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NATIONAL HARVEST GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement

Introduction 1 The National Harvest Guide has been
produced with the ﬁnancial assistance of the
General Information 2 Commonwealth Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations
Harvest Trail 5 (DEEWR). However, DEEWR does not accept
any responsibility for the contents of this
Handy Hints 8 publication and any actions taken in reliance of
its contents.
New South Wales 9
Disclaimer
Northern Territory 38
The National Harvest Labour Information
Queensland 42 Service believes that all information supplied
in this Guide to be correct at the time of
South Australia 70 printing. A guarantee to this effect cannot be
given however and no liability in the event of
Tasmania 87 information being incorrect is accepted.

Victoria 98 The Guide provides independent advice and
no payment was accepted during its publication
Western Australia 117 in exchange for any listing or endorsing of any
place or business. The listing of organisations
Wool Harvest 132 does not imply recommendation.

Grain Harvest 138 This Guide does not take the place of current
and accurate advice. For the latest information
on harvest labour opportunities please
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THE NATIONAL HARVEST LABOUR The National Harvest Telephone
INFORMATION SERVICE Information Service
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The Department of Education Employment This service operates weekdays from 8.00am
and Workplace Relations contracted MADEC to 8.00pm throughout the year, to answer
Australia to establish a National Harvest queries related to harvest labour and to
Labour Information Service to coordinate and connect callers to appropriate providers.
distribute information on harvest labour in Call Centre Operators are in contact with
Australia. The service commenced on 1 July growers, labour providers and job seekers.
2003.
The National Harvest Guide
As growers often have difficulty finding The National Harvest Guide provides job
sufficient workers at harvest time, this service seekers with concise and comprehensive
helps to match an itinerant pool of workers information about harvest work opportunities,
with variable seasonal work. A diverse range working conditions, transport and
of organisations, growers and job seekers use accommodation. It is available free of charge to
this service. job seekers across Australia, both in hard copy
and on the Harvest Trail Website
The National Harvest Labour Information www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Service is operated by MADEC Australia.
HARVEST FEEDBACK
Established in 1969 to explore the delivery of
alternative adult education programs to groups If you wish to provide feedback regarding your
or individuals in the community, MADEC experience on the Harvest Trail, or lodge a
Australia has established itself as a viable, complaint about an aspect of the Horticulture
community based organisation providing a Industry including wages, working conditions
range of services to regional communities. and/or accommodation, you have three
Employment and Harvest Labour Services options:
are currently delivered by MADEC Australia
sites extending across three states. This is 1. Complete a feedback form which is located
supported by MADEC’s Community College the front page of the Harvest Trail
Unit which delivers accredited and non- Website, www.harvesttrail.gov.au. Click on
accredited training. the tab on the left menu titled ‘Feedback’,
complete the feedback form and press the
The work of the National Harvest Labour ‘Send’ button. Please note that responses to
Information Service includes: emails can take up to five working days.

Harvest Trail Website 2. Send your feedback/complaint via email
www.harvesttrail.gov.au to the National Harvest Labour Information
The website provides comprehensive Service at nhlis@madec.edu.au
information about harvest opportunities,
harvest locations, accommodation, transport 3. Contact the National Harvest Labour
and other requirements. Job seekers are Information Service on
referred to harvest vacancies listed by Job FREECALL 1800 062 332.
Services Australia Providers and growers.
If you are dissatisfied with how the NHLIS
responds to your concerns or feel that you
cannot discuss the issue with the NHLIS, you
can contact the DEEWR Customer Service
Line on 1800 805 260.

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GENERAL INFORMATION can be repetitious and tiring.

From grape harvesting in Berri, to mango Crops are collected in various ways. Produce
picking in Darwin, each year thousands is often placed into buckets, tubs or lugs. It can
of people find work helping to bring in the be cut, clipped or picked and placed into a bag
fruit and vegetable harvests. The Harvest strapped to the shoulders. On some occasions
Trail gives them the opportunity to combine produce can be harvested in bunches and
seasonal harvest work with travel around placed onto trays or placed into bins.
Australia.
Start time is usually from early morning and
The Trail offers a way for anyone eligible to often the work is late into the day. Some
work in Australia, be they young, middle aged evening and night time work can be required,
or older to finance travel around the country. especially in the packing of produce harvested
By working and following the Harvest Trail job earlier in the day. There is often work
seekers from Australia and overseas find a associated with the harvest in packing sheds,
great way to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. canneries and other processing plants or
They are able to meet people from around factories.
Australia and the world. They can travel and
see Australia at their own pace while working HARVEST CROPS
and earning money.
There are a variety of crops listed on the
Harvest Trail. These are regularly being added
As you travel around Australia you might
to. The list of crops shows the towns where
encounter different driving conditions and
these crops are grown and the approximate
traffic laws to those you are used to. To keep
time during the year that labour is required for
yourself safe remember the following: you
harvesting or other crop duties.
must wear a seatbelt in a passenger vehicle
(car, van or bus) whether you are the driver or a
There are other activities required for crop
passenger; driving without a licence is against
production besides the picking of produce.
the law; do not use a mobile phone or device
These activities are available on the Trail and
while driving; observe speed limits at all times;
include pruning and trimming vines and trees,
and you must wear a helmet when riding a
thinning and trimming flowers and bunches and
bicycle.
general crop maintenance work.

There is of course not just one Harvest Trail, Most crops and harvesting jobs are very
but many. Harvest workers can choose to dependant on local weather conditions. The
circle the continent or follow the sun. They size of crops and when they are harvested are
can go south from the wet tropics of Far North often controlled by local weather during the
Queensland to Tasmania’s Huon Valley or year. Considerable variations can occur and it
east from Western Australia’s Margaret River is most advisable to check with local harvest
to the Riverina in NSW. In some locations services for correct information.
it is possible for workers to follow seasonal
activities through much of the year on a trail Some crops cannot be harvested whilst the
within kilometres of their doorstep. produce is wet and many others are affected
by very hot or extremely cold conditions to a
HARVEST WORK point where harvest is not possible.

Harvesting of fruit and vegetable crops around However, remember not to rely on general
Australia can often involve working individually, talk. ALWAYS contact a local harvest service
in pairs or teams. The job can involve climbing for up-to-date and accurate information. The
ladders, standing, kneeling, laying or sitting National Harvest Labour Information Service
while moving through the crop or undertaking a on FREECALL 1800 062 332, can help to
range of duties in a harvesting team. The work connect you to these people.

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TOWNS possible. Many harvesting jobs require working
six days each week, with Saturday often being
The location of harvest work opportunities is the “day-off” to meet market requirements.

