. daily or you can travel on the district offers the natural beauty of The Savannahlander Rail-train each day. Burdekin River, creeks and miles of sandy Where can I stay? beaches making the area a mecca for fishing, BOWEN Where can I stay? crabbing and watersports. There are Motels, Hotels, Apartments, Where is Bowen? Backpacker Hostels, Camping grounds and Dimbulah has an old style pub with Harvest Labour Assistance Caravan Parks in town. accommodation or there is a Caravan Park Bowen is a coastal town located 1165 km to with cabins available in town. National Harvest Labour the north of Brisbane and 206 km south of General Requirements Information Service Townsville. It has many lovely beaches, General Requirements FREECALL 1800 062 332 especially to the north of the town and a Jobseekers are required to pick www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail large jetty at Port Denison which is useful tomatoes, vegetables and mangoes on Work includes picking and packing and will for the loading of coal, salt and fish for local farms, must be fit, hard working include some bending. You will need to be export. Bowen and the surrounding area is and reliable. fit and healthy. Ensure that you have ample Places to visit well known for its large production of rest ready for the day ahead and make sure tomatoes, vegetables and mangoes. to have a water bottle with you as well as clothing which will protect you against the The Burdekin Bridge (known as Silver Link), is DIMBULAH over 1km long and is well known for being Harvest Labour Assistance weather. You will generally require your one of the longest bridges in Australia. own transport as there is no public Where is Dimbulah? National Harvest Labour transport available to the workplace. Information Service Dimbulah is a small town on the Walsh River Tourist Information FREECALL 1800 062 332 to the west of the Atherton Tablelands, 47 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail km west of Mareeba and 150 km west of EMERALD Ayr/Burdekin Tourism Association Cairns. The area produces a range of Places to visit Plantation Park tropical crops including mangoes, lychees in Ayr Qld 4807 the summer and sugar cane and tobacco in Where is Emerald? The Beaches, The Big Mango, Bowen (Tel) 07 47835988 the winter months. Historical Museum, Stone Island and The town of Emerald lies on the Nogoa River, Abbott Point. When should I go there? Harvest Labour Assistance west of Rockhampton. Whilst largely a cattle growing area, sorghum growing more than 50 Tourist Information May to November - rockmelons, honeydew, National Harvest Labour years ago proved the fertility of the land. The capsicum, eggfruit, cherry tomatoes, chillies, Information Service completion of the building of the Fairbairn Bowen Tourism and Visitor watermelons and zucchinis FREECALL 1800 062 332 Dam, south of the town in the 1970's, allowed Information Centre June to December - sugar cane www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail the area to grow cotton and most farmers Bruce Highway Mt. Gordon November to December - mangoes changed to the new crop. The region now Bowen Qld 4805 Places to visit supplies 25% of Queensland's cotton. The area Tel. 07 4786 4222 How do I get there? has recently become popular for the growing Fax. 07 4786 4222 Mt. Mulligan, The Bush Pub at Lappa of table grapes, melons and citrus due to Ayr is accessible by road via the Bruce Highway. E-mail [email protected] Junction, Thornborough Cemetery and Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine. Emerald's northerly latitude. It is well connected by rail or bus using the When should I go there? Queensland network. When should I go there?

Where can I stay? May to November - vegetable picking January to December - paw paw May to November - tomato picking February to March - longans There is a variety of accommodation in the November to December - mango picking February to April - avocados town from Caravan Parks, to Motels, Hotels November to January - lychees Queensland and Backpacker Hostels in and around the November to April - mangoes town. 48 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 49 Harvest Labour Assistance services operate daily from Brisbane. Tourist Information Places to visit

Forstaff OzJobs Where can I stay? Cassowary Coast Development Bureau Railway Station, Barron Falls , Skyrail, Butterfly 5 Borilla St River Drive Sanctuary, Birdworld, and Koala Sanctuary. Emerald Qld 4720 There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan and Innisfail Qld 4860 (Tel) 07 4982 2133 Cabin Parks, Backpacker's Hostels and Farm (Tel) 07 4061 6448 Tourist Information OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 stays in town. (Fax) 07 4982 2455 When should I go there? Kuranda Information Centre Email: [email protected] General Requirements Centenary Park January to December - bananas Therwine St National Harvest Labour Work includes citrus, grape and melon Kuranda Qld 4872 Information Service picking and packing, citrus pruning and How do I get there? (Tel) 07 4093 9311 FREECALL 1800 062 332 crop thinning. Much of the work is done in Innisfail is accessible by road via the Bruce (Fax) 07 4093 7630 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail hot weather conditions so protection from Highway, being 1631km north of Brisbane Email: [email protected] the weather is vital. Cotton chipping and 83km south of Cairns. It is well Places to visit requires standing for long hours, exposed connected by rail or bus using the When should I go there? to the elements during mid summer in a Queensland network. Emerald Railway Station, Pioneer Cottage, very hot part of Australia. Accommodation February to March - longans Communication Museum, Fairbairn Dam, is limited, so camping equipment is an Where can I stay? November to January - lychees Lake Maraboon, Botanical Gardens, advantage. All workers must be entitled Sunflower Painting, Fossilised Wood, St. to work in Australia. Own transport There are hotels, motels, caravan parks and How do I get there? Mark's Presbyterian Church and the Emerald is essential. backpacker hostels in and around town. Cotton Gin. By rail, skyrail or road from Cairns. Excellent General Requirements air, rail and bus services operate daily from Tourist Information Brisbane to Cairns. Cairns is 1712 km north INNISFAIL Job seekers in this area must be fit, hard of Brisbane. Central Highlands Tourist Organisation working and reliable. Due to the tropical Clermont St Where is Innisfail? climate it is suggested that workers have a Where can I stay? Emerald Qld 4720 water bottle and adequate clothing to deal (Tel) 07 4982 4142 Innisfail is located at the junction of the with weather conditions. There are Resorts, Hotels, Motels and Guest Email: [email protected] North and South Johnstone Rivers. It is Houses in town and Eco or Farm stay lodges 1631km North of Brisbane and is 83km through the area. When should I go there? south of Cairns. A very large sugar cane growing area, Innisfail produces a large General Requirements March to September - mandarin picking proportion of Queensland’s sugar. With its and packing tropical rainstorms, Innisfail is one of the KURANDA Accommodation is limited, so camping April to September - melon picking wettest cities in Australia. equipment is an advantage. Own transport is Where is Kuranda? and packing essential. Much of the work is done in hot or May to June - grape pruning Harvest Labour Assistance wet weather conditions so protection from the Kuranda is a major tourist town on the October to December - grape picking elements is vital. All workers must be entitled Atherton Tablelands, 27 km north west of and packing National Harvest Labour to work in Australia. Cairns. Famous for its scenic railway passing October to March - lemon picking Information Service by Barron Falls, the Railway Station and and packing FREECALL 1800 062 332 Skyrail, the town is popular for its range of November to March - cotton chipping www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail arts and crafts and the surrounding area for December to February - citrus thinning its tropical fruit crops. How do I get there? Places to visit Harvest Labour Assistance Emerald is located in the central Nerada Tea Plantation, Crocodile farm, National Harvest Labour highlands 263 km west of Rockhampton Cooper Point Lookout, Sugar Museum and Information Service following the Capricorn Highway. Mt Bartle Frere FREECALL 1800 062 332 Rockhampton is 640 km north of Brisbane www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Queensland on the Bruce Highway. Air, rail and bus 50 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 51 MAREEBA RAVENSHOE

Where is Mareeba? Where can I stay? Where is Ravenshoe? Where can I stay?

The largest town on the Atherton There is a Hotel, Motels and many Caravan Ravenshoe, the most elevated town in There is a Hotel, Motels, B & B's and a Tablelands, Mareeba is 63 km inland from Parks in town. Some on-farm camping is Queensland at 904 metres, lies on the Caravan Park in town. Cairns. Irrigation for the tobacco and other available during the season. southern end of the Atherton Tablelands, fruit crops is taken from the Tinaroo Falls 147 km south west of Cairns and 52 km General Requirements Dam. Coffee, Mangoes and Avocados are General Requirements south of Atherton. The region had always the other main crops. Support structures, relied on the timber industry, particularly Work includes picking and packing and will including the Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board Accommodation is limited, so camping large areas of Cedar, for over a century until include some bending. You will need to be operate in the town. equipment is an advantage. Own transport the 1980's when logging of rainforest fit and healthy. You will generally require is essential. Much of the work is done in hot timber slowed dramatically. The area now your own transport as there is no public Harvest Labour Assistance or wet weather conditions so protection supports agriculture by way of dairy and the transport available to the workplace. from the weather is vital. All workers must potato industries. National Harvest Labour be entitled to work in Australia. Information Service Harvest Labour Assistance FREECALL 1800 062 332 Important Addresses www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail National Harvest Labour Information Service Places to visit FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Heritage Museum, Coffee Works and Plantation, Mango Farm and Winery, Places to visit Granite Gorge, Mareeba Wetland Foundation reserve and Little Millstream Falls, Tully Falls and the Military Museum. Plenty of Millstream Express (Weekend Train). Tourist Information water Tourist Information Mareeba Heritage and will keep Ravenshoe Visitor Centre Information Centre 24 Moore St 345 Byrnes St, Centenary Park you on Ravenshoe Qld 4888 Mareeba Qld 4880 the go ! (Tel) 07 40977700 (Tel) 07 4092 5674 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] When should I go there? When should I go there? January to December - potatoes January to December - paw paw January to December - bananas How do I get there? January to December - citrus February to May - avocados Ravenshoe is 147 km south west of Cairns February to March - longans on the Kennedy Highway. Cairns is serviced November to March- mangoes daily by air, rail and bus from Brisbane. November to January - lychees A daily bus service operates from Cairns to Atherton and then to Ravenshoe. How do I get there?

Mareeba is 63 km west of Cairns. Regular daily air, rail and bus services operate from Brisbane to Cairns. There is a regular bus service from Cairns to Mareeba. Queensland

52 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 53 TULLY QLD SOUTHERN

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Tully is a sugar town located 1557km from There are a number of hotels, motels, National Harvest Labour Brisbane and 180km south of Cairns on the caravan parks and backpacker hostels in Information Service Bruce Highway. Tully is known for being town. Backpacker hostels in town have a FREECALL 1800 062 332 the wettest place in Australia, receiving on good relationship with growers and can be www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail average 4134mm of rain per year. As a a good source for finding work in the area. result one of its notable features is its BRISBANE Places to Visit dense, green vegetation. In the Tully area General Requirements Boonah Shire is home to an array of there are many beautiful beach towns such BUNDABERG as Mission Beach and Bingal Bay. Tully is Job seekers looking for work in this area adventure experiences including gliding,

CHILDERS ultra lite flights, rock climbing, bush regarded as one of the most reliable "year must be fit, hard working and reliable. H’W BRUCE MUNDUBBERA round" work venues in Australia. Due to the tropical climate it is suggested walking, National Parks balloon flights

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www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Y Boonah QLD 4310 Y A GATTON Telephone: 07 5463 2233 Places to visit MOONIE H’W Fax: 07 5463 2135 LAIDLEY ST GEORGE Email: [email protected] BARWON H’W The Tully Sugar Mill, Golden Gumboot, Tully AY BOONAH Gorge (and try some white water rafting), When should I go there? GOONDIWINDI STANTHORPE bushwalking the World Heritage DIRRANBANDI Rainforests BRUXNER H’W March to April – sweet potato AY March to June - beans Tourist Information May to September – snow peas May to October – celery & chinese cabbage Tully Information Centre May to November – cabbage, cauliflower Bruce Highway & lettuce Tully Qld May to November – broccoli (Tel) 07 4068 2288 Don't forget BOONAH (THE SCENIC RIM) May to December – potatoes & beetroot June to December – carrots your hat and August to December – onions When should I go there? Where is Boonah? sunnies ! September to November – garlic November to December – beans January to December - bananas Located 1hr South of Brisbane and 1 1/4hr November to May – pumpkin, sweet corn, from the Gold Coast, Boonah is home to rich tomatoes & capsicum How do I get there? family enterprises in the picturesque Valleys December to February – melons & zucchini of the Scenic Rim. The region has a strong Tully is accessible by road via the Bruce history of farming since the early 1800’s. How do I get there? Highway, being 1557km north of Brisbane Produce is supplied to the Brisbane Markets, and 180km South of Cairns. It is well large supermarket chains, and for export From Brisbane you travel south west along connected by rail or bus using the overseas in either fresh or processed form. the Ipswich Highway and onto the Queensland network. Opportunities are available for employment Cunningham Highway towards Warwick & in most of the region either in harvesting, follow the Boonah signs. Travelling from packaging or processing produce. the Gold Coast through Nerang, Canungra, Beaudesert and head to Boonah. For a map and further information see www.boonah.qld.gov.au Queensland

54 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 55 CHILDERS

Where Can I Stay? St. Johns’ Lutheran Church, the Mystery Where is Childers? How do I get there? Craters, Botanical Gardens and Museum, The There are Queenslander Hotels, rental Hummock, Bert Hinkler’s house, Lady Elliot Childers is 320 km north of Brisbane, 50 km Childers is 320 km north of Brisbane properties and caravan parks at affordable Island and Lady Musgrave Island National south of Bundaberg just inland from Hervey following the Bruce Highway. It is 50 km rates. Some employers will arrange Park. Bay. The surrounding area has been a large south of Bundaberg, also on the Bruce accommodation. Cafes and restaurants are grower of Sugar Cane but in recent times a Highway. Regular rail and bus services abundant throughout the shire. Bookings Tourist Information lot of that area has given way to the travel to Childers daily from Brisbane. can be arranged by contacting the Boonah production of tomatoes, vegetables, Your own transport would be useful to Shire Visitor Information Centre, opening Bundaberg Region Ltd avocados and some macadamias. The town travel to the workplace. 9.30am to 4.00pm, 7 days per week. Cnr Mulgrave & Bourbong St is a popular tourist destination, especially Bundaberg Qld 4670 for the many historical buildings of interest Where can I stay? General Requirements (Tel) 07 4153 8888 to the National Trust. (Fax) 07 4153 8880 There are many Hotels, Motels, Backpacker Enthusiastic, willing workers who are Email: [email protected] Harvest Labour Assistance Hostels and a Caravan Park located in town. seeking a ‘true blue’ country experience. When should I go there? National Harvest Labour General Requirements BUNDABERG Information Service March to July - citrus FREECALL 1800 062 332 Work includes picking and packing and will Where is Bundaberg? April to July - vegetables www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail include some bending. You will need to be April to August - capsicum fit and healthy. Ensure that you have ample Bundaberg is 360 km north of Brisbane. It is April to August - rockmelon Places to visit rest ready for the day ahead and make sure on the Burnett River and 14km from the April to August - zucchini to have a water bottle with you as well as coast. It is a city in the sub-tropics where September to December - vegetables The Olde Butchers Shoppe, Childers clothing which will protect you against the the rainfall is considerable and the average October to January - tomato Pharmaceutical Museum, Soldiers Room weather. You will generally require your daily summer temperatures vary between 20 December to February - tropical Memorial, Childers Court House, Childers own transport as there is no public and 30 degrees Celsius. fruits and mangoes Military and Memorabilia Museum, transport available to the farms. Bundaberg is a significant centre for the Historical complex, Isis Central Mill, Burrum Queensland sugar industry. The large How do I get there? Coast National Park including Woodgate refineries and sugar mills support the and Kilkuna sections, Snakes Down Under, population of the thriving city. There is also Bundaberg is 360 km north of Brisbane Flying High Bird Sanctuary, district Wineries a large production of beef and dairy cattle, following the Bruce Highway. Regular air, and Mammino's Macadamia Farm. tropical fruit and vegetables. rail and bus services operate between The area produces nearly one-fifth of Brisbane and Bundaberg daily. Tourist Information DIRRANBANDI Australia’s sugar from its large mills and is transported from the bulk handling port. Where can I stay? Childers Visitors Centre Where is Dirranbandi? It is also recognised for the production of its Palace Hotel famous brown rum. It is the countries There are many Hotels, Motels, Caravan and 72 Churchill St Dirranbandi is located on the banks of the largest producer of tomatoes. Cabin Parks, Backpacker Hostels and Guest Childers Qld 4660 Balonne River, 600 km west of Brisbane and Houses available in town. Some camping (Tel) 07 4126 1994 70 km south of St. George in south west Harvest Labour Assistance facilities may be available on some farms (Fax) 07 4126 2837 Queensland. It is the gateway to the Culgoa during the harvest season. Email: [email protected] Flood Plains National Park, noted for its National Harvest Labour prolific bird life. Dirranbandi is an aboriginal Information Service General Requirements When should I go there? word meaning "swamp abounding in frogs FREECALL 1800 062 332 and waterfowl". It is claimed to be amongst www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Work includes picking and packing and will Jan to March - mangoes the best wool growing areas in Australia include some bending. You will need to be April to September - tomatoes although in recent times cotton has been a Places to visit fit and healthy. Ensure that you have ample July to April - avocados big industry source. rest ready for the day ahead and make sure October to January - zucchini The Cooperage and Craft Centre, to have a water bottle with you as well as December to February - lychees Includes St. George demonstrates the art of barrel-making and clothing which will protect you against the produces mini-barrels. weather. You will generally require your Tour the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, the own transport as there is no public transport Queensland home of the famous “Bundy Rum”. available to the workplace. 56 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 57 GATTON (LOCKYER VALLEY) GAYNDAH

Harvest Labour Assistance Where is Gatton? When should I go there? Where is Gayndah?

