Katherine is the NT's second-largest town (3 hours south of Darwin) and a gateway to farm work on the Stuart Highway corridor. Melon and vegetable farms operate during the dry season (May–October).
$25–32/hr
May–Oct
Tropical savanna. Dry season warm and sunny, wet season hot and humid with monsoons.
3 ABN-Verified
These farms are ABN-verified and ranked by reliability score. All are located in the Katherine region and eligible for 88 days.
Less crowded than Darwin with the same dry-season melon and mango work. Stuart Highway location makes it a natural stop on a north-bound road trip.
Tropical savanna. Dry season warm and sunny, wet season hot and humid with monsoons.
Hostels ($130–170/wk), caravan parks ($90–130/wk), on-farm ($100–140/wk)
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) is a stunning attraction — visit on your days off.
Dry season (May–Oct) is the only practical time for farm work.
Less backpacker competition than Darwin means easier access to jobs.
The town is basic but has all essential services (supermarket, hospital, etc.).
Verified farms operate across 2 towns in the Katherine region. All areas below are 88-days eligible and within commuting distance.
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