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listed by towns across the States. You should Usually the long hours of summer daylight are
be aware that many of these areas are known used to advantage to harvest the crop.
locally by regional names such as the Riverina,
Far North Queensland, the Barossa Valley and
Transport
the Riverland. Always ask if you are unsure.
Air, rail and bus services generally operate
throughout Australia between state capitals
The information listed under the town names
and larger regional centres.
will assist you with travel, accommodation
and important local contacts. Also check the
There are also regular local public services in
smaller localities included in the town listing.
many regions. Check the Towns list for local
Many crops are planted in large volumes in
details or call the National Harvest Labour
specific areas and as such harvest labour
Information Service.
requirements can be spread over a number of
towns in a region at the same time.
Remember that many jobs are located on
farms some distance from the harvest town
HARVEST WORK OPPORTUNITIES
where public transport is often not available.
Generally placement is easiest for job
Where possible this guide will include
seekers that have their own transport and
information on the types of transport available
accommodation but both may be available at
to each town or region. Transport types are
different locations, particularly during peak
depicted by the following symbols:
harvest times. Arrival at the right time is
extremely important. Being early means limited
work and unless you have money and wish to
be a tourist for a short while. Do not arrive in Plane
a potential work town prior to the availability
of work. Late arrival of course, can mean that
many of the jobs are taken. Always contact the Bus
National Harvest Labour Information Service
before moving to a harvest area.
Train
WORKING CONDITIONS

Weather
Car
Most harvesting jobs are done outdoors with
little or no protection from the weather. Many
jobs are in locations where extremely high
Accommodation
temperatures are common.
Harvest workers with caravans, campervans
or tents can be accommodated on many
Physical / Personal
properties and there are commercial
Most harvest jobs require a reasonable level of
accommodation, caravan parks or backpacker
individual physical fitness. The job can involve
hostels in most areas if on farm facilities are
climbing ladders, standing, kneeling, laying or
not available.
sitting while moving through the crop. Lifting
is often a required activity. The work can be
Some farms provide basic accommodation with
repetitious and tiring.
beds, food storage and cooking facilities. You
may need to provide your own bedding, but
Times
again check before you arrive.
When the crops are ready they must be
harvested as quickly and as efficiently as

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Where possible this guide will include OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
information on the types of accommodation
available in each town or region. Most matters of Occupational Health and
Accommodation types are depicted by the Safety are regulated by law. Make sure that
following symbols: the farmer or work supervisor gives sufficient
instruction into what is required of you in the
job, particularly in matters of personal safety
and safety of others in the workplace. Take
Motel / Hotel
particular notice of the instructions as they
apply to your operations and how they apply
to work colleagues. Make sure that your
Backpacker Hostel
mind is clear about what is required of you
when working particularly with, on, or around
machinery. For further information and online
Caravan Park service visit the DEEWR’s website at www.
deewr.gov.au.

Camping Ground SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation is a form of savings where
Farm Stay money is set aside by your employer
and invested for your retirement. Under
the Superannuation Guarantee scheme,
Pay rates and conditions employers must pay workers’ superannuation
Pay rates and calculations vary from crop to contributions of nine per cent of the
crop and may include: employee’s earnings base, but are not required
to pay superannuation contributions where
• wages paid on a weekly basis. employees are paid less than $450 in a
• casual work paid on an hourly basis. calendar month or aged 70 years and over.
• piecework paid on a per unit harvested basis.
• negotiation agreed on a start to finish basis. Eligible temporary residents can access their
superannuation (subject to withholding tax)
Rates and conditions are based on registered when they permanently leave Australia. While
awards that are binding on the farmer and they are in Australia they must be made aware
you. It is extremely important that you seek of:
the correct information from local employment
offices and farmers before commencing work. • the superannuation fund their employer is
contributing to on their behalf
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE • the amount of superannuation they have
• that they should contact their
It is a requirement of law that all workers superannuation fund before they leave
are covered for workplace injury by the Australia to check if they are eligible to
employer. Make sure that you are properly access their superannuation benefits.
instructed in all aspects of the work before
commencing your actual employment. Take Most employees are able to choose their super
adequate care, through your own actions, of fund. If you don’t choose a super fund, your
yourself and others in the workplace. Talk to superannuation contributions will be paid into
the farmer about any matters which you are a fund chosen by your employer. While you
not sure about and ask for further instruction can choose a fund at anytime, your employer
from the farmer if you are not clear. It is has to accept only one choice from you in a
your responsibility to follow all health and 12-month period.
safety instructions and to report any injury
immediately to the farmer.

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Further information on superannuation is Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). For further
available from the Australian Tax Office information and online service visit the DIAC
Superannuation Information Line: 13 10 20 or website www.immi.gov.au. You can link

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at the superannuation home page which is part directly to this website site from any of the
of the Australian Tax Office web site at Towns and Crops listings via the Harvest Trail
www.ato.gov.au. website www.harvesttrail.gov.au.

This information is provided by Prime Super, a HARVEST TRAIL
not for profit Industry Superannuation Fund.
This article contains general information only To follow a “Harvest Trail” can be a great
and does not take account of your personal adventure as an individual, a couple or as a
circumstances. You should obtain personal group.
advice where appropriate. Prime Super (ABN
60 562 335 823) is issued by Prime Super Pty A Harvest Trail can be anything you want it
Ltd (ABN 81 067 241 016, AFSL 219723). A to be, from a short haul close to your
Product Disclosure Statement is available from homebase, or a long journey which may take
the issuer by phoning 1800 675 839. a year to travel and work right around
Australia. There are no formal arrangements
PRIVACY required. Join in wherever you are and
whatever the season might be. Have a good
Privacy for yourself and your employer is read of this guide and work out your own
essential. Both you and the farmer have a personal Harvest Trail. Look to take in work
direct responsibility to and for each other in all opportunities and to visit places of interest
matters of privacy. and history wherever you choose to travel.

WORK REQUIREMENTS Remember to ask first before moving on, use
the FREECALL 1800 062 332 to gather
Australian Tax File Number (TFN) your information.
To work you will require an Australian Tax File
Number. BIOSECURITY

Appropriate taxes are to be paid on all It is illegal to carry some fruits and vegetables
earnings by you. The rate will be determined into the Fruit fly free zones which exist in
by your background and the current working southern Australia. Produce must be disposed
arrangements. Taxes are collected by the of before entering these zones which are found
farmer and submitted to the Australian by visiting www.pestfreearea.com.au and
Taxation Office. If you fail to provide a TFN you www.fruitfly.net.au.
will be taxed at the highest rate.
Fruit fly does not naturally occur in the
A Tax File Number may be obtained from production areas of southern New South Wales,
the Australian Taxation Office. For further northern Victoria and South Australia and is only
information and online service visit the ATO ever found because someone has brought it in.
website www.ato.gov.au. You can link directly
to this website site from any of the Towns and A fruit fly outbreak can close sensitive domestic
Crops listings via the Harvest Trail website and export markets leaving the fruit worthless.
www.harvesttrail.gov.au.
Be aware of the zones as spot fines of up to
WORKING VISAS $550 can be issued.