Joblink Plus Moree Situated in the heart of the rich and fertile March to April - sweet potato The rural township of Gayndah is 13 Balo St Lockyer Valley, Gatton was initially a stop March to June - beans situated 366 km north west of Brisbane and Moree NSW 2400 over point for the mail and coach service May to September - snow peas 144 km to the west and inland of (Tel) 1800 627 564 between Brisbane and the Darling Downs. May to October - celery & chinese cabbage Maryborough. It is located on the Burnett (Fax) 02 6752 8477 The region was one of the first areas of May to November - cabbage, cauliflower River which provides the irrigation water Email: [email protected] settlement in Queensland and has & lettuce that allows Gayndah to claim that it is the traditionally been a producer of fine cattle May to November - broccoli "Orange capital of Queensland". National Harvest Labour and a wide range of vegetable crops, May to December - potatoes & beetroot Information Service tomatoes and melons. Processing of some of July to November - carrots Gayndah includes the towns of FREECALL 1800 062 332 the crops through canning also occurs in the August to December - onions Mundubbera, Byrnestown and Eidsvold www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Gatton area and provides an extra level of September to November - garlic employment in the region as do the many November to December - beans Harvest Labour Assistance Places to visit cattle and horse studs which are situated in November to May - pumpkin, sweet corn, the rich valley. tomatoes & capsicum Forstaff OzJobs Culgoa Flood Plains National Park December to February - melons & zucchini c/- Riverview Caravan Park Harvest Labour Assistance 3 Barrow St Tourist Information How do I get there? Gayndah Qld 4625 National Harvest Labour (Tel) 07 4161 1729 Rural Transaction Centre, Dirranbandi Information Service Gatton is 86 km west of Brisbane on the OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 (Tel) 07 46258411 FREECALL 1800 062 332 Warrego Highway and is 40 km east of the (Fax) 07 4161 1579 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Darling Downs city of Toowoomba, also on Email: [email protected] When should I go there? the Warrego Highway. It is well serviced by Places to visit the daily bus and rail service between National Harvest Labour November to January - cotton chipping Brisbane and Toowoomba and is also on the Information Service Why not treat yourself to a little fun while Airport Flyer bus route to Brisbane. FREECALL 1800 062 332 How do I get there? you are staying here? There’s plenty to do www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail including great wining & dining and retail Where can I stay? Take the Warrego Highway, west from therapy; or for a real buzz try skydiving, a Places to visit Brisbane to Toowoomba, the Gore Highway hot air balloon ride with champagne There are Hotels, Motels and Caravan Parks to Goondiwindi and then the Carnarvon breakfast or maybe a little horse riding is located in town. There is a Backpacker Gayndah and District Historical Museum, Highway further west to St. George. Follow more to your liking. There’s plenty of Hostel at nearby Forest Hill. Some farms The Big Orange, Archer Lookout, McConnell the Castlereagh Highway, south from St. attractions to visit in the area including do have facilities for on farm camping Lookout on Mt. Gayndah, Historic buildings George, 95 km to Dirranbandi. There is no Black Duck Valley 4WD Park, Gatton Pioneer but you will need to have your own of interest in town and the Ellendale public transport to Dirranbandi. Village, Davson Art Gallery, Historic camping equipment. Orchard. Pubs/Hotels dotted along the Cobb & Co Where can I stay? Tourist Drive, Gatton College, Gatton General Requirements Tourist Information Equestrian Centre, and Glen Rock Pegional There is a Hotel, 2 motels, Caravan Park, Park - just to name a few. Work in the Lockyer Valley occurs Gayndah District Historical Museum Hostel and a Budget Lodge all in town. throughout the year. A good level of Simon St Tourist Information fitness is required. Care needs to be taken Gayndah Qld 4625 General Requirements to keep hydrated and to wear clothing (Tel) 07 4161 2226 Lake Apex Cafe and Tourist which will give some protection from the Cotton chipping requires standing for long Information Centre weather and crop conditions. Make sure When should I go there? hours, exposed to the weather during mid Lake Apex Drive that you get adequate rest ready for the summer in a very hot part of Australia. GATTON QLD 4343 day ahead. March to September - citrus picking (Tel) 07 5462 3430 and packing (Fax) 07 54628159 November to March - citrus pruning Email: [email protected] and crop thinning Queensland

58 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 59 60 GOONDIWINDI protection from the elements is vital. done in hot weather conditions so transport is essential. Much of the work equipment is an advantage. Own Accommodation is limited, so camping thinning. The work can be tiring. packing, Citrus pruning and crop W General Requirements Parks and Backpacker Hostels in town. There are many Hotels, Motels, Caravan Where can I stay? Highways. following both the Isis and Burnett Highways or 166 km west of Bundaberg, following the Bruce, Isis and Burnett Highway, 366 km north west of Brisbane Gayndah is situated on the Burnett How do I get there? Email: [email protected] (Fax) 02 6752 8477 (Tel) 1800 627 564 Moree NSW 2400 13 Balo St Joblink Plus Moree Harvest Labour Assistance meaning "resting place of the birds".) largest cotton gins. (The name is aboriginal Macintyre Valley. It has one of the world's with 30,000 hectares being grown in the Australia's largest cotton producing areas Goondiwindi is at the heart of one region on the banks of Macintyre River, Situated in the fertile "Darling Downs" Where is Goondiwindi? ork includes Citrus picking and Freecall 1800 062 332 summer in a very hot part of Australia. hours exposed to the elements during mid Cotton chipping requires standing for long General Requirements Hotel and Caravan Parks. There are a number of Motels, the Victoria Where can I stay? Highway from NSW. 132 km north of Moree on the Newell Brisbane on the Cunningham Highway and Goondiwindi is 326 km to the west of How do I get there? November to January - cotton chipping When should I go there? (Fax) 07 4671 3576 (Tel) 07 4671 2653 Goondiwindi Qld 4390 McLean St Community Information Centre Goondiwindi - Waggamba Tourist & T V Customs House and Museum, historic Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour ourist Information ictoria Hotel and the Macintyre Ginnery. LAIDLEY (LOCKYER VALLEY) Email: [email protected] (Tel) 07 5465 7642 (Fax) 7641 Wa Jumbo’s Fruit Barn Complex Lockyer Valley Visitor Information Centre T the valley is more to your liking. maybe a gentle hot air balloon flight over the patchwork of Lockyer Valley or up to 350km per hour as you descend over feet for a real rush and experience speeds of then why not jump out of a plane at 8000 lookouts – or if all that’s not to your liking picturesque views from one of the many Cobb & Co Tourist Drive, enjoy the the Historic Pubs/Hotels dotted along Lagoon Parklands, have a drink at one of Museum & Coffee Shoppe, relax at Narda ‘real’ cup of coffee at Das Neumann Haus through the Laidley Pioneer Village, enjoy a not step back in time and take a stroll where you’re sure to grab a bargain. Why week with plenty of Markets and stalls – Laidley is a hub of activity throughout the Places to Visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance Areas in the World”. one of the “Top Ten Most Fertile Farming the Laidley district. The Lockyer Valley is beetroot grown in Australia, comes from vegetables and fruit the majority of More recently farmers have turned to camps and establishing the dairy industry. saw the first settlers working logging protected by careful planning. The 1880’s natural beauty and lifestyle has been growing rural shires in Australia but its vegetables. Laidley is one of the fastest visitors than an abundance of fresh fruit and much more to offer its local residents and “Queensland’s Country Garden”, having Laidley has long been regarded as the Lockyer Valley –“The Valley of Variety”. hours drive west from inner city Brisbane in Laidley is ideally situated less than one Where is Laidley? ourist Information rg iha Hatton Vale Qld 4341 rrego Highway Freecall 1800 062 332 get adequate rest ready for the day ahead. and crop conditions. Make sure that you give you some protection from the weather hydrated and to wear clothing which will is required. Care needs to be taken keep throughout the year. A good level of fitness W General Requirements your own equipment. on farm camping but you will need to have Forest Hill. Some farms do have facilities for There is also a Backpacker Hostel at nearby offering visitors two free nights camping. grounds – Lake Dyer and Centenary Park located in town, as well two camping backpacker Lodge, and a Caravan Park motels, farm stays, country retreats, a are well catered for by way of hotels, V Where can I stay? township of Laidley. follow the road for 13km through to turn left at the Plainlands intersection and As you travel along the Warrego Highway, drive west from inner city Brisbane. Laidley’s situated less than one hours (85km) How do I get there? December to February – melons & zucchini November to December – beans tomatoes & capsicum November to May – pumpkin, sweet corn, September to November – garlic August to December – onions July to November – carrots May to December – potatoes & beetroot May to November – broccoli & lettuce May to November – cabbage, cauliflower May to October – celery & chinese cabbage May to September – snow peas March to June - beans March to April – sweet potato processed all year round including; V When should I go there? egetables are grown, harvested and isitors are always welcome in Laidley and ork in the Lockyer Valley occurs

61 Queensland 62 MUNDUBBERA November to December - grape picking August to May - asparagus June to July - grape pruning April to September - citrus January - mangoes When should I go there? (Tel) 07 4165 4549 Mundubbera Qld 4626 Durong Rd The Big Mandarin Tou River National Park. Golden Mile Orchard and Auburn The Big Mandarin, Folk Museum, Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 07 4165 4231 OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 (Tel) 07 4165 4549 Mundubbera Qld 4626 1 Anne St Forstaff OzJobs Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Gayndah and Eidsvold industry, especially mandarins, in the area. Burnett River now supports a large citrus both beef and dairying, irrigation from the of Maryborough. Initially a cattle region for Brisbane and 249 km north west inland Burnett River, 390 km north west of Mundubbera is located on the banks of Where is Mundubbera? rist Information Freecall 1800 062 332 MURGON www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance Including Goomeri, Cherbourg and Wondai Gympie. Burnett Highways. It is 134 km west of Brisbane via the Bruce, D'Aguilar and Murgon is situated 251 km north west of Where is Murgon? making the journey to area. that you have definite employment before As Mundubbera is so isolated it vital need to be physically fit and healthy. Most farms work a six day week so you also essential. the nights can be cold so warm clothing is Whilst it is often very hot during the day to be taken protect against the elements. hottest part of the year so great care needs Much of the work is done during General Requirements some farms. you as camping may be possible on It is advisable to take camping gear with accommodation is usually booked out. During the busy citrus harvest time 2 Caravan Parks located in town. There are 2 Hotels, Motels and Where can I stay? out of Mundubbera. There is no public transport operating in or west and inland from Maryborough. Highways. It is also 249 km to the north Brisbane via the Bruce and Burnett Mundubbera is 390 km north west of How do I get there? transport available. your own transport as there is no public fit and healthy. You will generally require include some bending. You will need to be W General Requirements can accommodate camping workers. gear would be an advantage as some farms Parks and Guest Houses in town. Camping There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan Where can I stay? Brisbane. Highways 251 km to the north west from T How do I get there? December to May - tomatoes When should I get there? (Tel) 07 4168 1984 Murgon Qld 4605 118a Lamb St Murgon District Development Bureau Tou Aboriginal Community and Goomeri. Goschnick's Machinery Museum, Cherbourg The Queensland Dairy Industry Museum, Places to visit Includes Nindigully and Dirranbandi sheep and cattle farmers. including cotton, horticulture, grape, wheat, service centre for the surrounding district population is near 3000. This town the 239km north of Moree. St George’s is located 479 km west of Brisbane and River in the vast mid-west of Queensland. It St. George is a rural town on the Balonne Where is St. George? ST GEORGE ake the Bruce, D'Aguilar and Burnett ork includes picking and packing will rist Information Freecall 1800 062 332 a bus from Moree, 370 km to the south. Adventure Highways from Brisbane. There is T from Brisbane or 503 km through Dalby and the Cunningham and Carnarvon Highways By road, 479 km through Goondiwindi via How do I get there? November to January - rock melons June to February - grapes November to December - onions November to January - cotton chipping to August - pumpkins November to January & June November to January - rock melons March to June - cotton June to February - grapes January to March - watermelons When should I go there? www.balonne.qld.gov.au [email protected] (Fax) 07 4625 4998 (Tel) 07 4620 8877 St. George Qld 4487 The Terrace (cnr. Roe St) Balonne Shire Visitors Information Centre T W Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 02 6752 8477 (Tel) 1800 627 564 Moree NSW 2400 13 Balo St Joblink Plus Harvest Labour Assistance ourist Information oowoomba taking the Warrego and Moonie eengallon and the Nindigully Hotel

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There are a number of Hotels, Motels and Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre Caravan Parks available in town. 28 Leslie Parade Stanthorpe Qld 4380 General Requirements (Tel) 07 4681 2057 (Fax) 07 46811200 South Australia Cotton chipping is carried out during the Email: [email protected] hottest part of the year. Care needs to be taken with protection from the elements. The work When should I go there? involves standing for long periods exposed to all weather conditions. November to May - apples, stone fruits, pears, tomatoes, capsicums, grapes and 3 ground crops. 4 How do I get there? STANTHORPE ADELAIDE 5

Where is Stanthorpe? Several interstate coaches pass through 6 Stanthorpe and there is a daily coach Stanthorpe is 220km south west of Brisbane service from Brisbane. There is no public SA REGIONAL TREE on the Queensland/NSW border. It is 60km transport in the area and the farms are located in approximately a 30 km radius of south of Warwick and 56km north of 3 town so your own transport is valuable. 1 RIVERLAND CLARE VALLEY Tenterfield. Stanthorpe is part of the Barmera Some accommodation places do provide Granite Belt, so named for the remarkable Berri Clare transport, for a fee, to farms out of town. Cadell landscape of protruding granite. The area Loxton boasts 4 spectacular National Parks and Monash Where can I stay? 4 ADELAIDE HILLS numerous wineries. At an altitude of 950 Paringa metres Stanthorpe is the coldest place in Ramco There are 3 Caravan Parks and 3 Backpacker Renmark Adelaide Hills Queensland and produces a diverse range of Waikerie fruit and vegetables including apples, pears, hostels. There are also several hotels and 5 stone fruit, tomatoes, capsicums, grapes and motels that offer special rates for seasonal FLEURIEU 2 BAROSSA VALLEY PENINSULA many ground crops such as lettuce. workers. For comprehensive information on accommodation contact the Stanthorpe Langhorne Creek Angaston Harvest Labour Assistance Visitor Information Centre or Forstaff McLaren Vale OzJobs Harvest Office. Lyndoch Nuriootpa Forstaff OzJobs Tanunda 6 General requirements LIMESTONE Cnr Rogers and Railway Sts COAST Stanthorpe Qld 4380 (Tel) 07 4681 3746 It is very important to check the current Coonawarra situation before heading to Stanthorpe as Penola OR (Tel) 1300 720 126 (Fax) 07 4681 1931 the situation can change quickly. Work can Email: [email protected] be very physically demanding and ABOUT SA jobseekers therefore need to be reasonably National Harvest Labour fit and able to work outdoors for long Irrigation farming and dryland cropping, Wine regions of the Barossa and Clare Valleys Information Service periods. Orchard work will often require particularly in the east of the State and are midstate to the north of Adelaide with FREECALL 1800 062 332 the use of ladders and vegetable work dryland stock production in the State's the Southern Vales area south of the city and www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail consistent bending. Workers will require north are the production features of close to the coast. Market gardens are sturdy footwear (not sandals or thongs), South Australia. located on the northern plains with the Places to visit hats, long-sleeved shirts and a large The Murray River provides wealth through state's grain production based to the north water bottle. irrigation of citrus, grapes and stone fruit in and west. Adelaide, the State capital, is National Parks - Girraween, Sundown, Bald the east as it enters the State and sweeps situated on the Torrens River and nestles Rock, Boonoo Boonoo Wineries, Art Gallery southwards to the sea. Australia's premier between the Mount Lofty Ranges and and Stanthorpe Museum. Holdfast Bay. 64 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 65 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Harvest Chart

Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Adelaide Hills Coonawarra Apples Apple Cherry Picking Barley Beans Grape Picking Canola Grape Pruning Cherry Pears Grape Picking Vine Training Grapes Pruning Angaston Potatoes Grape Picking Langhorne Creek Grape Pruning Grape Picking Vine Training Grape Pruning Bamera Loxton Apples Apples Cherries Citrus Citrus Grape Picking Grape Picking Grape Pruning Grape Pruning Pears Pears Stone Fruit Stone Fruit Berri Lyndoch Apples Grape Picking Cherries Grape Pruning Citrus Grape Picking Vine Training Grape Pruning McLaren Vale Pears Grape Picking Stone Fruit Grape Pruning Cadell Citrus Monash Grape Picking Citrus Grape Pruning Grape Picking Stone Fruit Grape Pruning Clare Stone Fruit Grape Picking Nuriootpa Grape Pruning Grape Picking Vine Training Grape Pruning Vine Training

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National Harvest Labour Information Service Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Paringa Citrus Places to visit South Australia

Grape Picking Lake Bonney, Sir Donald Campbell Memorial Grape Pruning Obelisk, Napper's Old Accommodation Hotel, ADELAIDE Pelican Point Resort, Cobdogla Irrigation and Stone Fruit Steam Museum, Rocky's Country Music Hall Penola of Fame, Overland Corner Hotel, Banrock Station Wine and Wetlands Centre and Apple CADELL Bonneyview Wines. Barley

RAMCO Tourist Information Beans STURT HWY RENMARK PARINGA WAIKERIE Canola MONASH Barmera Tourist Information Centre BARMERA Cherry BERRI Barwell Ave Barmera SA 5354 (Tel) 08 8588 2289 Grape Picking (Fax) 08 8588 2777

Grapes Pruning LOXTON Email: [email protected] Potatoes When should I go there? Ramco Citrus BARMERA January to March - apples Grape Picking January to March - pears February to April - grape picking Grape Pruning Where is Barmera? May to August - grape pruning Stone Fruit May to February - citrus Barmera is located on the shores of Lake Renmark October to November - cherries Bonney in the Riverland of SA. This Oct to March - stone fruits Apples historical town relies on grapes, citrus, Cherries stone fruits and tourism which is attracted How do I get there? by both the River Murray and Lake Bonney. Citrus Massive corporate plantings of wine grapes Barmera is 220 km north east of Adelaide Grape Picking have occurred in recent times in the following the Sturt Highway. It is 45 km east Grape Pruning surrounding area, opening much new of Waikerie, 14 km west of Berri and 29 km country to irrigation and agriculture. Pears south west of Renmark. Regular bus service operates from Sydney to Adelaide via the Stone Fruit Includes Cobdogla, Overland Corner, Riverland, and from Adelaide to the Tanunda Kingston-on-Murray and Moorook Riverland daily. There is no public transport Grape Picking in the Riverland so having your own Harvest Labour Assistance Grape Pruning transport is essential.

