Cairns is one of Australia's best cities for completing your 88 days. With banana farms operating year-round and tropical fruit work from November to March, you can start any time of year and find consistent employment in the region.
$25–35/hr
Year-round
Tropical
1 ABN-Verified
These farms are ABN-verified and ranked by reliability score. All are located in the Cairns region and eligible for 88 days.
Cairns is the only major farm hub where you can find work 12 months a year. Banana picking doesn't have a "season" — it runs continuously. This means you can arrive any month and realistically complete all 88 days in one location without having to move regions.
Tropical — hot and humid in summer (28-33°C), warm and dry in winter (20-26°C).
Hostels ($150–200/wk), shared houses ($130–180/wk), on-farm ($100–150/wk)
Banana farms operate year-round — ideal if you need to start your 88 days immediately.
Innisfail and Tully (south of Cairns) have the highest concentration of banana farms.
Arrive with transport if possible — farms are spread across a wide area.
The wet season (Dec–Mar) is hot but work continues; carry plenty of water.
Verified farms operate across 4 towns in the Cairns region. All areas below are 88-days eligible and within commuting distance.
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$25–32/hr • Oct–Apr
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