If you are visiting Australia and you wish to
work you will require a current and
appropriate Working Visa. These may be
obtained from the Department of

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Chasing the sun around Australia - example of a 12 month Harvest Trail
February to April
South Australia Limestone Coast / Riverland / Clare Valley / Adelaide Hills / Grapes / Citrus
Fleurieu Peninsula / Barossa Valley
Adelaide Hills / Riverland / Limestone Coast Apples / Pears

Tasmania Burnie / Meander Valley / Devonport Vegetables / Berries
Tamar Valley / Huon Valley Apples
Huon Valley Strawberries / Berries

Victoria Yarra Valley / Shepparton Apples / Stonefruit / Pears
Echuca / Shepparton Tomatoes / Vegetables
Yarra Valley / Mildura / Robinvale / Swan Hill Grapes / Citrus
Mornington Peninsula Grapes / Strawberries

New South Wales Bathurst / Orange / Tumut Apples
Sydney Basin Apples / Stonefruit / Vegetables
Narromine / Wentworth / Leeton / Griffith Citrus
Griffith / Mudgee / Hunter / Tooleybuc / Wentworth / Leeton Grapes
Griffith / Swan Hill / Leeton Stonefruit

Southern Queensland Boonah / Gatton / Laidley Vegetables
Caboolture Strawberry Planting
Childers Avocados / Mangoes
Chinchilla / St George Melons
Gayndah / Gin Gin Citrus
Sunshine Coast Ginger / Pineapples
St George Grapes

Far Northern Queensland Stanthorpe Apples / Vegetables
Atherton / Dimbulah / Mareeba Avocados
Atherton / Innisfail / Mareeba / Tully Bananas
Dimbulah / Mareeba Mangoes / Paw Paws
Mareeba Citrus

April to June
Northern New South Wales Dubbo / Narromine / Narrabri / Moree / Mungindi / Wee Waa Cotton
Ballina / Byron Bay / Coffs Harbour Avocados / Macadamia Nuts

Southern Queensland Bundaberg / Gin Gin Avocados / Citrus
Bundaberg / Boonah / Gatton / Laidley Vegetables
Caboolture Strawberries
Childers Tomatoes
Mundubbera / Gayndah Citrus
Sunshine Coast Pineapples
Stanthorpe Apples / Vegetables

Northern Queensland Ayr / Bowen Melons / Vegetables

Far Northern Queensland Atherton / Mareeba Avocados
Atherton / Innisfail / Mareeba / Tully Bananas
Atherton Custard Apples
Dimbulah / Mareeba Paw Paws
Mareeba Citrus

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June to August
New South Wales Sydney Basin Nursery Work / Vegetables / Turf
Production
Ballina / Byron Bay / Coffs Harbour Avocados / Bananas / Macadamia Nuts

Southern Queensland Bundaberg / Childers / Gin Gin Avocados
Mundubbera / Gayndah / Gin Gin Citrus
Bundaberg / Boonah / Gatton / Laidley Vegetables
Caboolture / Sunshine Coast Stawberries
Childers Tomatoes
Stanthorpe Apples / Pears / Vine Pruning

Northern Queensland Ayr / Bowen Vegetables

Far Northern Queensland Atherton / Mareeba / Innisfail Bananas / Custard Apples
Dimbulah / Mareeba Paw Paws / Citrus

September to November
New South Wales Dubbo / Narromine / Narrabri / Moree / Mungindi / Wee Waa Grain

Southern Queensland Bundaberg / Childers / Gatton / Laidley Vegetables
Caboolture / Sunshine Coast Strawberries / Pineapples
Childers Avocados
Emerald Melons
Stanthorpe Stonefruit Thinning /Vegetables

Northern Queensland Ayr / Bowen Melons / Vegetables

Far Northern Queensland Atherton / Innisfail / Mareeba / Tully / Dimbulah Bananas / Paw Paws

Northern Territory Darwin / Katherine Mangoes / Melons

Northern Western Australia Kununurra / Carnarvon Bananas / Melons / Vegetables

December to January
Tasmania Burnie / Meander Valley / Devonport Vegetables / Berries
Tamar Valley / Huon Valley Cherries / Berries

Southern Queensland Bundaberg / Childers Mangoes
Bundaberg / Childers / Gatton / Laidley Vegetables
Childers / Gin Gin Avocados / Citrus
Chinchilla / St George Melons
St George Grapes
Stanthorpe Stonefruit / Vegetables

Northern Queensland Ayr / Bowen Mangoes

Far Northern Queensland Atherton / Innisfail / Mareeba / Tully Bananas
Dimbulah Mangoes / Lychees
Dimbulah / Mareeba Paw Paws / Citrus / Pineapples

Northern Western Australia Carnarvon Bananas / Melons / Vegetables

Southern Western Australia Albany / Mount Barker Strawberries
Perth Hills Stonefruit / Apples / Pears
Mount Barker Cherries
Denmark / Manjimup Blueberries / Vegetables