Vine Training MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Where can I stay? Waikerie Harvest Labour Office 3 Riverview Dr Citrus Barmera has a Hotel, Motels, Backpacker, Berri SA 5345 Caravan and Cabin Parks in town and around Grape Picking (Tel) 08 8582 9307 the Lake. There are very little camping facili- Grape Pruning (Fax) 08 8582 5099 ties or hut accommodation on farms. The Email: [email protected] Stone Fruit Backpacker hostel provides transport for it’s clients. 68 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 69 70 to prepare for the day ahead. is essential and adequate rest must be taken yourself from the elements. A water bottle hot. Great care needs to be taken protect summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements & Flora and Fauna reserve, Berri Estates The Big Orange, Wilabalangaloo Homestead Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Service The National Harvest Labour Information Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Dr Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Glossop and Lyrup accessed from here. Reserve and Conservation Park can be tourist centre. The Katarapko Game north east of Adelaide it is also a major and some dried vine fruits. Only 236 km area is also known for its dried tree fruits known wineries and Berri Fruit Juice. The grapes and citrus, the area having well as a large area for the production of wine Riverland district of SA. It is well known River, one of the 5 towns in rich Berri is located on the banks of Murray Where is Berri? BERRI Freecall 1800 062 332 to prepare for the day ahead. is essential and adequate rest must be taken yourself from the elements. A water bottle hot. Great care needs to be taken protect summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements it’s clients. The backpacker hostel provides loan cars for Parks and Backpacker available in town. There is a Hotel, Motels, Caravan and Cabin Where can I stay? through Berri daily. Adelaide to Riverland bus services travel The regular Adelaide to Sydney and km from Barmera and 24 Loxton. Riverland region, 21 km from Renmark, 15 the Sturt Highway. It is in the centre of Berri is 236 km north east of Adelaide on How do I get there? October to March - stone fruits October to November - cherry picking May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking January to April - apples and pears When should I go there? Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5522 (Tel) 08 8582 5511 Berri SA 5343 Riverview Dr Berri Visitor Information Centre Touri Theatrette. Wines, Berrivale Orchards Showroom and Park Dried Fruits retail centre, Tandou Winery, Sculpture of Jimmy James, Angas st Information CADELL October to March - stone fruits May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to March - grape picking When should I go there? (Fax) 08 8541 2332 (Tel) 08 8541 2332 W Sturt Highway The Orange Tree T Spectacular river views Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Dr Berri Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Harvest Labour Assistance and stone fruit. small settlement producing citrus, grapes flow and turns south to the sea. It is a where the Murray River changes its westerly W Riverland and is 30 km north west of the western most settlement of Cadell is 196 km north east of Adelaide. It Where is Cadell? ourist Information aikerie SA 5330 aikerie. Cadell is 11 km east of Morgan, Freecall 1800 062 332 must be taken to prepare for the day ahead. water bottle is essential and adequate rest to protect yourself from the elements. A extremely hot. Great care needs to be taken the summer months, which can be Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements facilities for camping. farms have on-farm hut accommodation or A Hotel and Caravan Park are in town. Some Where can I stay? transport to Cadell. through Waikerie daily. There is no public Adelaide to Riverland bus services travel settlement. The Adelaide to Sydney and about 25 km to the small riverside and travelling parallel with the River for turning at Waikerie, 177 km from Adelaide Cadell is to the north of Sturt Highway, How do I get there? LOXTON and is a feature of the region. the southern side, side where Loxton sits The meandering River has steep banks on growing the range of horticultural crops. settlement of Ex-Servicemen after WWII, which saw substantial growth through the Winery. Loxton was another of the areas "drying green" and McGuigan Simeon Angas Park Dried Fruits with their massive with some of the largest processors being fruits, citrus and wine grape production, River, Loxton is well known for its dried tree region. Lying on the banks of Murray the most southerly point of Riverland Loxton is one of the major towns and at Where is Loxton?

71 South Australia 72 Loxton daily. Some connecting bus services operate to Riverland through Berri and Renmark. Adelaide to Sydney and the town. Daily bus services operate from 24 km south of Berri, its closest Riverland following the Sturt Highway and then Loxton is 255 km east of Adelaide How do I get there? October to March - stone fruit picking May to February - citrus picking May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking January to March - apples and pears When should I go there? Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8584 6225 (Tel) 08 8584 7919 Loxton SA 5333 Bookpurnong Terrace Centre & Gallery Loxton Visitor Information To Loxton Historic Village, Peppercorn tree. Knowledge, Charles Sturt Memorial, Loxton Soldier's Memorial, Tree of Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Dr Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance urist Information Freecall 1800 062 332 MONASH T Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Drive Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance new Winery ventures. east of Barmera. It is the home to some It is 21 km west of Renmark and 15 producing grapes, citrus and stone fruits. a small settlement in the Riverland district Monash, 230 km north east of Adelaide, is Where is Monash? day ahead. rest must be taken to prepare for the A water bottle is essential and adequate protect yourself from the elements. hot. Great care needs to be taken summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements hostel provides transport for it clients. on-farm accommodation. The backpacker are located in town. There is very little and Cabin Park B & Guesthouses A Hotel / Motel, Backpacker, Caravan Where can I stay? andou Wines and Monash Playground. to prepare for the day ahead. is essential and adequate rest must be taken yourself from the elements. A water bottle hot. Great care needs to be taken protect summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements Riverland towns nearby. accommodation available in the other available during the harvest season. There is Monash. Very little on farm accommodation There is no commercial accommodation in Where can I stay? so having your own transport is essential. There is no public transport in the Riverland travel through Berri which is 7 km south. services operate from Adelaide daily but Adelaide on the Sturt Highway. Regular bus Riverland of SA. It is 230 km north east between Renmark and Barmera in the Monash is located on the Berri by-pass How do I get there? October to March - stone fruits May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking When should I go there? Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5522 (Tel) 08 8582 5511 Berri SA 5343 Riverview Dr Berri Visitor Information Centre T ourist Information Freecall 1800 062 332 P October to March - stone fruits May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking When should I go there? Email: (Fax) 08 8586 5444 (Tel) 08 8586 6704 Renmark SA 5341 Murray Ave Information Centre Renmark Paringa Visitor T and Lock 5. Forest, Heading Cliffs Memorial park, The Black Stump, Murtho Paringa Suspension Bridge, Bert Dix Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Drive Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Lindsay Point and Murtho at Lindsay Point. almonds lies to the north east of town stone fruit. A large production area of settlement producing grapes, citrus and Adelaide. It is a small horticultural Murray River and 260 km north east of Paringa is 5 km east of Renmark on the Where is Paringa? ourist Information ARINGA [email protected]

73 South Australia 74 day ahead. rest must be taken to prepare for the A water bottle is essential and adequate protect yourself from the elements. hot. Great care needs to be taken summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements Houseboats in the town. Cottages and Cabins as well many There is a Hotel / Motel, Caravan Park, Where can I stay? to Melbourne. and Mildura. Mildura coaches can connect Renmark and Adelaide stop for coaches. Coaches run between Renmark (5km from Paringa) is the main (which runs between Adelaide and Sydney). Paringa is located on the Sturt Highway How do I get there? Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Drive Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Qualco seasonal vegetables. stone fruits with small amounts of The area produces grapes, citrus and the western end of SA's Riverland. Murray River 7 km west of Waikerie at nestles into the southern bank of The small irrigation settlement of Ramco Where is Ramco? RAMCO Freecall 1800 062 332 day ahead. rest must be taken to prepare for the A water bottle is essential and adequate protect yourself from the elements. hot. Great care needs to be taken summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements harvest season. available on some farms during the facilities or hut type accommodation in Ramco. Very little on-farm camping There is no commercial accommodation Where can I stay? transport to Ramco. at Waikerie but there is no regular public Adelaide. The daily inter-capital bus stops turning at Waikerie, 177 km north east of Ramco is 7 km off the Sturt Highway, How do I get there? October to March - stone fruits May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking When should I go there? (Fax) 08 8541 2332 (Tel) 08 8541 2332 W Sturt Highway The Orange Tree T Lock 2 Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour ourist Information aikerie SA 5330 RENMARK Email: (Fax) 08 8586 5444 (Tel) 08 8586 6704 Renmark SA 5341 Murray Ave Information Centre Renmark Paringa Visitors To Renmano Winery. of Wildlife, Angove's Winery and Lookout Towers, Bredl's Wonder World Chaffey Theatre, Ruston's Rose Garden, Folklore Gallery, Olivewood, PS Industry, Renmark Community Hotel, Harding's Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Drive Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Cooltong, Lindsay Point and Murtho WWII, particularly around Cooltong. of area occurred as Soldier Settlement after and seasonal vegetables. A major expansion use, citrus fruits and stone some olives including grapes for wine, drying and table produces a wide range of horticultural crops settlement in Australia, the Renmark area based activity. The oldest Irrigation major tourist attraction with a lot of river for its scenic riverbank location Renmark is a business centre for the SA Riverland. Famous Renmark is the largest town and Where is Renmark? urist Information [email protected] Freecall 1800 062 332 to prepare for the day ahead. is essential and adequate rest must be taken yourself from the elements. A water bottle hot. Great care needs to be taken protect summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements the harvest season. accommodation is available on farms during facilities for camping or hut type Houseboats in town. Very little farm Cottages, Caravan Parks and many Renmark has a Hotel, Motels, Cabins and Where can I stay? Mildura coaches can connect to Melbourne. Adelaide and Renmark Mildura. Coaches run between Renmark and Renmark is the main stop for coaches. (which runs between Adelaide and Sydney). Renmark is located on the Sturt Highway How do I get there? October to March - stone fruits October to November - cherries May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking January to March - pears January to March - apples When should I go there? W . as a World class Gliding venue. many water activities. Waikerie is also known river also provides tourism for the area, with the area include grapes and stone fruits. The decentralisation. Production of other crops in the result of a successful social experiment in lookouts. The Murray River with many scenic river located on top of the steep banks major towns of the Riverland SA. It is the western most point and is one of 5 W Where is Waikerie? aikerie is 177 km north east of Adelaide at AIKERIE establishment of the town was

75 South Australia 76 during the harvest season. accommodation is available on farms facilities for camping or hut type available in town. Very little farm Caravan and Cabin Parks Houseboats There is a Hotel, Motels, B & B's, Where can I stay? W There is no public transport around the inter-capital bus services travel from Adelaide. following the Sturt Highway. Daily W How do I get there? October to March - stone fruits May to February - citrus May to August - grape pruning February to April - grape picking When should I go there? (Fax) 08 8541 2332 (Tel) 08 8541 2332 W Sturt Highway The Orange Tree T Glider Field. lookout, Sunlands Pump Station and Waikerie The Orange Tree, Township and Scenic Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Email: [email protected] (Fax) 08 8582 5099 (Tel) 08 8582 9307 Berri SA 5343 3 Riverview Drive Harvest Labour Office MADEC Jobs Australia Berri Harvest Labour Assistance ourist Information aikerie area. aikerie is 177 km north east of Adelaide aikerie SA 5330 Freecall 1800 062 332 day ahead. rest must be taken to prepare for the A water bottle is essential and adequate protect yourself from the elements. hot. Great care needs to be taken summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements Important Phone No’s SA Winery Lutheran Church, Saltram Winery, Yalumba Collingrove Homestead, Gawler Park Fruits, Blacksmith Shop, Angaston Galleria, Angas Park Dried Fruits Centre, Angaston Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance ideal place to relax and explore the Barossa. creek meandering through the town, it is an in the 1830s. With beautiful parks and a George Fife Angas, who settled in the area German heritage and takes its name from T Adelaide and east of Nuriootpa V set on the highest point in Barossa Angaston is a delightful rural village that Where is Angaston? ANGASTON anunda. The town shares an English and alley. It is located 77km north-east of BAROSSA VALLEY GAWLER

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VALLEY HWY NURIOOTPA LYNDOCH TANUNDA ADELAIDE Freecall 1800 062 332 ANGASTON to prepare for the day ahead. is essential and adequate rest must be taken yourself from the elements. A water bottle hot. Great care needs to be taken protect summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements Barossa Valley B&Bs and farm stays throughout the and Camping grounds, Guest Houses, There are Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Caravan Where can I stay? T Murray Bridge and travel to Palmer From Melbourne via Eden Valley, turn off at Renmark and enter via Truro and Nuriootpa. From Sydney and Mildura take the A20 from Adelaide and the Region. offers a daily scheduled service between The Barossa-Adelaide Passenger Service and the Barossa Valley Way. (A20) to Sturt Highway and enter via Gawler From Adelaide take the Main North Road How do I get there? September to December – vine training June to September – grape pruning January to April – grape picking When should I go there? W Email: [email protected] Or 1300 852 982 (Fax) 08 8563 0616 (Tel) 088563 0600 T 66-68 Murray Street Barossa Wine & Visitor Information Centre Tou ungkillo and enter at Mount Pleasant. anunda SA 5352 ebsite: www.barossa-region.org rist Information

77 South Australia 78 L Gawler and the Barossa Valley Way. (A20) to Sturt Highway and enter via From Adelaide take the Main North Road How do I get there? September to December – vine training June to September – grape pruning January to April – grape picking When should I go there? W Email: [email protected] or 1300 852 982 (Fax) 08 8563 0616 (Tel) 088563 0600 T Murray Street 66-68 Barossa Wine & Visitor Information Centre T Estate. Restaurant, Barossa Helicopters, Yaldara Lavender Farm, Lyndoch Bakery and Chateau Barrosa Hill of Roses, Lyndoch Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance and Sherries. Semillons, Shiraz, Cabernets and fine Ports award-winning Rieslings, Chardonnays, multicultural history as well and Seppelt. It is an area rich in giants such as Penfolds, Orlando, Henschke family-owned vineyards and wine industry supported by a number of small, Adelaide. Today it is a vibrant town of the Barossa Valley, 55km north-east of The town is positioned at the southern end South Australia dating back to 1839. Ly Where is Lyndoch? YNDOCH ourist Information anunda SA 5352 ndoch is one of the oldest towns in ebsite: www.barossa-region.org Freecall 1800 062 332 and get adequate rest for the day ahead. sleeved shirt. Have a water bottle available sturdy foot-ware, sun protection and a long elements. It is recommended that you wear must be taken to protect yourself from the Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care General Requirements Cottages, Houses, Units, Cottages. Houses, Guesthouses, Units, from Motels & Motor Inns, Bed Breakfast The accommodation in Lyndoch ranges Where can I stay? T Murray Bridge and travel to Palmer From Melbourne via Eden Valley, turn off at Renmark and enter via Truro and Nuriootpa. From Sydney and Mildura take the A20 from Adelaide and the Region. offers a daily scheduled service between The Barossa-Adelaide Passenger Service Wines, Wolf Blass Wines Ewell Vineyards, Kaesler Wines, Penfolds Barossa Nursery and Tea Rooms, Hamilton Farm Shop, Old Wine Heritage Museum, Barossa Valley Golf Club, Maggie Beer’s Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance parks, gardens and shaded picnic spots. of 3486. The town boasts beautiful public north-east of Adelaide with a population centre for the Region. It is located 76 km the Barossa Valley and is the commercial Nuriootpa is one of the larger towns in Where is Nuriootpa? NURIOOTPA ungkillo and enter at Mount Pleasant. NURIOOTPA cont and get adequate rest for the day ahead. sleeved shirt. Have a water bottle available sturdy foot-ware, sun protection and a long elements. It is recommended that you wear must be taken to protect yourself from the Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care General Requirements Barossa Valley. Houses, B&Bs and farm stays throughout the Caravan and Camping grounds, Guest There are Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Where can I stay? T Murray Bridge and travel to Palmer Melbourne via Eden Valley, turn off at enter via Truro and Nuriootpa. From Mildura take the A20 from Renmark and Adelaide and the Region. From Sydney offers a daily scheduled service between The Barossa-Adelaide Passenger Service and the Barossa Valley Way. (A20) to Sturt Highway and enter via Gawler From Adelaide take the Main North Road How do I get there? September to December – vine training June to September – grape pruning January to April – grape picking When should I go there? W Email: [email protected] Or 1300 852 982 (Fax) 08 8563 0616 (Tel) 088563 0600 T Murray Street 66-68 Barossa Wine & Visitor Information Centre T ourist Information ungkillo and enter at Mount Pleasant. anunda SA 5352 ebsite: www.barossa-region.org Freecall 1800 062 332 W Email: [email protected] or 1300 852 982 (Fax) 08 8563 0616 (Tel) 08 8563 0600 T 66-68 Murray St Barossa Wine and Visitor Centre T and Pastry shops. district Wineries, Craft, Antiques, Small goods Story Book Cottage and Wacky Wood, many Office, Cooperages, Mengler's Hill Lookout, John's Lutheran Churches, Auricht's Printing Winery, Goat Square, Tabor, Langmeil and St. Post Office Museum, Chateau Tanunda Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance Rowland Flat, Greenock and Keyneton Includes Nuriootpa, Angaston, Lyndoch, in the area. supported by the strong tourist industry crafts, antiques and small goods are made in the region. A fine range of arts, world for the bold table wines which are and has made a name for itself around the participated. The wine industry is dominant a battle in Spain which Colonel Light had "Barrosa", meaning "Hill of Roses", a site incorrectly spelt from the Spanish word Surveyor-General, Colonel Light, but name Barossa, was given by the then strong German influence even though the town "Langmeil", the region maintains a Originally settled by Germans, who called the and Vineyards is through the Valley. Australia's largest concentration of Wineries on the eastern side of Adelaide Hills. wine region. It is 80 km north of Adelaide famous Barossa Valley, Australia's premier T Where is Tanunda? T ourist Information anunda SA 5352 anunda is located in the heart of ANUNDA eb: www.barossa-region.org

79 South Australia SA CLARE VALLEY SA ADELAIDE HILLS

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January to April - grape picking Clare Valley Visitor Centre June to September - grape pruning 229 Main North Rd September to December - vine training Clare SA 5453 Ph 1800 242 131 South Australia How do I get there? Fax 08 8842 1117 BURRA Email [email protected] Take Main North Road out of central CLARE ADELAIDE Web www.clarevalley.com.au Adelaide for 43 km north. Take the Barossa ADELAIDE BARRIER FWY Valley exit just before Gawler travelling then SADDLEWORTH When should I go there? 37 km on the Barossa Valley Highway to Tanunda further to the north. January to April – grape picking SOUTH EASTERN FWY June to September – grape pruning Where can I stay? September to December – vine training MOUNT BARKER

There are Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Caravan How do I get there? and Cabin Parks, Guest Houses, B & B's, Farm and eco-stays in town and through Take Main North Rd out of central Adelaide. the valley. Then take the Clare Valley exit just after the CLARE Gawler exit and travel directly north for General Requirements 88kms on Main North Rd to the town of Where is Clare? Clare. There are bus services that travel to Most of the work is carried out in the and from Adelaide daily; there is no public summer months, which can be extremely Clare is located 134 kms north of Adelaide. transport around the Clare area. ADELAIDE HILLS hot. Great care needs to be taken to protect The Clare wine region produces Australia’s yourself from the elements. A water bottle is premier cool climate wine and it’s no Where can I stay? essential and adequate rest must be taken surprise that the region has earned its name Where are the Adelaide Hills? to prepare for the day ahead. as the home of Australia’s Riesling. The first There are Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Caravan winery was established in 1851 by three & Cabin Parks, Self-contained Cottages and The Adelaide hills are located 20 minutes Jesuit priests and today the Clare Valley has Farm Stays throughout the Clare Valley. from the heart of Adelaide and boast great more than 40 cellar doors scattered in and food, fine wines and stunning scenery. around the five intimate valleys of the wine General Requirements The region is renowned for its produce region, most are within a 20km radius of including, strawberries, apples, pears, the Clare Township. The historic mining Most of the work is carried out in the cherries, potatoes and wine grapes. towns of Burra and Mintaro are close by summer months, which can be extremely The Hills are comprised of a number of SPF and support the strong tourist industry in hot. Great care needs to be taken to sub regions or areas, namely the Mt Lofty 30+ the region. protect yourself from the elements. area, the Norton Summit area, the Torrens A water bottle is essential and adequate rest Valley, the Onkaparinga Valley, Hahndorf Harvest Labour Assistance must be taken to prepare for the day ahead. and Mt Barker. Remember National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance the Information Service FREECALL 1800 062 332 National Harvest Labour sunscreen www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Information Service FREECALL 1800 062 332 Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail

Sevenhill Cellars, Martindale Hall, Riesling Trail, Burra, Antiques & Collectables, Art & Craft, Local Food Producers, Cellar Doors, Mintaro Maze, Clare National Trust Museum, Quarry Hill Lookout, Timandra Garden 80 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 81 Places to visit Tourist Information Includes McLaren Flat and Willunga SA FLEURIEU PENINSULA Hahndorf historic German settlers village, Strathalbyn Visitor Centre Harvest Labour Assistance Hahndorf Farm Barn, Mt Lofty Scenic Railway Station lookout, The Big Rocking Horse, Hans 20 South Terrace National Harvest Labour Heysen’s historic home – The Cedars, Strathalbyn SA 5255 Information Service South Australia Museums, Jurlique International Skin Care, (Tel) 08 8536 3212 FREECALL 1800 062 332 wineries and historic gardens. Email: [email protected] www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail

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Adelaide Hills Visitor January to April - grape picking Hardy's Tintara Winery, The Barn, Information Centre ADELAIDE June to September - grape pruning Congregational Church, Salopian Inn and 41 Main St the districts Wineries. Hahndorf SA 5245 How do I get there? Tourist Information (Tel) 08 8388 1185 SOUTH EASTERN FWY (Fax) 08 8388 1319 Langhorne Creek is 66 km south east of Email: [email protected] Adelaide. Follow the South Eastern Freeway McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Peninsula Tourist MOUNT BARKER from the city, and take the Strathalbyn exit. Information Centre When should I go there? From Strathalbyn, Langhourne Creek is only Main Rd McLAREN VALE 15km down the road. There is no public McLaren Vale SA 5171 February to April – grape picking transport to Langhorne Creek. (Tel) 08 8323 9455 LANGHORNE CREEK February to May – apple and pears (Fax) 08 8323 9949 June to September – grape pruning Where can I stay? October to January – cherry picking When should I go there? September to December – vine training There is a Hotel and some B & Bs locally and LANGHORNE CREEK some Hotels, Motel, B & Bs and a caravan February to April - grape picking How to get there? and Cabin Park located in nearby May to August - grape pruning Strathalbyn. The Adelaide Hills are a 20 minute drive Where is Langhorne Creek? How do I get there? from Adelaide via the six lane South General Requirements Eastern Freeway, which links Adelaide to Langhorne Creek is about 66km south McLaren Vale is 39 km south of Adelaide Melbourne. A regular bus service travels east from Adelaide on the Bremer River Most of the work is carried out in the following Main South Road. Bus services daily from Adelaide city to major Hills near Lake Alexandrina and the mouth of summer months, which can be extremely operate daily from Adelaide. Air, rail and townships. Call the Passenger Transport the Murray River. hot. Great care needs to be taken to protect bus services travel to Adelaide from all Board on (08) 8210 1000. yourself from the elements. A water bottle other capitals daily. Harvest Labour Assistance is essential and adequate rest must be taken Where can I stay? to prepare for the day ahead. Where can I stay? National Harvest Labour There are hotels, motels, bed and Information Service There are Hotels, Motels, Cottages and breakfasts and budget options throughout FREECALL 1800 062 332 Cabins, B & B's and a Caravan Park located the Adelaide Hills. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail McLAREN VALE in town.

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Most of the work is carried out in the Lake Alexandrina, Milang and Tolderol McLaren Vale is 39 km south of Adelaide. Most of the work is carried out in the summer months which can be extremely Game Reserve and Bleasdale’s Winery, A large area of the Southern Vales is summer months, which can be extremely hot. Great care needs to be taken to Nurragi Conservation Reserve, Historic planted to vineyards with more than 30 hot. Great care needs to be taken to protect protect yourself from the elements. Railway Station at Strathalbyn, Antiques Wineries, including Hardy's and Seaview, yourself from the elements. A water bottle A water bottle is essential and adequate and Collectables. which have been established for more than is essential and adequate rest must be taken rest must be taken to prepare for the 150 years. The area was the second wine to prepare for the day ahead. day ahead. region established in SA. A wonderful historic tourist and craft area. 82 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 83 84 COONAWARRA SA Experience based round Mount Gambier. Park and the Blue Lake Volcanic Drive Coorong National Parks, Canunda Naracoorte Caves, Bool Lagoon and Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance word meaning 'wild honeysuckle'. town's name derives from an Aboriginal km) there are a total of 21 wineries. The Coonawarra to Penola (a distance of only 7 producing towns. Along the road from most prominent grape growing and wine area Coonawarra is one of South Australia’s each City. Based in a cool climate growing and Melbourne, approximately 4 hours from Coonawarra is located between Adelaide Where is Coonawarra?

LIMESTONE COAST HIGHWAY ONE HIGHWAY ADELAIDE COONAWARRA MT GAMBIER Freecall 1800 062 332 PENOLA day ahead. rest must be taken to prepare for the A water bottle is essential and adequate protect yourself from the elements. hot. Great care needs to be taken summer months, which can be extremely Most of the work is carried out in General Requirements and Kalangadoo. Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Beachport accommodation options are available in Cabins, Lodges & Chalets. Backpacker Motels, Hotels, Apartments, Cottages & Accommodation in Coonawarra consists of Where can I stay? and Rex offer services. Mount Gambier. Both O’Connor Airlines ate from Adelaide and Melbourne to Stateliner. Regular air services also oper- through to the Coonawarra from Premier Mount Gambier with daily connections available and VLINE provide a service to Great Ocean Road. Public transport is or the coastal road route through and Melbourne. Use the main Highway 1 Allow 4 hours drive from both Adelaide How do I get there? June to August - grape pruning February to May - grape picking February to March - potatoes December – barley December – canola December to February – apple picking December to January - beans December to January – cherry picking November to May – apple picking When should I go there? W Facsimile: (08) 8737 2251 T Penola SA 5277 27 Arthur Street Penola-Coonawarra Visitor Centre T ourist Information elephone: (08) 8737 2855 ebsite: www.thelimestonecoast.com PENOLA June to August - grape pruning February to May - apple picking February to May - grape picking February to March - potatoes December – barley December – canola December to February – apple picking December to January – beans December to January – cherry picking November to May – apple picking When should I go there? W Facsimile: (08) 8737 2251 T Penola SA 5277 27 Arthur Street Penola-Coonawarra Visitor Centre T Experience based round Mount Gambier. Park and the Blue Lake Volcanic Drive Coorong National Parks, Canunda Naracoorte Caves, Bool Lagoon and Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Service National Harvest Labour Harvest Labour Assistance areas for the wine industry. experiences as well cold climate growing The region offers significant coastal McKillop, Australia's first saint. central location in the life of Mary century. The town is also famous as the produced excellent red wines for the past lies the famous terra rosa soils which have town in the region and north of Adelaide and Melbourne. It is the oldest Gambier and approximately 4 hours from Penola is located 50km North of Mount Where is Penola? ourist Information elephone: (08) 8737 2855 ebsite: www.thelimestonecoast.com Freecall 1800 062 332 and get adequate rest for the day ahead. sleeved shirt. Have a water bottle available sturdy foot-ware, sun protection and a long elements. It is recommended that you wear must be taken to protect yourself from the Harvest time can be extremely hot. Care General Requirements and Kalangadoo. Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Beachport accommodation options are available in Cabins, Lodges & Chalets. Backpacker Motels, Hotels, Apartments, Cottages & Accommodation in Penola consists of Where can I stay? Rex offer services. to Mt Gambier. Both O’Connor Airlines and also operate from Adelaide and Melbourne from Premier Stateliner. Regular air services daily connections through to Coo VLINE provide a service to Mt Gambier with Road. Public transport is available and coastal road route through the Great Ocean Melbourne. Use the main Highway 1 or Allow 4 hrs drive from both Adelaide and How do I get there? Australia and "Wow ! I'm making a seeing buck" nawarra

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Mushrooms T TAS REGIONAL TREE ABOUT TASMANIA Stone fruit Vegetable The island State, below Bass Straight, has a 1 NORTH WEST vital place in the production of apples, hops Huonville and oysters in Australia. The fertile Valleys Burnie of the Huon, Derwent and Coal Rivers in the Apples Devonport south and the Leven and Tamar River Valleys in the north are responsible for much of the Apricots Ulverstone State's developed horticulture. Cultural Cherries changes have seen the production of wine and other fruit crops as well as herbs in Grapes 2 NORTH recent times. The Tasmanian wine industry is well regarded for the subtlety of its many Grape Pruning Launceston cool climate varieties. Forestry has been Scottsdale important historically and the husbandry of Strawberries high quality sheep and cattle is also important to the economy of the State. Launceston 3 Hobart, the State capital, is located in the SOUTH south and is situated on the banks of the Apple Derwent River, where every year comes to a Grape Picking Huonville close with the finish of the world famous New Norfolk Sydney to Hobart yacht race at Constitution Grape Pruning Richmond Dock, in the heart of the city. For information about Tasmania visit Vegetable www.discovertasmania.com High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for Low requirement for High need for out labour - Some out of area labour - Little or no work of area labour labour may be required may be available

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HUON HWY Seed Veg Prod Stone Fruit BURNIE Scottsdale Hop Picking Where is Burnie? Ulverstone Harvest Labour Assistance Hop Picking Burnie is a north coast town originally vital National Harvest Labour as a timber port but now is the largest Information Service Mushroom container terminal in Tasmania. It is located FREECALL 1800 062 332 152 km north west of Launceston on the www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Potato Bass Highway. Much of the States produce Tomato leaves from Burnie to make its way to the Places to visit mainland or to the markets of the World. Stringing Hops Logging of the dense local timber provided Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Creative Paper building material for the young colonies of Mill, Burnie Pioneer Village Museum, Little Vegetable Melbourne and Adelaide. Tin was Penguin Observation Centre, Lactos discovered in 1871 and mining expanded High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for Low requirement for Tasmanian Cheese Tasting Centre, Burnie High need for out labour - Some out of area labour - Little or no work the town. A tramway was built from the Tin Civic Centre, Fernglade Platypus Trail, Burnie of area labour labour may be required may be available mine to the port with further development Rail Market Train and Burnie Park Jobseekers are advised to Freecall 1800 062 332 for latest job information before travelling of the town continuing when the railway arrived from Launceston in 1901. Burnie Tourist Information began to grow rapidly as a major port for the region. Agricultural products, tin and Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre timber were the main exports and when a Civic Square Precinct Paper Mill was established in 1937 there was Little Alexander St a massive expansion of the port and the Burnie Tas 7320 town. Horticulture remains a major (Tel) 03 6434 6111 production feature of the area. (Fax) 03 6434 6123 Email: [email protected] 88 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 89 BURNIE cont

When should I go there? in 1899, stands on Mersey Bluff and is part Melbourne to the Devonport airport. There Includes Ranelagh, Geeveston, Grove, of the National Estate Register. The fertile is a daily bus service from Hobart, the State Lucaston, Cradoc, Wattle Grove, Franklin, February to April – apples soils of the surrounding area produce some capital and regular bus services between Dover and Cygnet December to January – cherries fine stone fruits, berry fruits, potatoes and Launceston and Devonport. There is limited All year – mixed vegetable production other vegetables. local public transport so your own transport Harvest Labour Assistance and processing is advisable to get to individual farms. Includes Spreyton and Don National Harvest Labour How do I get there? Where can I stay? Information Service Harvest Labour Assistance FREECALL 1800 062 332 Burnie is 152 km north west of Launceston There are many Motels, Hotels, B & Bs, www. jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail following the Bass Highway. Daily bus National Harvest Labour Guest Houses, Backpacker Hostels and services operate from both Launceston and Information Service Caravan Parks in and around town. There is STEPS Employment and Training Hobart and there is a direct air service from FREECALL 1800 062 332 little or no accommodation available on 3 – 7 Wilmot St Melbourne to Burnie daily. Local public www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail farms in the area. Huonville Tas 7109 transport does not service the farm areas so (Tel) 03 6264 2777 your own transport would be an advantage. Places to visit General Requirements (Fax) 03 6264 2413 Email: [email protected] Where can I stay? Tasmanian Arboretum, Home Hill Harvest workers will need adequate (home of Joseph Lyons), Don River Railway, protection from the weather and the crop Places to visit There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks and environment. The harvest is often limited to asmania

Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre, T a Backpacker Hostel in town. There is little Maritime Museum, Tiagarra Aboriginal quite precise times so you must ensure that Huon Valley Apple Museum, Tahune Forest or no accommodation available on farms in Centre, Imaginarium Science Centre, Mersey you are in the harvest area at the actual Airwalk and Reserve, Wooden Boat Centre at the region. Bluff and Bluff Beach, Penguin rookery at time for harvest. You must check that Franklin, Ranelagh Oast House, Jet Boats, Lillico Beach and Australian Weaving Mills. harvest is progressing before relocating Historic Bridge, Ranelagh Historic Churches, General Requirements to the area. Forest and Heritage Centre and Hasting Caves Tourist Information and Thermal Pool. Harvest workers will need adequate protection from the weather and the crop Devonport Visitor Centre HUONVILLE Tourist Information environment. The harvest is often limited to 92 Formby Rd quite precise times so you must ensure that Devonport Tas 7310 Visitor Information Centre you are in the harvest area at the actual (Tel) 03 6424 4466 Where is Huonville? Huon River Jet Boats P/L time for harvest. You must check that (Fax) 03 6424 8476 Esplanade harvest is progressing before relocating Email: [email protected] The southern Tasmanian town of Huonville Huonville Tas 7109 to the area. is located on the Huon River 39 km south of (Tel) 03 6264 1838 When should I go there? Hobart. Huonville is the centre of (Fax) 03 6264 1031 Tasmania’s major apple producing area. Email: [email protected] DEVONPORT January to December - vegetables Historically the area has also been a March to May - apples substantial timber and hop producer. In When should I go there? December to April - berry crops recent times many of the older apples have Where is Devonport? December to January – stone fruit been removed and the area replanted to January to February – apricots December to January - cherries newer apple varieties as well as cherries and March to April – picking grapes The north coast town of Devonport is All Year – mushrooms cool climate grape varieties. March to May – picking apples located on the mouth of the Mersey River, The spectacularly beautiful Huon pine is June to August – pruning grapes and trees 98 km to the north west of Launceston, How do I get there? grown in the region and has been December to February – cherries following the Bass Highway. A vibrant town, traditionally used for boat building as well December to May - strawberries the port is the major daily entry point for Devonport is 98 km north west of as in decorative timber work. Some large vehicular traffic travelling on the “Spirit of Launceston on the Bass Highway. Two corporate plantings, especially of cherries, How do I get there? Tasmania” ships, to and from Melbourne or “Spirit of Tasmania” ships travel to and have occurred of late. The region is also a Sydney. Devonport has a unique history, from Melbourne daily (leaving at 9pm and major area of interest for the many tourists Huonville is 39 km south of Hobart, especially as the home town of the former arriving at 7am). The third “Spirit of who visit Tasmania each year. following the Huon Highway. Daily bus Tasmanian Premier and only Tasmanian Tasmania” travels to and from Sydney, services run between Huonville and Hobart Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph Lyons. arriving in Devonport on Monday, Thursday however, many farms are out of town so your The port’s Lighthouse, which was completed and Saturday. There are regular flights from own transport would be very useful. 90 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 91 HUONVILLE cont NEW NORFOLK