Northern New South Wales Byron Bay / Coffs Harbour Blueberries / Bananas
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HARVEST TRAIL TEN TIPS FOR WORKING you wont get paid and someone else might
HOLIDAY MAKERS: end up with your job. Be sun smart (hat,
sunscreen & shade). Don’t pay a high price in
• Call the NHLIS on 1800 062 332 or a local the future for the work you do now.
Harvest Labour office to check work
availability and local conditions before • We want to hear about your experiences
travelling to an area for work. on the Harvest Trail (this helps us provide
a better service) please tell us your good
• Having your own reliable transport is a and bad stories by contacting the NHLIS on
real advantage - consider travelling with 1800 062 332 or a local Harvest Labour Office.
others to share the cost for buying
or hiring a car it really increases your This information is provided to assist workers
options. in getting the most from their Harvest Trail
experience. Please read the appropriate
• Make sure you are entitled to work and sections of the Harvest Guide to obtain more
have with you any documents that prove comprehensive information regarding work
this. opportunities, working conditions, workers
insurance, industrial relations, biosecurity,
• It is not necessary to pay a fee; the NHLIS privacy and immigration.
and Harvest Labour Offices are Australian
Government funded and free to use. You do
USEFUL CONTACTS
not need to pay for this Harvest Guide, it is
also provided free. Some legitimate
Department of Education, Employment and
businesses will charge a fee to find work but do
Workplace Relations
some research to make sure they provide good
www.deewr.gov.au
value with a solid history of placing customers
1300 363 079
with good employers. Accommodation and
Contact DEEWR for all information on finding
equipment bonds / deposits may apply.
work, careers and training, and other labour
Before you hand over money, ask around to
market information.
check what is reasonable. You should get your
money back once you have finished and your
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
obligations have been met.
www.immi.gov.au
131 881
• Listen to instructions and practise
Contact DIAC for all information on visiting
workplace safety at all times, this includes
and working in Australia including Visas and
having the right clothing.
associated details.
• Employers are obliged to give you a payslip
Australian Taxation Office
- always check it and question anything you
www.ato.gov.au
don’t understand.
13 28 61
Contact the Australian Taxation Office for all
• It is not necessary to give your passport
information on the Australian taxation system
to anyone to hold onto; an employer can ask
including Tax File Numbers and associated
to take a photocopy to verify your legal work
details.
entitlements. Your passport is a valuable
piece of personal information; you can choose
Fair Work Australia
to lodge it with someone you trust for safe
www.fwa.gov.au
keeping.
1300 799 675
Contact Fair Work Australia for all information
• Eat well. Its important to have energy for a on minimum wages, employment conditions,
day of physical work. dispute resolutions, termination of employment
and other workplace matters.
• Stay clean and healthy. If you can’t work

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New South Wales

Byron Bay
Mungindi
Moree Lismore
Ballina
Bourke Wee Waa
Narrabri
NEW SOUTH WALES Coffs Harbour

New South Wales
Warren
Trangie
Narromine Dubbo

Hunter Valley
Wentworth Dareton
Buronga Orange
Gol Gol Hillston Forbes
Mildura Euston SYDNEY
Griffith
Leeton
Hay Young
Tooleybuc Jugiong
Tumut
Koraleigh Batlow
Tumbarumba

NSW

ABOUT NEW SOUTH WALES

New South Wales is the site of Australia’s first permanent European settlement which is now
Sydney. The city is built on the magnificent Sydney Harbour, one of the most spectacular and
identifiable harbours in the world, Sydney is now a bustling metropolis.

New South Wales is a large state with a climate ranging from sub tropical to alpine to semi desert.
The Great Dividing Range to the east divides the many popular beaches, national parks and
resorts of the east coast, from rich farming lands of the western slopes and the dry western plains
that occupy two-thirds of the state. The mighty rivers: the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee, bring
life and riches to the dry continent as they meander across the vast inland plains of NSW.

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NEW SOUTH WALES HARVEST CHART
Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Ballina
Avocados
Berries
Custard apples
Nuts
Stonefruit
Batlow
Apples
Bourke
Citrus
Cotton
Grapes
Melons
Byron Bay
Avocados
Berries
Coffee
Custard apples
Lychees
Nuts
Stonefruit
Coffs Harbour
Avocados
Bananas
Berries

High requirement for labour - Medium requirement for labour - Low requirement for labour - little or no
H high need for out of area labour M some out of area labour may be L work may be available
required

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Coffs Harbour (continued)
Custard apples
Dubbo
Cotton
Euston
Grapes

New South Wales
Vegetables
Forbes
Apples
Cherries
Grapes
Stonefruit
Tomatoes
Gol Gol
Asparagus
Citrus
Grapes
Vegetables
Griffith
Citrus
Grapes
Vegetables
Hay
Vegetables
Melons

required

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New South Wales

Hillston
Cherries
Citrus
Cotton
Vegetables
Hunter Valley
Grapes
Leeton
Citrus
Grapes
Stonefruit
Vegetables
Lismore
Avocados
Berries
Coffee
Custard apples
Nuts
Stonefruit
Moree
Cotton
Nuts
Olives
Mungindi
Cotton
Narrabri
Cotton

required

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New South Wales

Narromine
Citrus
Cotton
Orange
Apples
Cherries

New South Wales
Grapes
Sydney Basin
Apples
Avocados
Citrus
Flowers / Nursery
Stonefruit
Turf
Vegetables
Tooleybuc
Citrus
Grapes
Stonefruit
Vegetables
Trangie
Cotton
Tumbarumba
Apples
Berries
Grapes

required

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New South Wales

Tumut
Apples
Warren
Cotton
Wee Waa
Cotton
Wentworth
Citrus
Grapes
Vegetables
Young
Cherries
Berries
Grapes
Stonefruit

required

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BALLINA September - December Stonefruit
October - January Blueberries
Ballina is located on an island at the mouth
of the Richmond River in the heart of the
How do I get there?
Northern Rivers, NSW. The township is located
an easy hour and a half from the Gold Coast
Ballina is located 189 kms south of Brisbane
and only a 30 minute drive south of popular
or 737 kms north of Sydney on the Pacific
Byron Bay. Ballina is surrounded by 32 kms
Highway. The town is serviced by the Ballina
of beautiful surfing beaches and picturesque
Byron Airport. There are also daily bus
headlands. The main streets of Ballina are
services from Brisbane and Sydney providing
lined with stylish cafes and restaurants, shops
transport into the Ballina region.

New South Wales
and galleries.

Harvest labour assistance

Where can I stay?
1800 062 332
Ballina offers a range of accommodation
www.harvesttrail.gov.au including resorts, motels, hotels, self contained
units, caravan parks, B&Bs and guesthouses.
Places to visit

Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Ballina
Lighthouse, Richmond River, Ballina
Manor, Thursday Plantation, Macadamia
Castle, Northern Rivers Community Gallery,
BATLOW
Summerland House Farm, Amaze-N Place,
Richmond River Princess Cruise, Lake
In the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Batlow
Ainsworth, Pat Morton Lookout. Follow the
is situated 443 kms south west of Sydney. A
coastline on paved cycle ways and watch the
strong timber industry and the harvesting,
migration of the humpback whales from East
packing and processing of the district’s fruit
Ballina lookouts between May and November.
crops are the town’s main employers.
Tourist information

Ballina Visitor Information Centre
Cnr River Street & Las Balsas Plaza
Ballina NSW 2478 1800 062 332

1800 777 666 www.harvesttrail.gov.au
balinfo@ballina.nsw.gov.au
Places to visit
www.discoverballina.com
Springfield Orchard, Batlow Fruit Co-operative
When should I go there? Ltd, roadside fruit stalls (seasonal), Weemala
lookout and flora & fauna reserve, Cascade
April - September Macadamia nuts, fuchsia nursery and the Bago State Forrest.
avocados
June - September Custard apples