Where can I stay? Places to visit Where is New Norfolk? October – stringing hops December & January - cherries There are several Hotels and Guest houses Historical buildings, Penny Royal World, New Norfolk is located on the upper reaches throughout the region as well as Franklin House, Cataract Gorge, City Park, of the Derwent River, 37 km to the north How do I get there? Backpacker Hostels in Geeveston and Prince's Square, Queen Victoria Museum and east of Hobart following the Lyell Highway. Cygnet. There are also Caravan Parks at Art Gallery, Waverly Woollen Mills and the Settled in the late 1790’s, the region became New Norfolk is 37 km north west of Hobart Snug, Cygnet and Dover. There is also Old Umbrella Shop. home to many convicts from Norfolk Island on the Lyell Highway. A daily bus service is limited basic accommodation available who were shipped to New Norfolk during available from Hobart to New Norfolk, on some farms. Tourist Information 1807-1808. The area thrived once the road except Sundays and public holidays. Your was built from Hobart town to New Norfolk own transport to get to the workplace General Requirements Launceston Information Centre with many more settlers coming to the would be very useful. Cnr. St. John and Paterson Sts region. Hops became a major crop and have Harvest workers will need adequate Launceston Tas 7250 been grown in the area since the 1860’s. Where can I stay? protection from the weather and the crop (Tel) 03 6336 3122 Many Oast Houses, for the processing of environment. Cold, rainy and sometimes (Fax) 03 6336 3118 hops, were built as transport by road and There are Hotels, a Motel, Caravan Parks, squally conditions can often interrupt Email: [email protected] river developed. In recent times the river has Guest Houses and B & Bs in and around harvest in the south of the State. been used for trout farming and the town. Budget and On Farm accommodation When should I go there? establishment of Australian Newsprint Mills is very limited in the area. brought major industry to the region. Hops, grapes and some cherries continue to be General Requirements asmania February to May - apples T LAUNCESTON March to May - grape picking grown in the area. July to August - grape pruning Harvest workers will need adequate Where is Launceston? Includes Boyer, Plenty and Bushy Park protection from the weather and the crop How do I get there? environment. The harvest is often limited to The City of Launceston is the second largest Harvest Labour Assistance quite precise times so you must ensure that in Tasmania and lies at the head of the Launceston is 60 km inland from the north you are in the harvest area at the actual Tamar River. Initially set up as a military coast following the Tamar River and is 200 National Harvest Labour time for harvest. You must check that command post, the town has a large km north of Hobart following the Midland Information Service harvest is progressing before relocating number of historically significant buildings. Highway. Air and bus travel between FREECALL 1800 062 332 to the area. Port facilities were recognised, developed Hobart and Launceston is available daily www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail and used for the early shipments of wool with air and ferry services each day from and wheat grown in the area. Whalers and mainland Australia. Places to visit Sealers also used the port in the early days. Some mining was carried out, especially for Where can I stay? The Oast House, Tynwald House, Willow tin and the town even had its own Stock Court, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Exchange. As the town grew it was built There are many Hotels, Motels, Guest (the oldest church in Tasmania), Old Colony around many beautiful Parks and Gardens Houses, B & B's, Backpacker Hostels and farm Inn, Salmon Ponds and Norske Skog Mill and today is often referred to as the stays in and around town. (formerly Australian "Garden City". Newsprint Mills) General Requirements The region has been noted for the Tourist Information production of apples and in more recent Harvest work is limited to precise times. times grapes, with the Tasmanian wine You would be well advised to have enough New Norfolk Visitor Information Centre Don't forget industry flourishing due to the quality of cash to support yourself should work not be Circle St your hat and some cool climate varieties. available due to seasonal variations. Weather New Norfolk Tas 7140 conditions can also affect harvest operations (Tel) 03 6261 3700 sunnies ! Harvest Labour Assistance adversely. Be sure to protect yourself against the weather and the work environment and When should I go there? National Harvest Labour rest well ready for the day ahead. Information Service March to April - hop picking FREECALL 1800 062 332 March to April - grape picking www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail June to July - grape pruning

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The historic town of Richmond is located Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre The beautiful rural township of Scottsdale is There are two alternative major routes from on the Coal River, 27 km to the north east 20 Davey Street in the heart of North East Tasmania, a very Launceston to Scottsdale. of Hobart. There are more than 45 Hobart TAS 7000 fertile and productive part of Tasmania is The A3 highway, 70 kms from Scottsdale buildings in Richmond listed on the (Tel) 03 6230 8233 approximately 70kms from Launceston. takes approximately 1 hour and the Tourist Route through Lilydale, the B81 takes the National Estate Register, with the most Email: [email protected] It is the service centre of the Dorset municipality, with a town population of same length of time. famous of the town’s attractions being around 2,500 people. A twice daily bus Redline Coaches travel to and from the Richmond Bridge over the Coal River, service to Scottsdale is available from Scottsdale and other towns in the area which was completed in 1825. The area When should I go there? Launceston, however no local bus service is twice daily. was explored soon after European March to May – grape picking available. Forestry is major source of settlement in 1803. Land was Where can I stay? June to July – grape pruning employment in the area, plus local timber subsequently granted to settlers and by mills and outlets. Close to Scottsdale is the November to January – seed 1815 the area was well known for the popular seaside township of Bridport, some There are hotels, motels, B&B’s, and self vegetable production production of grain with a Mill being 15 minutes from Scottsdale. contained units in Scottsdale and other parts December to April – stone fruit including built to process the grain for the thriving of the Dorset area. A Backpackers farm is apricots, peaches, plums, cherries and apples colony. A gaol was established with Harvest Labour Assistance also available at Winnaleah, about half an convicts providing the labour for the hour from Scottsdale.

construction of the town’s buildings, built How do I get there? National Harvest Labour asmania T in the style of the Georgian era. In recent Information Service General Requirements times the area has flourished as a The Richmond and Coal River valley is 27 km FREECALL 1800 062 332 significant area for wine production, north east of Hobart. A regular public bus www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Harvest workers will need adequate stone fruit and berry crops. The region is service is available on weekdays from Hobart protection from the weather and the well known for the subtle flavours of to the valley. There is no local public Places to visit environment. The harvest is often limited to their produce, ripened slowly in the cool transport so your own transport will be quite precise times so you must ensure that climate which prevails in the area. useful. A range of accommodation is Forest EcoCentre, North East Park, Cuckoo you check that the harvest is progressing available in and around Hobart, 27 km Falls, Mt. Stronach Walk, Doll & Bear before relocating to the area. Harvest Labour Assistance from Richmond. Cottage, Bridestowe Lavender Farm, Anzac Park, Chainsaw Carvings, National Harvest Labour Where can I stay? Tin Mine Centre, Bankhouse Manor Information Service Tourist Information FREECALL 1800 062 332 There are Hotels, B & Bs and Guest houses www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail available in Richmond. There is limited accommodation available on farms in Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre, 96 King Street, Places to visit the area and camping on farm is often not permitted. Scottsdale 7260 (Tel) 0363 526520 Richmond Bridge, St. John’s Catholic (Fax) 0363 526457 General Requirements Church, Richmond Gaol, Richmond Arms Email: [email protected] Hotel, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Court Harvest workers will need adequate House, Prospect House, Laurel Cottage When should I go there? and various shops, stores, cottages and protection from the weather and the crop houses in the Georgian style. environment. Cold, rainy and sometimes March to April - Hops "Hey - this is squally conditions can often interrupt harvest not just a in the south of the State. work town - there's lots to see and do !"

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Where is Ulverstone? How do I get there?

A coastal town in Tasmania's north, it is Ulverstone is 28 km east of Burnie and 25 midway between Burnie and Devonport and km west of Devonport on the Bass Highway. 325 km north of Hobart and 125 km north It is 125 km north west of Launceston, also west of Launceston. Ulverstone is at the on the Bass Highway. There are regular air mouth of the Leven River and is a major services into Burnie from Hobart and tourist centre for the region. Early forestry Melbourne as well as daily bus services from and timber production to supply the needs Hobart and Launceston. An hourly bus in the Victorian goldfields has allowed the service operates from Ulverstone through dairy, beef and potato industries to Burnie to Wynyard each day. The daily ferry flourish, using the fertile brown volcanic service to and from Melbourne operates soils to best advantage. from Devonport.

Includes Gunns Plains Where can I stay?

Harvest Labour Assistance There are many Hotels, Motels, Guest Houses, Caravan and Cabin Parks, National Harvest Labour B & B's and Backpacker Hostels in Information Service and around town. FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail General Requirements

Places to visit Harvest work is limited to precise times. You would be well advised to have enough cash Ulverstone Local History Museum, James to support yourself should work not be Fenton's House, The Gables and Turners available due to seasonal variations. Beach, Riverside Anzac Park, Braddon's Weather conditions can also affect harvest Lookout, Gunn's Plains Caves, Leven Canyon, operations adversely. Be sure to protect Shrine of Remembrance, Westella House yourself against the weather and the and Lonah House. work environment and rest well ready for the day ahead. Tourist Information

Ulverstone Visitors Information Centre Car Park Lane Ulverstone Tas. 7315 (Tel) 03 6425 2839 (Fax) 03 6425 7492 Email: [email protected]

When should I go there? "Hey - this is January to December - vegetables (including potatoes) not just a January to December - mushrooms work town - January to March - tomatoes October - stringing hops there's lots to see and do !"

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Beverford Citrus Grape Picking VIC REGIONAL TREE Grape Pruning ABOUT VICTORIA 1 WESTERN VIC Stone Fruit Beverford Vegetable Irymple Victoria's fertile soils and access to water for Lake Boga irrigation confirms the State as a great food Cobram Merbein source for the Nation. Mildura The Murray River, which forms the northern Cherry Picking Nangiloc border with NSW, provides water for the Citrus Nichols Point production of a range of fruit, vegetables Nyah and stock. Massive expansion of vineyard Pome Fruit Piangil plantings in recent times continues to Red Cliffs provide work opportunities. The rangelands Stone Fruit Robinvale and slopes allow cool climate cropping with Tree Prunning Swan Hill the vast plains of the west providing most of Tyntynder Victoria's wool and grain production. Vinifera Echuca Melbourne, the second largest city in Woorinen Australia, on the banks of the Yarra, is Grape Picking regarded as the sporting and cultural capital 2 EASTERN VIC Grape Pruning of the Nation. Cricket, Australian Rules Beechworth Football and all athletic disciplines, Pome Fruit Cobram especially through the Olympic and Echuca Commonwealth Games keep the focus on Stone Fruit Myrtleford sport in the State capital. Rutherglen Tomato Shepparton Stanley Healesville Tatura Apple Wangaratta Berry 3 MELBOURNE Cherry Healsville Lilydale Grape Picking Pear 4 GIPPSLAND Maffra

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Grape Picking Grape Pruning

Grape Pruning Vegetable Vegetable High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for Low requirement for High need for out labour - Some out of area labour - Little or no work of area labour labour may be required may be available

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Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec R L Buller & Son Winery, Speewa Ferry and MELBOURNE Tyntynder Homestead.

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Grape Pruning LAKE BOGA How do I get there?

Vegetable BEVERFORD Beverford is 15 km north of Swan Hill on the Murray Valley highway with Swan Hill Where is Beverford? being the transport hub for the area. Swan Wangaratta Hill is accessible by road via the Loddon Cherry A small town and settlement 15 km north and Calder Highways, 336 km from of the mallee city of Swan Hill, close to the Melbourne, following the Hume and Sturt Grape Picking Murray River, Beverford area produces a Highways, 893 km from Sydney and 518 range of horticultural crops including, stone km following the SE Freeway, the Mallee Grape Pruning fruit, grapes, citrus and vegetables. The R L and Murray Valley Highways, from Buller & Son family winery has been a Adelaide. A rail service operates to Swan Peach feature of the region for many years. Hill daily from Melbourne and there are bus services from Sydney and Adelaide ictoria Harvest Labour Assistance daily. There is no public transport to V Woorinen Beverford and private transport is advised. Citrus MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill Harvest Labour Office Grape Picking 183-188 Beveridge St Where can I stay? Swan Hill Vic 3585 Grape Pruning (Tel) 03 5033 9505 There is no commercial accommodation in (Fax) 03 5033 0026 Beverford. There is plenty of Stone Fruit Email: [email protected] accommodation in nearby Swan Hill. Vegetable Jobseekers with caravans, camper vans or National Harvest Labour tents can be sited on many properties.

High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for Low requirement for Information Service Some farms provide simple hut High need for out labour - Some out of area labour - Little or no work FREECALL 1800 062 332 accommodation with beds and basic food of area labour labour may be required may be available www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail storage and cooking facilities. You may Jobseekers are advised to Freecall 1800 062 332 for latest job information before travelling need to provide your own bedding, but check with the farmer before arriving or ideally before leaving your present farm or location. 104 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 105 BEVERFORD - cont LAKE BOGA

General Requirements When should I go there? Where is Lake Boga? How do I get there? Much of the work is carried out in the heat January to May - grape picking Lake Boga is located 17 km south of Swan of the summer months. Great care must be May to January - citrus Hill and was vital as a RAAF "Flying Boat" Lake Boga is accessible by road, 319 km via taken to protect yourself from the weather. May to February - vegetables Station during WWII. Lake Boga now has a the Loddon and Calder Highways from A water bottle for each day is vital and rest May to September - grape pruning wide range of horticultural crops grown in Melbourne, 910 km from Sydney, via Hume should be taken ready for the day ahead. September to December - asparagus the area as well as supporting a tourist and Sturt Highways and 535 km following industry based on the Lake's current the SE Freeway, the Mallee and Murray How do I get there? water sport activities and the history of Valley Highways from Adelaide. IRYMPLE the RAAF base, particularly the "Catalina" A rail service operates daily to Swan Hill Irymple is located on the Calder Highway, 9 Flying boat. from Melbourne and there are daily bus Where is Irymple? km to the south of Mildura, 540 km by road services from Sydney and Adelaide. Public from Melbourne, 1060 km on the Hume and Includes Tresco and Mystic Park transport to the smaller surrounding Irymple is a satellite of Mildura, just 9 km Sturt Highways from Sydney and 450 km via locations is very limited and private south of the city and 8 km north of Red the Sturt Highway from Adelaide. Daily See also Swan Hill transport is advised. Cliffs in the Sunraysia region. Dried fruit return air and bus services travel to Mildura packing premises, wineries and other from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? industrial activities, including road A regular local bus service runs in the area transport, which support Sunraysia's but private transport is generally required MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill There is a Caravan and Cabin Park at the horticultural production are based in town. to travel to individual properties. Harvest Labour Office Lake. Jobseekers with caravans, camper vans 183-188 Beveridge St or tents can be sited on many properties. Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? Swan Hill Vic 3585 Some farms provide simple hut (Tel) 03 5033 9505 accommodation with beds and basic food MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura There are Caravan and Cabin Parks and a (Fax) 03 5033 0026 storage and cooking facilities. You may need Harvest Labour Office Backpacker Hostel just in or close to town. Email: [email protected] to provide your own bedding, but check 97-99 Lime Ave Jobseekers with caravans, camper vans or with the farmer before arriving or ideally Mildura Vic 3500 tents can be sited on many properties. Some National Harvest Labour before leaving your present farm (Tel) 03 5022 1797 farms provide simple hut accommodation Information Service or location. (Fax) 03 5025 4040 with beds and basic food storage and FREECALL 1800 062 332 Email: [email protected] cooking facilities. You may need to provide www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail General Requirements your own bedding, but check with the National Harvest Labour farmer before arriving or ideally before Places to visit Much of the work is carried out in the heat Information Service leaving your present farm or location. of the summer months. Great care must be FREECALL 1800 062 332 Lake Boga and the Catalina taken to protect yourself from the weather. ictoria www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail General Requirements Flying Boat Museum. A water bottle for each day is vital and adequate rest should be taken ready for V Places to visit The work generally takes place in the hot Tourist Information the day ahead. time of the year. Great care needs to be Angas Park Dried Fruit Centre, Milburn Park taken to ensure adequate protection from Swan Hill Development and MERBEIN Wines the weather. Workers need to have plenty Information Centre of water for drinking each day and to 306 Campbell St Where is Merbein? Tourist Information ensure that proper rest is taken for the Swan Hill Vic 3585 day ahead. (Tel) 1800 625 373 Merbein, located 10 km west of Mildura, was Mildura Visitor Information one of the first of Australia's Soldier & Booking Centre When should I go there? Settlement areas where ex-servicemen from The Alfred Deakin Centre WWI were established onto horticultural 180 - 190 Deakin Ave (Cnr Deakin Ave and January to May - grape picking properties using irrigation from the Murray 12th St) May to January - citrus River to grow grapes, for dried fruit and citrus. Mildura Vic 3500 May to February – vegetables (Tel) 1800 039 043 May to September - grape pruning Includes Merbein South, Merbein West, Birdwoodton and Yelta. (Fax) 03 5021 1836 December to February - stone fruits Email: [email protected] See also Mildura, Red Cliffs, Wentworth and Website: www.visitmildura.com.au Buronga. 106 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 107 MERBEIN cont

Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? Mildura includes Merbein, Nichols Point, How do I get there? Irymple and Koorlong. MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura There is a Hotel, Motels and a Caravan Park Mildura is accessible by road via the Calder Harvest Labour Office in town. Jobseekers with caravans, See also Red Cliffs, Nangiloc, Wentworth and Highway, 550 km from Melbourne, 1050 97-99 Lime Ave camper vans or tents can be sited on many Buronga. km on the Hume and Sturt Highways from Mildura Vic 3500 of the properties around the area. Some Sydney and 450 km via the Sturt Highway (Tel) 03 5022 1797 farms provide simple hut accommodation Harvest Labour Assistance from Adelaide. Daily return air and bus (Fax) 03 5025 4040 with beds and basic food storage and services travel to Mildura from Melbourne, Email: [email protected] cooking facilities. You may need to provide MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura Sydney and Adelaide. your own bedding. It would be wise to Harvest Labour Office National Harvest Labour check with the farmer before arriving or 97-99 Lime Ave Where can I stay? Information Service ideally before leaving your present Mildura Vic 3500 FREECALL 1800 062 332 farm or location. (Tel) 03 5022 1797 Mildura has an abundance of Hotels, www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail (Fax) 03 5025 4040 Motels, Caravan and Cabin Parks, General Requirements Email: [email protected] Backpacker Hostels and Guest Houses in Places to visit and around town. Jobseekers with The work generally takes place in the hot National Harvest Labour caravans, camper vans or tents can be sited Mildara Winery time of the year. Great care needs to be Information Service on many of the properties around the taken to ensure adequate protection from FREECALL 1800 062 332 area. Some farms provide simple hut Tourist Information the weather. Workers need to have plenty www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail accommodation with beds and basic food of water for drinking each day and to storage and cooking facilities. You may Mildura Visitor Information ensure that proper rest is taken for the Places to Visit need to provide your own bedding. It & Booking Centre day ahead. would be wise to check with the farmer The Alfred Deakin Centre Alfred Deakin Centre, The Chaffey Trail, before arriving or ideally before leaving 180 - 190 Deakin Ave (Cnr Deakin Ave and Mildura Arts Centre and Rio Vista Museum, your present farm or location. 12th St) Old Mildura Homestead, Carnegie Library, Mildura Vic 3500 MILDURA Australian Inland Botanical Gardens, Paddle General Requirements (Tel) 1800 039 043 Steamer Cruises, District Wineries, Kings (Fax) 03 5021 1836 Where is Mildura? Billabong and Psyche Bend Pumphouse, The work generally takes place in the hot Email: [email protected] Lake Cullulleraine, Mungo National Park, time of the year. Great care needs to be Website: www.visitmildura.com.au Mildura is a major regional city on the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park taken to ensure adequate protection from Murray River. It is located in the far north the weather. Workers need to have plenty west of Victoria and is the centre of the When should I go there? Tourist Information of water for drinking each day and to Sunraysia region. Mildura and the ensure that proper rest is taken for the

surrounding district is an oasis in the desert ictoria January to May - grape picking Mildura Visitor Information day ahead. and a very popular riverside tourist resort. & Booking Centre V May to January - citrus Mildura was, with Renmark (SA), one of The Alfred Deakin Centre May to February - vegetables the first Irrigation colonies set up in the 180 - 190 Deakin Ave (Cnr Deakin Ave and May to September - grape pruning late 1880's through the vision of Alfred September to December - asparagus Deakin, who became Australia's second 12th St) Prime Minister. Deakin encouraged the Mildura Vic 3500 SPF How do I get there? development of the semi arid region into (Tel) 1800 039 043 30+ fruit production through irrigation. The (Fax) 03 5021 1836 Merbein is 10 km west of Mildura on the produce had to be dried to allow it to be Email: [email protected] Calder Highway. Mildura is accessible by carried to the distant markets by Paddle Website: www.visitmildura.com.au road, 550 km via the Calder Highway from Steamer to Echuca and then rail to Remember Melbourne, 1050 km on the Hume and Sturt Melbourne. As well as a popular tourist When should I go there? destination, Mildura boasts the production Highways from Sydney and 450 km via the the of a major proportion of the nation’s Sturt Highway from Adelaide. Daily return January to May - grape picking wine grapes, dried fruit and citrus. It also May to January - citrus sunscreen air and bus services travel to Mildura from has large wineries and processing plants Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. May to February - vegetables for its produce. It is 550 km north west of May to September - grape pruning Melbourne, 1050 km south west of Sydney September to December - asparagus and 450 km north east of Adelaide.