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Tourist information Harvest labour assistance

Tumut Regional Visitor Information Centre National Harvest Labour Information Service
5 Adelong Road 1800 062 332
Tumut NSW 2720
02 6947 7025

tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au Places to visit

www.tumutregion.com.au Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre, Aboriginal
Arts and Crafts Centre, Mount Gundabooka,
historic buildings, Fred Hollows Grave and
When should I go there?
Memorial, Cotton Gin Tours and Jandra Paddle
Boat operation on the Darling River.
March - May Apples
June - November Tree pruning Tourist information

October - April Stonefruit
Bourke Tourist Information Ofﬁce
December - January Cherries Kidman Way
Bourke NSW 2840
How do I get there?
02 6872 1321
Batlow is 443 kms south west of Sydney via the
Hume and Snowy Highways and is accessible info@backobourke.com.au
by rail and bus. There is no public transport
available between farms. www.visitbourke.com.au


January - May Melons
Where can I stay? April - May Cotton picking, cotton
ginning
Batlow has a hotel, motel and caravan park.
May - June Vine pruning
May - September Citrus
November - January Grapes
December - February Citrus thinning
BOURKE
How do I get there?
Bourke is located in north western NSW
and is positioned at the junction of three Bourke is situated alongside the Darling
highways: the Kidman Way, Mitchell Highway River and the Mitchell Highway and is located
and Kamilaroi Highway. The township’s main approximately 800 kms west of Sydney. From
industries include cotton, stonefruit, citrus, Melbourne you will need to travel 1030 kms
irrigated wheat and wool. Bourke provides an north, via Hillston, on the Kidman Way.
ideal gateway for seeing the remote parts of
New South Wales.

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February - March Lychees
Where can I stay?
April - September Macadamia nuts,
Bourke offers a selection of excellent caravan avocados
parks, hotels, motels and B&Bs. June - September Custard apples
September - December Stonefruit
October - December Coffee
October - January Blueberries

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BYRON BAY How do I get there?

Byron Bay is located on the north coast of Byron Bay is located just off the Paciﬁc
NSW with Cape Byron being Australia’s most Highway, 800 kms north of Sydney and 175
easterly point. The region boasts beautiful kms south of Brisbane. Airports are located
beaches, unspoilt surroundings and a relaxed in Ballina (30 minutes south) or Coolangatta
lifestyle. Byron Bay offers a range of adventure (60 minutes north) and buses and trains arrive
sports, dining, accommodation and live regularly. Most bus companies located on the
entertainment. east coast of Australia have a regular service
to Byron Bay. There is also a daily rail/coach
Harvest labour assistance transfer service to Byron Bay.

1800 062 332

www.harvesttrail.gov.au Where can I stay?

Places to visit There is a wide variety of places to stay in
and around Byron Bay. Accommodation
Byron Bay markets, Cape Byron Lighthouse, includes motels, guesthouses, B&Bs,
Tyagarah nature reserve. Dive in the Julian farmstays, backpackers hostels, self contained
Rocks Marine Reserve, watch the whale apartments, and caravan parks/camping
migration (August – October), embark on a grounds.
sea kayaking safari through the reefs and
shipwrecks, explore the surf beaches and
enjoy the events and festivals.

Tourist information
COFFS HARBOUR
Byron Visitor Centre
Old Stationmaster’s Cottage, 80 Jonson Street Coffs Harbour is one of the largest regional
Byron Bay NSW 2481 cities in New South Wales, located 540
kms north of Sydney and 350 kms south
02 6680 8558 of Brisbane. The region boasts contrasting
landscapes, from the Great Dividing Range
info@visitbyronbay.com ﬂourishing with banana plantations to the
three main beaches close to the CBD of Coffs
www.visitbyronbay.com Harbour. The natural beauty of the region
makes for an inviting holiday destination – with

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surfing, golfing and fishing popular activities. to Coffs Harbour.
Approximately 40 kms north of Coffs Harbour
at Corindi lies one of the largest blueberry
plantations in the Southern Hemisphere.

Where can I stay?
Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area
1800 062 332 has a wide range of accommodation options
including hotels, motels, backpacker hostels,
www.harvesttrail.gov.au B&Bs, country retreats and apartments.

Places to visit

Clog Barn, Emerald Beach, Diggers Beach,
Bunker Cartoon Gallery, North Coast Regional
Botanic Garden, Old Butter Factory, Coffs DUBBO
Harbour Butterfly House, Maza tea rooms, Big
Banana and Pet Porpoise Pool. The City of Dubbo is situated on the banks of
the Macquarie River in the central western
Tourist information plains of NSW, 412 kms to the north west of
Sydney. Dubbo is the centre of a large wheat
Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre and sheep industry as well as commerce and
industry. Work opportunities exist in the cotton
Cnr Pacific Highway & McLean Street
industry in the surrounding towns. Tourism is
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 well featured through the Western Plains Zoo
1300 369 070 and the Old Dubbo Gaol.

Most of the work is carried out in the summer,
tourism@coffscoast.com.au which can be extremely hot.

www.coffscoast.com.au Harvest labour assistance

1800 062 332
January - December Bananas
June - December Avocados
October - January Blueberries Places to visit

How do I get there? Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Gaol, Heritage
Walk, Dubbo Regional Gallery, Heritage Drive,
Coffs Harbour has the largest regional airport The Claypan Gallery, Jedda Boomerangs,
in NSW. Airlines operate regular flights from Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo Observatory,
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle. Dubbo Military Museum, Indidjinart Aboriginal
The drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is Art & Craft Studio and Workshop and the
approximately six hours or 550 kms. Brisbane Terramungamine Reserve.
to Coffs Harbour is approximately a five hour
drive or 427 kms. There are two rail services Tourist information
daily from Sydney and Brisbane to Coffs
Harbour. Most bus companies located on the
east coast of Australia have a regular service Dubbo Visitor Information Centre

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Cnr Macquarie Street and Newell Highway robinvale@madec.edu.au
Dubbo NSW 2830
www.madec.edu.au
02 6801 4450

tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au National Harvest Labour Information Service

www.dubbotourism.com.au 1800 062 332


Places to visit

New South Wales
April - May Cotton picking, cotton
ginning
Lock 15, Weir and Fish Ladder and Lake
Benanee.
How do I get there?
Tourist information
Dubbo is 412 kms to the north west of Sydney
via the Mid Western Highway to Bathurst and
Robinvale Euston Tourist information Centre
then the Mitchell Highway to Dubbo. Regular
rail, bus and air services operate daily from Bromley Road
Sydney. There is no local public transport to Robinvale Vic 3549
farms in the area.
03 5026 1388

tourism@westserv.net.au

www.murrayriver.com.au

Where can I stay?
There are many hotels, motels, B&Bs, caravan
parks and cabins in town. January - May Grapes
May - February Vegetables
May - September Vine pruning

How do I get there?
EUSTON Euston is accessible by road via the Hume
and Sturt Highway, 960 kms from Sydney via
Located on the banks of the Murray River, 400 the Sturt Highway, 400 kms from Melbourne
kms north west of Melbourne, 960 kms south via the Calder Highway and 550 kms from
west of Sydney and 550 kms north east of Adelaide. Daily bus services between the
Adelaide. Euston is immediately across the capital cities travel via Euston.
Murray River from Robinvale.