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Where is Nangiloc? When should I go there? Where is Nichols Point? When should I go there?

Nangiloc is 530 km north west of Melbourne January to May - grape picking Nichols Point is located 5 km to the east of January to May - grape picking on the banks of the River Murray. It is 40 km May to January - citrus Mildura city and is one of the oldest settled May to January - citrus May to February - vegetables areas of the original settlement of Mildura. May to February - vegetables south east of Mildura. Nangiloc is part of May to September - grape pruning Close by is King's Billabong and Psyche Bend May to September - grape pruning the small farming community of Nangiloc September to December - asparagus Pumping Station which is the location of September to December - asparagus and Colignan on the edge of the Kulkyne Mildura's irrigation pumping source. National Park. How do I get there? How do I get there? Harvest Labour Assistance Includes Colignan and Iraak Nangiloc is 40 km from Mildura. Mildura is Nichols Point is 5 km east of Mildura which accessible by road via the Calder Highway, MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura is the transport hub of Sunraysia. Mildura is See also Mildura, Red Cliffs, Wentworth, 550 km from Melbourne, 1050 km on the Harvest Labour Office accessible by road, 550 km, via the Calder Buronga Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney and 97-99 Lime Ave Highway from Melbourne, 1050 km on the 450 km via the Sturt Highway from Mildura Vic 3500 Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney and Adelaide. Daily return air and bus Harvest Labour Assistance (Tel) 03 5022 1797 450 km via the Sturt Highway from services travel to Mildura from Melbourne, (Fax) 03 5025 4040 Adelaide. Daily return air and bus services Sydney and Adelaide. Private transport is Email: [email protected] travel to Mildura from Melbourne, Sydney MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura required to reach the locality. Air and bus and Adelaide. Harvest Labour Office services operate daily from Sydney, National Harvest Labour 97-99 Lime Ave Melbourne, and Adelaide to Mildura. Information Service Where can I stay? Mildura Vic 3500 FREECALL 1800 062 332 (Tel) 03 5022 1797 Where can I stay? www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Mildura has an abundance of Hotels, (Fax) 03 5025 4040 Motels, Caravan and Cabin Parks, Email: [email protected] There is very limited commercial Places to Visit Backpacker Hostels and Guest Houses in accommodation in the immediate area but and around town. Jobseekers with caravans, National Harvest Labour there are Caravan Parks and Backpacker Kings Billabong and Psyche Bend camper vans or tents can be sited on many Hostels in Red Cliffs. Jobseekers with Pumphouse, Alfred Deakin Centre, The of the properties around the area. Some Information Service caravans, camper vans or tents can be sited Chaffey Trail, Mildura Arts Centre and Rio farms provide simple hut accommodation FREECALL 1800 062 332 on many properties in the area. Vista Museum, Old Mildura Homestead, with beds and basic food storage and www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Some farms provide simple hut Carnegie Library, Paddle steamer Cruises, cooking facilities. accommodation with beds and basic food Places to visit District Wineries, Lake Cullulleraine, You may need to provide your own storage and cooking facilities. Mungo National Park and Hattah-Kulkyne bedding. It would be wise to check with National Park. the farmer before arriving or ideally before Zilzie Wines, Southcorp Winery, Australian ictoria General Requirements leaving your present farm or location. Tartaric Products V Tourist Information The work generally takes place in the hot Tourist Information General Requirements time of the year. Great care needs to be Mildura Visitor Information taken to ensure adequate protection from Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre The work generally takes place in the hot the weather. Workers need to have plenty & Booking Centre The Alfred Deakin Centre time of the year. Great care needs to be of water for drinking each day and to The Alfred Deakin Centre 180 - 190 Deakin Ave taken to ensure adequate protection from ensure that proper rest is taken for the 180 - 190 Deakin Ave (Cnr Deakin Ave and 12th St) the weather. Workers need to have plenty day ahead. (Cnr Deakin Ave and 12th St) Mildura Vic 3500 of water for drinking each day and to Mildura Vic 3500 (Tel) 1800 039 043 ensure that proper rest is taken for the (Tel) 1800 039 043 (Fax) 03 5021 1836 day ahead. (Fax) 03 5021 1836 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitmildura.com.au Website: www.visitmildura.com.au

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Where is Nyah? How do I get there? Where is Piangil? Where can I stay?

Nyah is 28 km north of the Mid-Murray city Swan Hill is accessible by road via the Hume Piangil is 43 km north of Swan Hill, located There are a number of Hotels, Motels, of Swan Hill and located on the banks of and Sturt Highways, 893 km from Sydney, on the banks of the Murray River, just Caravan, Camping and Cabin Parks in the Murray River. A small settlement, Nyah 336 km via the Loddon and Calder opposite Tooleybuc. Grapes, citrus and some town. Many of the grower’s orchards now area produces a range of horticulture Highways from Melbourne and 518 km stone fruits are grown in the area. offer accommodation on site. including stone fruit, grapes, vegetables following the SE Freeway, the Mallee and and citrus. Murray Valley Highways from Adelaide. See also Swan Hill, Beverford, Nyah and General Requirements A rail service operates daily to Swan Hill Lake Boga Includes Nyah West, Wood Wood, Vinifera from Melbourne and there are daily Harvest time can be tiring. Care must be and Piangil bus services from Sydney and Adelaide. Harvest Labour Assistance taken to protect yourself from the weather. Public transport to the smaller Have a water bottle available every day and See also Swan Hill, Tooleybuc and Robinvale surrounding locations is very limited and MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill get adequate rest ready for the day ahead. private transport is advised. Harvest Labour Office Harvest Labour Assistance 183-188 Beveridge St Where can I stay? Swan Hill Vic 3585 RED CLIFFS MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill (Tel) 03 5033 9505 (Fax) 03 5033 0026 Harvest Labour Office There is no commercial Email: [email protected] Where is Red Cliffs? 183-188 Beveridge St accommodation available in Nyah, however in nearby Nyah West, there is a Hotel and a Swan Hill Vic 3585 National Harvest Labour Red Cliffs is 540 km north west of (Tel) 03 5033 9505 Caravan Park. Jobseekers with caravans, Information Service Melbourne and 20 km from Mildura, the (Fax) 03 5033 0026 camper vans or tents can be sited on many FREECALL 1800 062 332 main commercial centre of the Sunraysia Email: [email protected] properties. Some farms provide simple hut www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail region of Victoria. Situated on the banks of accommodation with beds and basic food the Murray River, Red Cliffs draws its name National Harvest Labour storage and cooking facilities. You may Places to visit from the natural formations along the Information Service need to provide your own bedding, but riverbanks. The expansion of the Red Cliffs FREECALL 1800 062 332 check with the farmer before arriving or Tooleybuc Club settlement occurred through Soldier Settlement following WW1 where www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail ideally before leaving your present farm or location. Tourist Information ex-servicemen were assisted into irrigated horticulture after their military duty. Places to visit The land was cleared by a massive steam General Requirements Swan Hill Development and Information Centre traction engine named "Big Lizzie". Red Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement, PS Gem, PS 306 Campbell St Cliffs is 1070 km south west of Sydney and Kookaburra, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Much of the work is carried out in the heat Swan Hill Vic 3585 470 km north east of Adelaide. Burke and Wills Tree, Federal Hotel, Giant of the summer months. Great care must be (Tel) 1800 625 373 Murray Cod, R L Buller and Sons Winery. taken to protect yourself from the weather. Includes Cardross, Koorlong, Stewart and ictoria V A water bottle for each day is vital and When should I go there? Nursery Ridge Tourist Information adequate rest should be taken ready for the day. January to May - grape picking See also Mildura, Nangiloc Swan Hill Development and May to January - citrus Information Centre May to February - vegetables Harvest Labour Assistance 306 Campbell St May to September - grape pruning Swan Hill Vic 3585 December to February - stone fruits MADEC Jobs Australia Mildura (Tel) 1800 625 373 Harvest Labour Office How do I get there? 97-99 Lime Ave When should I go there? Mildura Vic 3500 Plenty of Piangil is 43 km north of Swan Hill on the (Tel) 03 5022 1797 January to May - grape picking Murray Valley Highway. Swan Hill is (Fax) 03 5025 4040 water will accessible by road via the Calder Highway, May to January - citrus Email: [email protected] 350 km from Melbourne, 800 km on the May to February – vegetables keep you Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney and May to September - grape pruning on the go ! 500 km on the Sturt Highway from Adelaide. National Harvest Labour December to February - stone fruits There are rail and bus services operating Information Service from Melbourne to Swan Hill as well as bus FREECALL 1800 062 332 services operating from the other capitals. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail 112 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 113 RED CLIFFS cont

Places to visit present farm or location. There is a wide National Harvest Labour General Requirements range of accommodation available in Information Service Red Cliffs Pumping Station, Big Lizzie, nearby Mildura. FREECALL 1800 062 332 The work generally takes place in the hot Deakin Estate Wines, Zilzie Wines, www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail time of the year. Great care needs to be Nursery Ridge Wines, Southcorp Winery, General Requirements taken to ensure adequate protection from Murray - Kulkyne National Park and Tourist Information the weather. Workers need to have plenty Hattah - Kulkyne National Park. Much of the work is carried out in the heat of of water for drinking each day and to the summer months. Great care must be Robinvale Euston Tourist Information Centre Tourist Information taken to protect yourself from the weather. A ensure that proper rest is taken for the water bottle for each day is vital and Bromley Rd day ahead. Mildura Visitor Information adequate rest should be taken ready for Robinvale Vic 3549 & Booking Centre the day. (Tel) 03 5026 1388 The Alfred Deakin Centre 180 - 190 Deakin Ave Places to visit (Cnr Deakin Ave and 12th St) Mildura Vic 3500 ROBINVALE Bumbang Island, Robinvale Windmill, (Tel) 1800 039 043 McWilliam's Winery, Belsar Island, Euston SWAN HILL (Fax) 03 5021 1836 Where is Robinvale? Weir, Fish Ladder, Robinswood and Email: [email protected] Murrumbidgee Junction. Where is Swan Hill? Website: www.visitmildura.com.au Robinvale is located on the Murray River north west of Melbourne. Originally a wheat When should I go there? Swan Hill is a major town on the Murray When should I go there? growing area, especially on Bumbang and River. It is in the Mid-Murray area of Victoria, Euston Stations, the town developed when on the eastern edge of the Mallee country in January to May - grape picking January to May - grape picking the railway arrived in 1924. Many street the north west of the State. One of the May to January - citrus January to May - grape packing names were associated with theatres of war historical river towns of the Murray and a May to February - vegetables May to February - vegetables from WWI as the town had been named after former large port, Swan Hill is now a vibrant May to September - grape pruning May to September - grape pruning the son of one of the town's founders who city. A diverse range of fruit and vegetables September to December - asparagus was killed whilst serving in France as an as well as significant amounts of wool, grain How do I get there? airman during WWI. The connection with and stock are produced in the area. A large How do I get there? ex-servicemen continued with the further tourism industry based on the river and river development of the area through Soldier Robinvale is accessible by road via the Calder history is featured around the city, with Red Cliffs is accessible by road via the Calder Settlement after WWII, when irrigation Highway, 480 km from Melbourne, 980 km the centre piece being the Folk Museum Highway, 530 km from Melbourne, 1070 km farms were set up to grow vines, citrus, fruit following the Hume and Sturt Highways from and the PS Gem. following the Hume and Sturt Highways

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Includes Beverford, Piangil, Moulamein, V Highway from Adelaide. The major bus lines is a significant producer of table grapes from Adelaide. The major bus lines operate Woorinen, Nyah, Ultima, Lalbert and operate daily services from Sydney, and vegetables. daily services from Sydney, Melbourne, and Lake Boga Melbourne, and Adelaide to Mildura. Adelaide through Robinvale. There is no local There is a regular local bus service daily Includes Wemen, Bannerton, Happy Valley, public transport to farms around Robinvale. Harvest Labour Assistance from Red Cliffs to Mildura. Kyndalyn Park and Boundary Bend Where can I stay? MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill Where can I stay? See also: Swan Hill, Mildura Harvest Labour Office There is a Hotel, Motels and Caravan Parks in 183-188 Beveridge St There is a Hotel, Motels, Caravan Parks and Harvest Labour Assistance town. Jobseekers with caravans, camper vans Swan Hill Vic 3585 Backpacker Hostels in Red Cliffs, however or tents can be sited on many properties if (Tel) 03 5033 9505 jobseekers with caravans, camper vans or MADEC Jobs Australia Robinvale on-farm facilities are not available. Some (Fax) 03 5033 0026 tents can be sited on many properties in the Harvest Labour Office farms provide simple hut accommodation Email: [email protected] area. Some farms provide simple hut 68 - 72 Herbert St accommodation with beds and basic food with beds and basic food storage and Robinvale Vic 3549 National Harvest Labour storage and cooking facilities. cooking facilities. You may need to provide (Tel) 03 5051 8080 Information Service You may need to provide your own your own bedding, but check with the (Fax) 03 5051 8088 FREECALL 1800 062 332 bedding, but check with the farmer before farmer before arriving or ideally before Email:[email protected] www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail arriving or ideally before leaving your leaving your present farm or location. 114 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 115 Places to visit General Requirements When should I go there? Harvest Labour Assistance

Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement, PS Gem, PS Much of the work is carried out in the heat of January to May - grape picking MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill Kookaburra, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, the summer months. Great care must be taken May to January - citrus Harvest Labour Office Burke and Wills Tree, Historic Bridge, Water to protect yourself from the weather. A water May to September - grape pruning 183-188 Beveridge St Tower, Federal Hotel, Giant Murray Cod, bottle for each day is vital and adequate rest May to February - vegetables Swan Hill Vic 3585 Murray Downs, Bullers and Bests Wineries, should be taken ready for the day ahead. December to February - stone fruits (Tel) 03 5033 9505 Dowling House, Lake Boga and the Catalina (Fax) 03 5033 0026 Flying Boat Museum. How do I get there? Email: [email protected]

Tourist Information TYNTYNDER Swan Hill is accessible by road via the Calder National Harvest Labour Highway from Melbourne, the Hume and Information Service Swan Hill Development and Where is Tyntynder? Sturt Highways from Sydney and the Sturt FREECALL 1800 062 332 Information Centre Highway from Adelaide. There are rail and www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail 306 Campbell St Tyntynder is 9 km north of Swan Hill close to bus services operating from Melbourne to Swan Hill Vic 3585 the Murray River. A small Swan Hill as well as bus services operating When should I go there? (Tel) 1800 625 373 settlement with a range of fruit crops from the other capitals. irrigated from the Murray River. January to May - grape picking When should I go there? Where can I stay? May to January - citrus See also Swan Hill, Beverford, Nyah and May to February - vegetables January to May - grape picking Lake Boga There is no commercial accommodation May to September - grape pruning May to January - citrus available in Tyntynder, however jobseekers May to February – vegetables Harvest Labour Assistance with caravans, camper vans or tents can be How do I get there? May to September - grape pruning sited on many properties. Some farms December to February - stone fruits MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill provide simple hut accommodation with beds Vinifera is 25 km north of Swan Hill on Harvest Labour Office and basic food storage and cooking facilities. the Murray Valley Highway. The Swan Hill How do I get there? 183-188 Beveridge St You may need to provide your own bedding, region is accessible by road via the Calder Swan Hill Vic 3585 but again check with the farmer before Highway, 350 km north-west from Swan Hill is accessible by road via the (Tel) 03 5033 9505 arriving or ideally before leaving your Melbourne, via the Hume and Sturt Loddon and Calder Highways, 336 km from (Fax) 03 5033 0026 present farm or location. Highways, 800 km south-west of Sydney Melbourne, following the Hume and Sturt Email: [email protected] and 500 km north-east of Adelaide on the Highways, 893 km from Sydney and 518 km General Requirements Sturt Highway. Daily rail and bus services following the SE Freeway, the Mallee and National Harvest Labour operate to Swan Hill from Melbourne, Murray Valley Highways from Adelaide. A Information Service Harvest time can be tiring. Care must be Sydney and Adelaide. There is no local rail service operates daily to Swan Hill from FREECALL 1800 062 332 taken to protect yourself from the weather. public transport available. ictoria Melbourne and there are daily bus services www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Have a water bottle available every day and V from Sydney and Adelaide. Public transport get adequate rest ready for the day ahead. Where can I stay? to the smaller surrounding locations is very Places to visit limited and private transport is advised. There is no commercial accommodation Speewa Ferry, Hilltop Zoo Resort. available however, jobseekers with Where can I stay? VINIFERA caravans, camper vans or tents can be Tourist Information sited on many properties. Some farms There is a large range of Hotels, provide simple hut accommodation with Motels, Caravan and Cabin parks and Swan Hill Development and Where is Vinifera? beds and basic food storage and cooking Backpacker hostels in town. Jobseekers with Information Centre facilities. You may need to provide your caravans, camper vans or tents can be sited 306 Campbell St Vinifera is 25 km north of Swan Hill. own bedding, but again check with the on many properties. Some farms provide Swan Hill Vic 3585 A small riverside settlement Vinifera area farmer before arriving or ideally before simple hut accommodation with beds and (Tel) 1800 625 373 produces a range of horticultural leaving your present farm or location. basic food storage and cooking facilities. produce including tree fruits, grapes, You may need to provide your own bedding, citrus and vegetables. but check with the farmer before arriving or ideally before leaving your present farm See also Swan Hill, Beverford, Piangil or location. 116 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 117 VIC EASTERN General Requirements How do I get there? Places to visit