MADEC Australia
68 - 72 Herbert Street Where can I stay?
Robinvale Vic 3549
There are motels, hotels and caravan parks in
1800 062 332 town.

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02 6850 2300

forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au

FORBES www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

On the Newell Highway, Forbes is nestled on When should I go there?
the Lachlan River in the heart of the Lachlan
Valley, 386km west of Sydney. Founded in
1817 by explorer John Oxley, the historic October - March Stonefruit
town is now celebrated for its magnificent
heritage buildings and natural environment. November - December Cherries
The beautiful Lake Forbes is the gateway
to the town; with cycle and walkways, BBQ How do I get there?
facilities, amenities and parks. The gold
rush history is proudly revealed including Forbes is 386 kms west of Sydney following the
the deeds of infamous bushrangers Ben Hall Great Western Highway to Bathurst. It is 175
and the Gardiner Gang, who are well known kms west of Bathurst, via Orange and Eugowra.
for their daring robbery of a stage coach at A bus service travels from Sydney to Forbes
Escort Rock in 1862. Following the gold via Orange daily. Regular daily bus services
rush the region resumed its importance with also operate from Melbourne to Brisbane via
vibrant pastoral and dairy industries and Forbes, following the Newell Highway. Forbes
some horticulture. is 120 kms south of Dubbo and 105 kms north
east of West Wyalong. An air service operates
from Sydney to nearby Parkes each day.

1800 062 332
Where can I stay?
There are many hotels, motels, B&Bs and
Places to visit caravan parks in town. Some limited camping
facilities may be available on some farms but it
Forbes Railway Arts & Visitor Information would be wise to ask the farmer first.
Centre, Forbes and District Historical
Museum, Forbes Town Hall and Post Office,
McFeeters Motor Museum, Gum Swamp
Bird Hide, Forbes General Cemetery (Grave
sites of Ben Hall and Kate Foster -Ned
Kelly’s sister), Weddin Mountains National
Park (Ben Hall’s Cave), Escort Rock (Gold
Robbery site), Nangar National Park
(Located in neighbouring town Eugowra).
GOL GOL
Tourist information
Gol Gol is a small settlement located on the
banks of the Murray River just 10 kms north
Forbes Railway Arts & Visitor Information east of Mildura.
Centre
Railway Station, Union Street
Forbes NSW 2871

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Harvest labour assistance from Adelaide. There are daily flights from
Melbourne and Adelaide into Mildura as well as
MADEC Australia daily bus services between capital cities.
126-130 Deakin Avenue
Mildura Vic 3500
1800 062 332

harvest@madec.edu.au Where can I stay?

www.madec.edu.au There are motels, hotels, backpacker hostels
and caravan parks in town or in nearby Mildura.

New South Wales
1800 062 332

GRIFFITH
Places to visit Griffith is located 635 kms west of Sydney
following the Hume Highway, Sturt Highway
River walks. and Irrigation Way. Griffith is the geographic,
production and industrial hub of the rich
Tourist information Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) in central
NSW. Australia’s largest citrus producing
Wentworth Shire Visitor Information Centre area, the MIA produces over 230 000 tonnes
66 Darling Street of citrus each year. A large viticultural area, it
Wentworth NSW 2648 produces more than 20 per cent of Australia’s
wine; rice has also become a significant crop in
03 5027 3624 the region.

tourism@wentworth.nsw.gov.au Griffith is Australia’s largest poultry and egg
producer as well as significant amounts of
www.murrayriver.com.au/gol-gol stonefruit, cotton, sheep, wool, canola, fruit
and vegetables including gherkins for the
When should I go there? McDonald’s franchises.

January - May Grape picking
May - January Citrus Summit Personnel
May - February Vegetables 86 Yambil Street
Griffith NSW 2680
May - September Vine pruning
September - January Asparagus 02 6964 2718

griffith@summit-et.com.au
How do I get there?
Gol Gol is accessible by road 1025 kms via 1800 062 332
the Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney,
560 kms on the Calder Highway from www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Melbourne and 450 kms on the Sturt Highway

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Places to visit
HAY
Cocopara National Park, Scenic Hill and
Pioneer Park Museum, Lookout and Hermit’s Positioned alongside the charming
Cave, MIA forest and river drives, wineries, Murrumbidgee River, Hay is located 735 kms
galleries and farm tours. from Sydney and 410 kms from Melbourne. It
is at the intersection of three highways; the
Sturt Highway, the Cobb Highway and the
Tourist information
Western Highway. With its well renowned flat,
open plains, the road to Hay is certainly an eye
Griffith Visitor Information Centre opener.
Cnr Banna and Jondaryan Avenues
Griffith NSW 2680 Harvest labour assistance

1800 681 141 National Harvest Labour Information Service
visitgriffith@griffith.com.au 1800 062 332

www.visitgriffith.com.au www.harvesttrail.gov.au

When should I go there? Places to visit

January - December Citrus The Hay Gaol Museum, Shear Outback Hall of
Fame, the historic Bishops Lodge, Hay Railway
January - April Grape picking Station, Hay Court House and the “Sunbeam”
June - August Vine pruning Cobb & Co Coach, Dunera POW Camp.

November - March Onions Tourist information

How do I get there? Hay Visitor Information Centre
Griffith is well serviced with daily bus services 407 Moppett Street
from Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Hay NSW 2711
Regular daily air services operate from Sydney.
02 6993 4045
Daily rail services operate from both Sydney
and Melbourne. hayvic@hay.nsw.gov.au

www.hay.nsw.gov.au

Where can I stay?
March - October Broccoli, lettuce
Griffith has a number of hotels, motels, caravan November - February Onions
and cabin parks and backpacker hostels.
December - March Rockmelons
Limited on farm accommodation is available
in huts and some farms do have camping
How do I get there?
facilities.
If you are not driving there are a number of
different ways to get to Hay. These include
coach travel from both Sydney and Melbourne
and the train from Sydney that runs through to
Cootamundra then connecting with a coach to
Hay. Alternatively there is the train

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from Melbourne which goes through to Tourist information
Cootamundra and coach connection to Hay.
A coach and train also operate from Adelaide Hillston Visitor Information Centre
and coach travel from Canberra.
190 High Street
Hillston NSW 2675
02 6967 2555

council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au
Where can I stay?
www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au
There are motels, hotels, caravan parks, B&B

New South Wales
accommodation, farm stays in and around the
Hay area.

April - June Cotton
June - September Potatoes
October - August Citrus
HILLSTON November Cherries
November - December Onions
Hillston is located near the Lachlan River,
but importantly on top of the Great Artesian How do I get there?
Basin. The excellent quality artesian water has
allowed orange growing to flourish. Cotton and Hillston is 682 kms west of Sydney via the Mid
other fruit including grapes are also produced Western Highway and Kidman Way and 109
in the area. kms north west of Griffith. There is no public
transport to or around Hillston.

Summit Personnel
86 Yambil Street
Griffith NSW 2680
Where can I stay?
02 6964 2718
Hillston is supported by hotels, motels and a
griffith@summit-et.com.au caravan park, all in High Street.

1800 062 332

www.harvesttrail.gov.au HUNTER VALLEY

Places to visit The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is
located in the Hunter River Basin some 150
Hillston Museum, lake, Willandra National Park. kms to the north of Sydney and 60 kms
inland from the Pacific Coast. The Hunter
Valley stretches from the Goulburn River and
Wollemi National Park to the south right up to
Barrington Tops National Park to the north.
Not only does the Hunter boast wonderful

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scenery, it is also home to large wine and coal posted ’Cessnock and Hunter Valley Vineyards’,
industries. The Hunter has one of the oldest approximately 105 kms from the Harbour
and most famous wine regions in Australia, Bridge and follow the signs to Cessnock.
boasting many of the large names in wine, Daily flights to Newcastle are available from
including Lindemans Wine, Tyrell’s Vineyards Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and
and Wyndham Estate. There are plenty of some regional centres. Rail services also
attractions in the Hunter Valley to suit every operate on a daily basis from Sydney through
taste, from horse riding and golf to hot air Broadmeadow (Newcastle), Maitland and
ballooning and sky diving, all set amongst Singleton. Buses operate daily from Sydney
wonderful landscapes. direct to the Hunter Valley.


1800 062 332 Where can I stay?

www.harvesttrail.gov.au There is a wide choice of hotels, motels,
backpacker hostels, caravan and cabin parks,
Places to visit B&Bs and farmstays.

Ogishi Craft Centre, Rusa Park Zoo, Lavender
Gate Farm, Hunter Valley Cheese Co, Hunter
Valley Gardens, Binnorie Dairy, Country Farm
Delights, Blue Tongue Brewery, The Olive &
The Grape, Potters Hotel & Brewery, Stapleton LEETON
Station, the Oaks Golf & Country Club.
Leeton is the administrative hub of the massive
Tourist information Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) with many
reminders of Sir Samuel McCaughey, whose
Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism vision created the Murrumbidgee irrigation
scheme. Another Walter Burley Griffin design,
455 Wine Country Drive
Leeton is known for its historic architecture,
Pokolbin NSW 2325 horticulture, extensive rice farms, processing
02 4990 0900 facilities, art deco buildings and plentiful, wide
open parklands in town.
info@winecountry.com.au
www.winecountry.com.au
Summit Personnel
When should I go there? 86 Yambil Street
Griffith NSW 2680
January - March Grapes
02 6964 2718
June - September Vine pruning
griffith@summit-et.com.au
How do I get there?
By road from Sydney proceed north from the
CBD via Harbour Bridge or tunnel. Follow 1800 062 332
the signs ’Newcastle and North Coast’ onto
the Pacific Highway, exiting to National One www.harvesttrail.gov.au
at Waitara. Leave National One at exit sign

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Places to visit

Sunrice Country Visitor Centre, Leeton Rice
Mills, Leeton’s art deco architecture, Riverina
Cheese, Chelmsford Place, Hydro Hotel, LISMORE
Berri Juice Factory, the Court House, Saint
Mary’s Convent, local parks and reserves, Lismore is located 40 kms inland from Byron
Murrumbidgee River locations, Yanco Bay between the rainforests and the sea. It
Agricultural High School, Yanco Powerhouse is the region’s major commercial centre that
Museum and Yanco Weir. plays host to signiﬁcant theatrical, artistic and
musical activities. Speciality coffee and tea,
Tourist information

New South Wales
macadamia nuts, bush tucker and exotic fruits
are all on offer throughout the region.
Leeton Visitor Information Centre
10 Yanco Avenue Harvest labour assistance
Leeton NSW 2705
02 6953 6481
1800 062 332
enquiries@leetontourism.com.au
www.leetontourism.com.au
Places to visit
Citrus picking and Rainforest Gallery, Cultural Gallery,
January - December GunnaWannaBe, Koala Care Centre, Protestor
packing
Falls, Nightcap World Heritage National Park,
February - March Grape picking Tucki Tucki Koala Reserve, Southern Cross
September - May Vegetables University, Minyon Falls, art galleries, weekend
markets including the famous Channon Market,
November - April Stonefruit a variety of restaurants and live theatre.
How do I get there? Tourist information
Leeton is 595 kms by road from Sydney via
the Hume and Sturt Highways and Irrigation Lismore Visitor Information Centre
Way from Narrandera. It is located 84 kms Cnr Molesworth Street and Ballina Road
south east of Grifﬁth and 29 kms north west Lismore NSW 2480
of Narrandera on Irrigation Way. Leeton is
accessible by rail and bus daily from Sydney. 1300 369 795

tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au

www.visitlismore.com.au

Where can I stay? When should I go there?

There are hotels, motels, guest houses, B&Bs,
April - September Macadamia nuts,
caravan parks and backpacker hostels in
avocados
town. Some farms may also have provision for
camping on-site. June - September Custard apples

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September - December Stonefruit 02 6759 1100 or 1800 627 564
October - December Coffee
cotton@joblinkplus.com.au
November - January Blueberries

How do I get there? National Harvest Labour Information Service
1800 062 332
Lismore is located on the Bruxner Highway,
225 kms south of Brisbane and 800 kms north
of Sydney. The Ballina/Byron Bay Coast is a www.harvesttrail.gov.au
short half-hour drive away. There is a regular
air service between Lismore and Sydney Places to visit
and also a daily bus service from Lismore to
Brisbane and Sydney. Moree Artesian Spa Baths (hot bore baths),
Visitor Centre, historic walking trail, Moree
Plains Gallery, Cotton Gin, Amaroo Tavern
DC3, Mary Brand Park, historic cemetery,
weirs and swimming spots, Waa Gorge, Devil’s
Waterholes and the pecan nut farm.
Where can I stay?
Tourist information
You will find an excellent choice of hotels, Moree Visitor Information Centre
motels, B&Bs, apartments, backpacker hostels
Cnr Newell and Gwydir Highway
and caravan parks. These properties are
conveniently located in the centre of town and Moree NSW 2400
on the main highway. 02 6757 3350

tourismmoree@optusnet.com.au

www.moreetourism.com.au

MOREE When should I go there?