Much of the work is carried out in the heat Woorinen is 10 km west of Swan Hill. The The restored historic and cultural of the summer months. Great care must be Swan Hill region is accessible by road via precinct, Shops, Galleries, Heritage taken to protect yourself from the weather. the Calder Highway, 350 km north west of Buildings, Great Bush Walks, the Rail Trail, A water bottle for each day is vital and Melbourne, via the Hume and Sturt MELBOURNE and the courthouse where Australia’s adequate rest should be taken ready for Highways, 800 km south west of Sydney infamous bushranger ‘Ned Kelly’ and the day ahead. and 500 km north east of Adelaide on the his mother were tried. Sturt Highway. Daily rail and bus services

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GOULBURN V Where is Woorinen? SHEPPARTON WANGARATTA BEECHWORTH Phone: 1300 366 321 There is no commercial accommodation GREA MIDLAND H’W STANLEY T ALPINE RD Woorinen is 10 km west of Swan Hill. available in Woorinen, however TATURA AY AY MYRTLEFORD When should I go there? A small riverside settlement, Woorinen area jobseekers with caravans, camper vans or HUME F’W produces a range of horticultural produce tents can be sited on many properties. February to April - grape picking including tree fruits, grapes, citrus and There is a full range of accommodation March to May - apples vegetables all irrigated from the nearby available in nearby Swan Hill. Some farms June to August - grape pruning Murray River. provide simple hut accommodation with November to December - cherries beds, basic food storage and cooking See also Swan Hill, Beverford, Piangil facilities. You may need to provide your How do I get there own bedding, but check with the farmer BEECHWORTH Harvest Labour Assistance before arriving or ideally before leaving By Car along the Hume Freeway ( No.31) your present farm or location. Where is Beechworth? or By Train from Melbourne to MADEC Jobs Australia Swan Hill Wangaratta, then the Bus to Beechworth. Harvest Labour Office General Requirements Beechworth is located in Victoria’s North 183-188 Beveridge St East. It is approximately 3 hours from Where can I stay Swan Hill Vic 3585 Much of the work is carried out in the Melbourne and approx 7 hours from Sydney. (Tel) 03 5033 9505 heat of the summer months. Great care It is part of the Legends, Wine and High Beechworth has a number of Motels, (Fax) 03 5033 0026 must be taken to protect yourself from Country Region, with its sensational views, B&Bs, Hotels or caravan park Email: [email protected] the weather. A water bottle for each day and a town rich in history that offers a accommodation with self contained is vital and adequate rest should be taken glimpse into centuries past. This is ‘Ned accommodation available. ictoria National Harvest Labour ready for the day ahead. Kelly’ country. V Information Service General Requirements FREECALL 1800 062 332 Harvest Labour Assistance www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Much of the work is carried out in the heat Worktrainers Employment of the summer months. Great care must be When should I go there? Services - Wangaratta taken to protect yourself from the Cnr. Ovens and Faithful Sts weather. A water bottle each day is vital January to May - grape picking This is great - Wangaratta Vic 3677 and adequate rest should be taken ready May to January - citrus living and (Tel) 1800 802277 for the day ahead. May to February - vegetables (Fax) 03 5722 4477 May to September - grape pruning working with www.worktrainers.com.au December to March - stone fruit people from National Harvest Labour other Information Service cultures ! FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail

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Where is Cobram? When should I go there? trade expanded, during the 1850's, as did When should I go there? the development of the Australian interior. Cobram is a large fruit growing area April to October - pruning fruit trees The waterfront area is still maintained in January to May - stone fruit January to May - pome fruit situated on the Murray River just 250 km November to February - cherries the period of the paddle steamers and it January to March - grape picking north of Melbourne. The district is referred November to May - stone fruit and the boats are the town's main tourist January to April - tomato picking to as “Peaches and Cream” country as it is November to May - pome fruit attractions. The area was used as a natural an irrigated fruit and dairy region with All year round - citrus June to September - grape pruning river crossing for cattle farmed in the large areas of stone fruit varieties and many Riverina of NSW being sent to market in dairies. The small farm area expanded with How do I get there? How do I get there? the introduction of Soldier Settlements after Melbourne. Milling of the local red-gum WWII followed by a significant number of Cobram is 250 km north of Melbourne via timber became one of the key industries Echuca is 205 km north of Melbourne Italian immigrants arriving and establishing the Hume freeway and the Goulburn Valley until after WWI when Soldier Settlement following the Hume freeway and the themselves in the farming community. Highway and 542 km south west of Sydney provided opportunities in dairying, milk McIvor and Northern Highways. Regular on the Hume and Murray Valley Highways. processing and fruit growing in the region daily rail and bus services travel to and Cobram includes the smaller towns of Rail and bus service operate daily from resulting in substantial expansion. In recent from Echuca and Melbourne. There is no Barooga, Strathmerton, Tocumwal and Sydney to Cobram via Albury and a daily rail times Wineries have developed around Echuca. public transport to farms in the area so Yarroweyah. and bus service is available between your own transport will be useful. Melbourne and Cobram, via Shepparton. Harvest Labour Assistance See also Shepparton, Kyabram, Echuca and There is no local public transport available Tatura between properties. Where can I stay? Worktrainers Employment Services Echuca 2 / 188 Anneseley St Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? There are many Hotels, Motels, Caravan Echuca Vic 3564 and Cabin Parks, B & B's, Backpacker's Worktrainers Employment Services Cobram There are a number of Hotels, Motels, (Tel) 1800 802277 Hostels, Guest Houses and Houseboats 36 Bank St Caravan and Cabin Parks in town.Many of (Fax) 03 5480 6441 available in and around town. Cobram Vic 3644 the grower’s orchards now offer Email: [email protected] (Tel) 1800 802277 accommodation on site. www.worktrainers.com.au General Requirements (Fax) 03 5871 2863 Email: [email protected] General Requirements National Harvest Labour The work generally takes place in the hot www.worktrainers.com.au Information Service time of the year. Great care needs to be Much of the work is carried out in the heat FREECALL 1800 062 332 taken to ensure adequate protection from National Harvest Labour of the summer months. Great care must be www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Information Service taken to protect yourself from the weather. the weather. Workers need to have plenty FREECALL 1800 062 332 A water bottle for each day is vital and of water for drinking each day and to

Places to visit ictoria www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail adequate rest should be taken ready for ensure that proper rest is taken for the the day ahead. day ahead. V Places to visit Port of Echuca, Wharf, The Old Pump House, River Boats, Star Hotel, Sharp's Magic Murray River beaches, historic Masonic Movie House & Penny Arcade, Bridge Hotel, MYRTLEFORD Temple, Sturt Memorial, Quinn Island and ECHUCA Courthouse and Museum, Holden Car district Wineries. Museum, City Street Tours, Old Brothel and Where is Myrtleford? Where is Echuca? Steam Packet, Echuca Rail Station, Oz Maze Myrtleford is located in the Ovens Valley Tourist Information and Torrumbarry Weir. Echuca, originally Victoria's largest inland region of north east Victoria at the foothills of Mt. Buffalo, about 50 km south Cobram-Barooga Visitor port, is located on the banks of the Murray Tourist Information east of Wangaratta. The discovery of gold Information Centre River, 205 km north of Melbourne. Famous in the 1850's brought prospectors to the 2-4 Station St for its massive riverside wharf, which Echuca Moama Tourism area with many of them staying on and Cobram Vic 3644 originally was five times the present size, starting the cultivation of hops and (Tel) 1800 659 258 2 Heygarth St the wharf was built at three distinct heights Echuca Vic 3564 tobacco. Now the gateway to the Victorian to cater for the rise and fall of the river and (Tel) 03 5480 7555 / 1800 804 446 snow fields, the region is also known as a to allow the loading and unloading of river (Fax) 03 5482 6413 producing area for tobacco, cool climate wine grapes, hops and chestnuts. freight to the railhead in town. The river Email: [email protected] 120 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 121 MYRTLEFORD cont

Harvest Labour Assistance General Requirements Tourist Information known for the large plantings of pome and Worktrainers Employment Services stone fruits, for which it is world famous. Weather conditions can change dramatically. The Rutherglen Wine Experience Cnr. Ovens and Faithful Sts Major development occurred after WWI as Care must be taken to protect yourself from 57 Main Street the dairies were supported by milk Wangaratta Vic 3677 Rutherglen Vic 3685 the weather and the work environment. processing and the fruit industry established (Tel) 03 5721 2222 Phone: 02 6033 6300 or 1800 622 871 (Fax) 03 5722 4477 Fax: 02 6033 6311 canneries and packers for their products. (Email) [email protected] Email: [email protected] Another expansion occurred through closer www.worktrainers.com.au Web: www.rutherglenvic.com settlement during the 1960's as the RUTHERGLEN requirement for fruit for Australia's growing National Harvest Labour When should I go there? population increased. Information Service Where is Rutherglen? FREECALL 1800 062 332 February to April - grape picking Includes Mooroopna, Lemnos, Ardmona, March to May - apples www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Kialla, Toolamba, Congupna, Undera, Rutherglen is located just a short trip off the June to August - grape pruning Merrigum, Bunbartha, Shepparton East, Hume Freeway between Wangaratta and Places to visit November to December - cherries Albury/Wodonga. It is 265km North East of Orrvale, Grahamvale, Murchison and Melbourne and 615km South West of Sydney. How do I get there? Invergordon. See also: Cobram, Kyabram, Ponderosa Cabin, Michelini's Mines, Beautifully positioned along the Murray River, Echuca and Tatura. The Phoenix Tree, Old School Museum, Rutherglen is a region where over 150 years Trains run daily from Melbourne and Sydney Reform Hill, Rosewhite Vineyard, Mount and of dedication and commitment, combined to Albury and Wangaratta. Harvest Labour Assistance Lake Buffalo. with a unique climate, skill, youthful vibrancy A connecting bus service runs from and sense of fun have created a Wine Region Wangaratta twice a week. The closest Worktrainers Employment Tourist Information that is truly “Full of Flavour”. airport is located at Albury. Services Shepparton 3 Hoskin St The Ponderosa Cabin Where can I stay? Harvest Labour Assistance Shepparton Vic 3630 29 Clyde St (Tel) 1800 802277 Myrtleford Vic 3737 Rutherglen has a broad spectrum of Worktrainers Employment Services- (Tel) 03 5752 1727 accommodation: Motels, Hotels, Caravan (Fax) 03 5821 1195 Wangaratta Parks, Cosy B & B's and Self contained Email: [email protected] Cnr. Ovens and Faithful Sts When should I go there? accommodation. Camping sites are www.worktrainers.com.au Wangaratta Vic 3677 available in the Caravan Park as well as (Tel) 1800 802277 January to April - apples within the camping grounds along the National Harvest Labour (Fax) 03 5722 4477 Mighty Murray River. February to March - grape picking Information Service February to April - tobacco FREECALL 1800 062 332 National Harvest Labour General Requirements

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June to August - grape pruning V FREECALL 1800 062 332 Weather conditions can change rapidly. Places to visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Care must be taken to protect yourself from How do I get there? the elements and the work environment. Places to visit Museum and historical precinct, Art Gallery, Myrtleford is 270 km north of Melbourne on Victoria Park Lake, The Connection, Lookout the Hume freeway and the Great Alpine There are many wineries in the Rutherglen SHEPPARTON tower, forest tracks, SPC-Ardmona Cannery Road. Daily rail and bus services travel area that welcome visitors. These include: All and Reedy Swamp walk. between Melbourne and Sydney via the Saints Estate, Anderson Winery, Buller & Sons, Where is Shepparton? Hume Highway. Local bus services operate Campbells Winery, Chambers Rosewood When should I go there? between Wangaratta and Myrtleford. Winery, Cofield Wines, Drinkmoor Wines, Shepparton is the hub of the Goulburn Fairfield Wines, Gehrig Estate Wines, Jones January to April - tomatoes Valley and the centre of the vast Goulburn Where can I stay? Winery & Vineyard, Lake Moodemere January to May - pome fruit Valley irrigation district, often called Vineyards, Morris Wines, Mt Prior Vineyard, April to October - tree pruning There are Hotels, Motels and Caravan Parks Victoria's "fruit bowl". The city has a good Pfeiffer Wines, Rutherglen Estates, Stanton & August to April - fruit packing in town. Many farms do have facilities for industrial base and its close proximity to Killeen Wines, St Leonard's Vineyard, September to October - fruit thinning camping on site, with some even providing Melbourne, just 2 hours south, makes it an Sutherland Smith & Sons, Warrabilla November to December - cherries modest accommodation. It is best to check ideal tourist area. Shepparton has many Wines, Watchbox Wines. November to May - stone fruit details directly before moving to the area. dairies surrounding the town but is best

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Shepparton is 175 km north of Melbourne Worktrainers Employment Services- Tatura is located 167 km north of There are Hotels, a Motel and Caravan on the Hume Freeway and Highway. There Wangaratta Melbourne and just 16 km west of Parks located in town. Jobseekers with are regular daily rail and bus services to Cnr. Ovens and Faithful Sts Shepparton. The surrounding area has caravans, camper vans or tents can be Shepparton from Melbourne. Wangaratta Vic 3677 dairying, beef cattle and sheep production sited on some properties, but check with the farmer before arriving or ideally There is limited public transport servicing (Tel) 1800 802277 but also has fruit and vegetable growing as (Fax) 03 5722 4477 its most important business. The processing before leaving your present farm or the Goulburn Valley areas, however some location. growers are prepared to pick workers up www.worktrainers.com.au of the fruit and vegetable products is also from the employment offices. A reliable car an important employer in the region. General Requirements is the best option for transport as these National Harvest Labour towns are between 10 and 50 km apart. Information Service See also Shepparton, Echuca, Cobram Own transport & camping gear preferred. FREECALL 1800 062 332 Jobseekers with own transport readily www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Harvest Labour Assistance Where can I stay? placed. Approximately half of the growers provide on site facilities. Most of the work Places to visit Worktrainers Employment There are Hotels, Motels, Caravan and is done in hot conditions so long sleeved Services Shepparton Cabin Parks, Backpacker Hostels, Guest shirts, hats & sensible footwear is a must. Murmungee Lookout; Fletchers Dam; Lake 3 Hoskin St Work is mainly paid on piece rates (you Houses and B & Bs located in town. Kerford; Stanley State Forest; Mt Stanley Shepparton Vic 3630 Accommodation is provided at some get paid for what you pick). Must be Berry, Apple, Chestnuts and other orchards (Tel) 1800 802277 entitled to work in Australia. orchards. This ranges from barrack style when in season; Forest Drive (Fax) 03 5821 1195 to powered caravan sites to un-powered Email: [email protected] tent sites. Tourist Information www.worktrainers.com.au

General Requirements Visitor Information Centre, Ford Street, National Harvest Labour WANGARATTA BEECHWORTH VIC. 3747 Information Service Shepparton is surrounded by rich fertile Phone: 1300 366 321 FREECALL 1800 062 332 Where is Wangaratta? alluvial plains together with extensive www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail irrigation systems which enables diverse When should I go there? Wangaratta is located on the Ovens and agricultural produce to be successfully When should I go there? King Rivers, 230 km north east of grown that requires thousands of workers February to April- grape picking Melbourne following the Hume Freeway. each year to harvest. Workers are advised March to May- apples January to May - pome fruit The region is noted for the grazing of strongly to contact the harvest labour June to August- grape pruning April to October - tree pruning stock and wine production in the high service provider to check work availability November to December- cherries August to April - packing shed country as well as the localised production ictoria before moving to the area. September to October - fruit thinning of stone fruit and cherries. Textile mills How do I get there? November to December - cherries and good Industrial activity support the V November to May - stone fruit key producer groups. There is no public transport to Stanley; however, it is a short trip of approximately How do I get there? Harvest Labour Assistance STANLEY 10kms from Beechworth. Tatura is 167 km north of Melbourne Worktrainers Employment Services Where can I stay? following the Hume freeway and Goulburn Cnr. Ovens and Faithful Sts Where is Stanley? Valley Highway. Located just 16 km west of Wangaratta Vic 3677 Shepparton, the town is well served by a There is The Stanley Pub which acts as a (Tel) 03 5721 2222 Stanley is located in Victoria’s North East daily rail and bus service from Melbourne as B & B, while there is also a caravan park between Beechworth and Myrtleford. It is well as a regular bus service throughout the (Fax) 03 5722 4477 at near by Silver Creek. ideally located in the stunning sub-alpine Goulburn Valley. There is no public transport (Email) [email protected] region of North East Victoria, and is available between farms. www.worktrainers.com.au General Requirements surrounded by fruit and nut orchards as well as pine and old eucalypt forests. National Harvest Labour As there is no public transport to or Information Service around Stanley, it is preferred workers FREECALL 1800 062 332 have their own transport to get to work www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail available in this area. 124 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 125 WANGARATTA cont VIC MELBOURNE

Places to visit When should I go there? Includes Montrose, Yarra Junction, Silvan, Gladysdale, Coldstream, Wandin, Seville, St. Patrick's Church, Bishop's Lodge, February to March - apples Monbulk, Yarra Glen and Healesville Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, old ES February to April - grape picking & A Bank, Post Office, Warra House, MELBOURNE February to March - pears Harvest Labour Assistance Exhibition Gallery, Wangaratta Museum, November to March - berry Milawa Wine region, Australian Country November to December - cherry National Harvest Labour Spinners Mill, Tarrawingee, Bruck's Mill, The Information Service Rail Trail, Winton Motor Raceway, Merriwa How do I get there? FREECALL 1800 062 332 Park, Warby Range State Park and the HEALESVILLE www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Killawarra State forest. There is public transport by rail from LILYDALE Places to visit Y metropolitan Melbourne through to Tourist Information W H Lilydale. However beyond this there is H Lilydale museum, The Towers, A OOND no real public transport through the Yarra Wangaratta Visitors Information Centre MAR Athenaeum Theatre Co, Redgum Gallery, Cnr. Tone and Handley Sts Valley area. Private transport is required Herb Farms, District Wineries, Wandin Valley to move though the valley between the Wangaratta Vic 3677 MELBOURNE Farms, Warratina Lavendar Farm and (Tel) 1800 801 065 or 03 5721 5711 small towns. Gumnut Village. (Fax) 03 5721 98657 Email: [email protected] Where can I stay? Tourist Information Web: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au HEALESVILLE (YARRA VALLEY) There are many hotels, motels and caravan Contact Yarra Shire offices on When should I go there? parks in and around Healesville which offer 1300 368 333 accommodation. Where is Healesville? February to April - grape picking Yarra Valley Tourism General Requirements May to August - peach pruning Healesville is a small township 52km east Old Courthouse June to August - grape pruning of Melbourne, in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Harker St Weather conditions in the Yarra Valley can October to March - peaches It is a small community with a rich heritage. Healesville Vic 3777 change drastically and rapidly. Always November to January - cherries A variety of crops are grown in this (Tel) 03 5962 2600 area including apples, pears, cherries ensure that you wear clothing which gives (Fax) 03 5962 2040 How do I get there? and berry fruit. protection from the weather and the Email: [email protected] working environment. Take adequate rest, Web: yarravalleytourism.com Wangaratta is 230 km north east of Harvest Labour Assistance ready for the day ahead and have plenty of Melbourne following the Hume Freeway. water for drinking. When should I go there? It is 650 km south west of Sydney. Daily rail National Harvest Labour ictoria and bus services operate from Melbourne Information Service LILYDALE February to March - apples V and Sydney. Farms in the Kiewa, King FREECALL 1800 062 332 February to March - pears www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail and Ovens Valleys are not well serviced Where is Lilydale? February to April - wine grapes by public transport so your own vehicle Places to visit November to December - cherries is recommended. Lilydale is the gateway to the Yarra Valley November to March - berry crops Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville Art Gallery, and an outer suburb of Melbourne, being Where can I stay? The Hedgend Maze, The Yarra Valley Tourist just 40 km north of the State capital. How do I get there? Railway and many wineries in the area. A large range of cool climate crops have There are many Hotels, Motels and Caravan traditionally been grown in the Valley, Lilydale is 40 km north of Melbourne Parks available in town. Tourist Information including apples, pears, cherries and berry following the Maroondah Highway. Some farms do have modest on farm fruits. In recent years there have been It is also the terminus of the Melbourne accommodation or have facilities for Yarra Valley Tourism massive plantings of grapes for Wine metropolitan rail service but public camping on site. Old Courthouse production. Many of Australia's largest transport through the Yarra Valley beyond Harker St companies have brought their marketing the rail system is irregular. Private transport Healesville Vic 3777 General Requirements nearer to the large population residing in is required to move through the Valley (Tel) 03 5962 2600 Melbourne by establishing their vineyards in between the small towns. (Fax) 03 5962 2040 Weather conditions can change rapidly. Care Email: [email protected] the Yarra Valley. must be taken to protect yourself from the Web: yarravalleytourism.com elements and the work environment. 126 Freecall 1800 062 332 Freecall 1800 062 332 127 128 MAFFRA National Park and the 90 Mile Beach. Maffra is situated between the Alpine Macalister River Park at your backyard. beautiful tree lined street and the developing vegetable industries. With a Maffra’s major industry is dairying and in Gippsland. With a population of 4000, Maffra is located 228km east of Melbourne Where is Maffra? VIC water for drinking. ready for the day ahead and have plenty of working environment. Take adequate rest protection from the weather and ensure that you wear clothing which gives change drastically and rapidly. Always W General Requirements through the entire Yarra Valley. 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Albany WA GREATER WEST Harvest Labour Assistance Grape Picking Grape Pruning National Harvest Labour Olive Picking Information Service FREECALL 1800 062 332 Olive Pruning www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Salmon Fishing Strawberries Places to visit Broome Broome Historical Museum, Crocodile Park Melons and Pearl Coast Zoo, Japanese Cemetery, PERTH Cable Beach Resort, Carnarvon Sun Pictures, Streeter Jetty and the Eighty Banana Mile Beach.

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Work is seasonal, with most of it being Carnarvon Visitor Centre Kununurra is 3228 km north of Perth and There are many Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks during the warmest part of the year. Cnr Robinson Street and Camel Lane 780 km southwest of Darwin. It is 1042 km and Backpacker Hostels in the town. Visitors Care needs to be taken to protect Carnarvon WA 6701 and north of Broome, the closest town to are well catered for in such a remote place. yourself from the elements. A water (Tel) 08 9941 1146 Kununurra. It was initially set up as the bottle is essential and adequate rest must be (Fax) 08 9941 1149 construction centre for the damming of the General Requirements taken to prepare for the day ahead. Ord River as part of the Ord River Scheme, When should I go there? one of the countries largest Irrigation Work is seasonal, with most of it being projects. The rich and black alluvial soil of during the warmest part of the year. June to December - tomatoes the Ord Valley has been useful for the Care needs to be taken to protect yourself June to December - capsicums growing of many horticultural crops but the from the elements. A water bottle is essential CARNARVON July to August - bananas area flourished with the building of stage and adequate rest must be taken to prepare Other crops include avocados, coconuts, dates, two of the project, the Lake Argyle for the day ahead. mangoes, paw paws and melons. Dam completed in 1972. Dry season is Where is Carnarvon? April to October. How should I get there? The town of Carnarvon is located 904 km Harvest Labour Assistance north of Perth following the Brand and Carnarvon is a 904 km drive taking the Brand North West Coastal Highways. Highway to Geraldton and then the North National Harvest Labour On the mouth of the Gascoyne River, where West Coastal Highway further north. It is on Information Service the desert meets the Indian Ocean, the bus route north from Perth and south FREECALL 1800 062 332 Carnarvon is the centre of a large irrigation from Darwin. It is serviced daily by bus and air www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail district even though the water only flows from Perth. for one third of the year. Places to visit The 300 km sand-filled mouth of the Where can I stay? Gascoyne holds its water in underground Mirima Hidden Valley National Park, aquifers and can be pumped from during Numerous Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks, Celebrity Tree Park, the road from the rest of the year to irrigate crops. Backpacker Hostels and Guest Houses are Kununurra to Wyndham. Originally a pastoral region, with the port available in town with some Station stay This is great - used to support the pastoral industry the homestead accommodation also available. Tourist Information area changed during the 1930's when it was living and realised that tropical crops could be grown General Requirements Kununurra Tourist Bureau working with using the aquifer. Its moderate tropical Lot 75, (PO Box 446) climate is supported by summer people from Work is seasonal, with most of it being Kununurra WA 6743 (wet season) rainfall. during the warmest part of the year. (Tel) 08 9168 2598 other Care needs to be taken to protect yourself Harvest Labour Assistance cultures ! from the elements. A water bottle is essential When should I go there? and adequate rest must be taken to prepare National Harvest Labour for the day ahead. January to May - citrus Information Service May to October - melons FREECALL 1800 062 332 April to September - bananas www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail October to January - mangoes Year round - various other fruits Places to visit and vegetables Carnarvon Space Tracking Station, One Mile How do I get there? Jetty, Lighthouse Cottage Museum, Monkey Mia (about 300 km south), Bernier and There are bus and air services available Dorre Islands, the Blowholes, Quobba from Perth and Broome or Darwin. Station, Lake Macleod and the wreck of the It is a long way to travel by any means, Korean Star. estern Australia especially by car. W

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National Harvest Labour Being a regional city Albany has many Valley of the Giants, featuring the Tree Top Information Service Hotels, Motels, several Caravan Parks and Walk, Bibbulmun Track, Denmark River FREECALL 1800 062 332 three Backpacker’s Hostels. Mouth, the Bandstand, district wineries, www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail beaches and coastal scenery, Greens Pool, General Requirements BushWalking Tracks, district Art Studios and Places to visit You will need to wear clothing which will Galleries. protect you from the weather and the crop PERTH Middleton beach and boardwalk, Princess environment. Some harvesting and planting Tourist Information Royal fortress on Mt. Adelaide, Residency jobs require constant bending so a good Museum and Old Gaol, the Brig “Amity”, level of fitness will be useful. Keep well Denmark Visitors Centre

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WESTERN H'WAY Old Railway Station ALBANY Proudlove Pde February to April – grape picking Where is Denmark? Albany WA 6330 June to September – grape pruning (Tel) 08 9841 1088 or December to March – blueberries ALBANY Freecall 1800 644 088 Denmark is located on the banks of the Denmark River on south coast of Western (Fax) 08 9842 1490 How do I get there? Australia, 50 km west of Albany and 400 km south of Perth. With settlement, in 1895, Where is Albany? When should I go there? Denmark is 50 km west of Albany and timber mills were established to mill the 400km south of Perth. Regular bus services giant Karri trees grown in the area. Albany is a regional city in the Great February to April – salmon fishing operate daily from Perth to Denmark and Denmark became a major export port for Southern of Western Australia, 409 km and processing Skywest Airlines operate morning and timber being shipped to Britain, Asia, Africa south of Perth. Lying on the protected March to April – grape picking evening services on weekdays and daily and South America. The timber industry was Princess Royal Harbour, which is part of the May to June – olive picking services on the weekend from Perth to only short lived as the timber stocks magnificent King George’s Sound, it is June to September – grape pruning nearby Albany. flanked by the Southern Ocean, with July to August – olive pruning declined rapidly and many participants turned to dairying on the cleared land. spectacular ranges and hinterland. Albany is October to May – strawberries Where can I stay? WA’s oldest settlement and has strong links In recent times the culture in the area has diversified into viticulture, horticulture, with the ANZAC legend. A modern, evolving How do I get there? There are Motels, Guest houses, tourism and the husbandry of sheep, beef, city with pristine coastline, mild climate, B & Bs, Lodges and Backpacker hostels in dairying and pork production. Smaller scale natural beauty and rich in cultural Albany is 409 km south of Perth along the and around town. Denmark is a popular timber production, tree farming, berry crops experiences make Albany a very special Albany Highway, which connects with tourist destination, especially during the and some cottage industries are carried out place to live, work or visit. Aquaculture, Highway One to the Eastern States. Daily bus summer months so it advisable to check on in the region. wineries and viticulture, timber, services operate to and from Perth. Skywest accommodation options with the Visitors strawberries, fishing, olive oil and Airlines operate morning and evening services Centre before arriving. organic produce exist along with on weekdays and daily services on the Harvest Labour Assistance traditional agriculture. weekend from Perth to Albany. Public General Requirements transport is available around the city. National Harvest Labour Information Service Includes Kalgan Some employers do offer transport to and You will need to protect yourself from FREECALL 1800 062 332 from town by bus but your own transport the weather and the work environment. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail will be most useful. Adequate rest needs to be taken ready for the day ahead and you will need to take enough water each day to estern Australia prevent dehydration. W

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Where is Frankland? How do I get there? Where is Mount Barker? When should I go there?

Frankland is a small town located 370 km Frankland can be reached 370 km south of Mount Barker is a medium sized town March to April – grape picking south of Perth, 47 km west of Cranbrook Perth via the Albany Highway, turning off located 359 km south of Perth and 50 km June to October – grape pruning and 117 km east of Manjimup in the Great and travelling 42 km towards Manjimup to north of Albany in the Great Southern October to May – strawberries Southern of WA. Part of the Cranbrook Shire the west. Manjimup is 60 km further west of region. Lying to the south west of the November to January – cherries and gateway to the Stirling Range National Frankland. Bus services operate to and from Stirling and to the north west of the Park, the area is well regarded for its fertile Perth to Albany daily passing through Porongurup ranges, it has a population of How do I get there? soils, readily available water and cool Cranbrook as well as a regular bus service to 1500 and serves a wide and diverse climate and has become recognised as a Manjimup operating from Perth each day. agricultural area and is also the Mount Barker is 359 km south of Perth and prime wine and olive growing region, Skywest Airlines operate morning and administrative centre for the Shire of 50 km north of Albany on the Albany similar to that of Tuscany in Northern Italy. evening services on weekdays and daily Plantagenet. Whilst formerly a key apple Highway. TransWA operates daily bus Eco-tourism is a feature of the area with services on the weekend to Albany, some producing region the area now has a main services from Perth to Albany via Mount many permanent lakes, the Frankland River 130 km south of Frankland. focus in viticulture, plantation timber, Barker. Skywest Airlines operates a morning and magnificent wildflowers (in season) as wildflowers, wine production, and the and evening service each weekday and a the main attractions. Where can I stay? traditional agriculture of sheep and cattle daily flight on Saturdays and Sundays from husbandry. There are many varied lifestyle Perth to Albany. There is no local public Harvest Labour Assistance There is a Caravan Park in town and some opportunities set within a beautiful natural transport available in town so your own vineyard properties do offer chalet and environment with spectacular scenery. transport is desirable. National Harvest Labour dormitory style accommodation on site. Mount Barker is close to the southern coast Information Service Check with the vineyards prior to arrival. and other regional tourist attractions. Where can I stay? FREECALL 1800 062 332 www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail General Requirements Includes Rocky Gully, Kendenup, Narrikup There is a range of accommodation and Porongurup available through the Plantagenet Shire. Places to visit You will generally require your own There are several Hotels, Motels, Caravan transport around Frankland as there is no Harvest Labour Assistance and Cabin Parks, B & Bs and a Backpacker Olive Tree Gallery, Alkoomi Winery, public transport in town. You will need to Hostel in and around town. Ferngrove Winery, Frankland River, Lakes wear clothing which offers protection from National Harvest Labour Poorarecup, Nunijup and Unicup, The Old the weather and the crop environment. Information Service General Requirements Post Office, district Wildflowers (in season) Drink plenty of water and rest well ready FREECALL 1800 062 332 and the local Heritage Trail. for the day ahead. www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail You will generally require your own transport as the work is spread over a Tourist Information Places to visit large area of the Shire. Strong clothing and protection from the weather and the work Cranbrook Tourist Bureau The Stirling and Porongurup ranges, local environment will be useful. Granthorne St wineries, Police Station Museum, All Saints Cranbrook WA 6321 Church, the Old Post Office and the Mount (Tel) 08 9826 1008 Barker Heritage Trail. (Fax) 08 9826 1090 Email: [email protected] Tourist Information

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Where is Manjimup? General Requirements How do I get there?

Manjimup is 300 km south of Perth on the Work is seasonal, with most of it being Margaret River is 280 km south of Perth Important Phone No’s South Western Highway. It lies among the during the warmest part of the year. Care following the South Western Highway to giant Karri and Jarrah forests of WA. Close needs to be taken to protect yourself from Busselton and then the Bussell Highway to to the coast between the Indian and the elements. A water bottle is essential and Margaret River. Southern Oceans the area is cool enough adequate rest must be taken to prepare for to grow pome fruits which ripen during the day ahead. Where can I stay? the mild summer. Being a popular tourist destination See also Pemberton, Bridgetown and Margaret River has an abundance of Hotels, Nannup MARGARET RIVER Motels, Guest Houses, B & B's, Caravan Parks, Hostels, Cabins and Cottages. Harvest Labour Assistance Where is Margaret River? General Requirements National Harvest Labour Margaret River is located 280 km south of Information Service Work is seasonal, with most of it being Perth on the southern coast, facing the FREECALL 1800 062 332 during the warmest part of the year. Care Indian ocean. Originally a timber town the www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail needs to be taken to protect yourself from main Industries today are Dairying, the elements. A water bottle is essential and Vineyards and Wineries, some Berry Places to visit adequate rest must be taken to prepare for farming, and of major importance, Tourism, the day ahead. Manjimup Timber Park, Tree Towers, King with the craft industry prominent. Jarrah Heritage Trail, The Four Aces and One Tree Bridge. Harvest Labour Assistance

Tourist Information National Harvest Labour Information Service Manjimup Tourist Bureau FREECALL 1800 062 332 Cnr. Rose & Edward Street www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail (PO Box 80) Manjimup WA 6258 Places to visit (Tel) 08 9771 1831 (Fax) 08 9777 1001 Rotary Park, Old Settlement Historical www.southernforests.com.au Museum, Margaret River Heritage Trail, Vineyards and Wineries, Berry Farm, When should I go there? National Trust Homes and St. Thomas More Catholic Church. February to May - apples and pears Tourist Information How do I get there? Plenty of Margaret River Tourist Bureau water will Rail and bus services depart Perth daily. It Bussell Highway is accessible by road via the South Western Margaret River WA 6285 keep you Highway south to Bunbury and then (Tel) 08 9757 2911 on the go ! further south to Manjimup. (Fax) 08 9757 3287 Email: [email protected] Where can I stay? When should I go there? Manjimup has a good range of Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks, Guest Houses January to March - grape picking and Cabins. June to August - grape pruning estern Australia W

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