The town of Moree is located adjacent to March - May Cotton picking, cotton
the banks of the Mehi River. Its open, flat ginning
flood-plain black soils provide ideal growing
conditions for wheat and other cereals, cotton, April - August Olives, pecan nuts
oil seed crops and in more recent times,
pecan nuts and olives. Australia’s “Artesian How do I get there?
Spa” capital, Moree has two hot artesian spas
(bore baths) in town, providing a great tourist Moree is 628 kms north west of Sydney on
attraction for the area as well. the New England, Oxley and Newell Highways
and 444 kms south west of Brisbane via the
Cunningham and Newell Highways. It is on the
daily bus route from Brisbane to Melbourne
Harvest labour assistance and there are daily flights from Sydney.

Joblink Plus
133 Balo Street
Moree NSW 2400
Where can I stay?

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There are many hotels, motels and caravan
parks located in town.
March - May Cotton picking, cotton
ginning

How do I get there?

Mungindi is 567 kms south west of Brisbane
MUNGINDI following the Cunningham, Newell and
Carnarvon Highways. It is located 121 kms
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New South Wales
in NSW and Queensland on the banks of the of St George and 149 kms south west of
Barwon River. Home of the famous “Mungindi Goondawindi. There is no regular public
Cod”, the town is the service centre for the transport to Mungindi.
surrounding rich agricultural district which
produces cotton, wheat and beef cattle.


Joblink Plus Where can I stay?
133 Balo Street
There is hotel and caravan park
Moree NSW 2400 accommodation available.
02 6759 1100 or 1800 627 564


NARRABRI
1800 062 332
Narrabri is situated in the fertile Namoi River
www.harvesttrail.gov.au Valley on the north west slopes of the Great
Dividing Range. The peaks of the Mount
Places to visit Kaputar National Park lie to the east while vast
plains spread to the west. The area produces
Cotton gins. cotton, wheat, sheep and cattle.

Tourist information

Moree Visitor Information Centre
Joblink Plus
Cnr Newell and Gwydir Highways
6-8 / 100 Maitland Street
Moree NSW 2400
Narrabri NSW 2390
02 6757 3350
02 6792 9200
www.visitnarrabri.nsw.gov.au
www.visitnarrabri.nsw.gov.au
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located on the rich fertile plains of the Central
www.harvesttrail.gov.au West on the banks of the Macquarie River. The
wheat and sheep industries are signiﬁcant
Places to visit and irrigation from the Macquarie allows the
production of cotton, citrus and vegetables in
Mount Kaputar National Park, Australian the region.
Cotton Centre, CSIRO’s Australia Telescope,
Sawn Rocks, Rocky Creek Glacial area, Waa Harvest labour assistance
Gorge, Heritage Centre, Mount Kaputar Wines,
the Crossing Theatre and Narrabri Gallery. National Harvest Labour Information Service
Tourist information 1800 062 332

Narrabri Shire Visitor Information Centre www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Newell Highway
Narrabri NSW 2390 Places to visit

02 6799 6760 Historical Museum, Narromine Cottage Crafts,
historic country pubs, Narromine Aerodrome,
tourism@narrabri.nsw.gov.au Skypark and Aviation Museum, Swane’s
Nursery, The Lime Grove and Goobang
www.visitnarrabri.nsw.gov.au National Park.

When should I go there? Tourist information

April - May Cotton picking, Narromine Visitor Information Centre
cotton ginning 37 Burroway Street
Narromine NSW 2821
How do I get there?
02 6889 9980
Narrabri is 568 kms north west of Sydney
following the Mid Western, Mitchell, Oxley and
info@narromine.nsw.gov.au
Newell Highways via Bathurst, Dubbo and
Coonabarabran. Narrabri is on the national bus www.narromine.nsw.gov.au
routes and there are also train services and
daily air fares from Sydney

May - March Citrus
April - May Cotton picking, cotton
Where can I stay? ginning
There’s an abundance of accommodation in December - February Citrus thinning
town with hotels, motels, caravan parks, guest
houses and a backpacker hostel. How do I get there?

Narromine is 452 kms north west of Sydney
following the Mid Western Highway to Bathurst
and then the Mitchell Highway through Dubbo
to Narromine.
NARROMINE

Narromine is 40 kms west of Dubbo and

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Canobolas reserve, Ophir gold ﬁelds, Banjo
Where can I stay? Paterson memorial, boutique and antique
shops, Orange Regional Gallery and library.
There are many hotels, motels, guest houses
and caravan parks in town. Tourist information

Orange Visitor Information Centre
Byng Street, Civic Gardens
Orange NSW 2800

ORANGE 1800 069 466

New South Wales
Located just three and a half hours west tourism@orange.nsw.gov.au
of Sydney and three hours North West of
Canberra, Orange is a cosmopolitan city that www.orange.nsw.gov.au
has evolved from its rich mining past. The
historic buildings and cultural streets capes When should I go there?
in Orange are intertwined with trendy cafes,
restaurants, theatres and galleries. The February - May Apples
city offers food and wine adventures, art
and heritage and a wealth of harvest work February - April Grapes
opportunities in the apple, grape and cherry June - August Vine pruning
industries.
November - January Cherries

The climate in Orange ranges from a mild How do I get there?
summer to a very cold winter. Harvest workers
are advised to dress for cold conditions that Access to Orange is easy with daily direct
may include a light snow fall in winter. ﬂights from Sydney. Daily coach and rail
services also operate from Sydney to Orange
Harvest labour assistance and there is excellent road access. Orange
is located 256 kms west of Sydney on the
VERTO Mitchell Highway.
50-66 Boorawa Street
Young NSW 2594
02 6382 9258

harvest@cwcc.nsw.edu.au Where can I stay?

The city of Orange boasts a wide variety of
National Harvest Labour Information Service accommodation to suit any budget. There
1800 062 332 are hotels, motels, caravan parks and B&B
guesthouses. Some orchards also provide
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Places to visit

Orange farmer’s markets, local cellar doors,
Orange Botanic Gardens, Cook Park, Mount
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