Kununurra in WA's Kimberley region is one of Australia's most remote farm work destinations. The Ord River irrigation area produces melons, mangoes, and sandalwood during the dry season (May–October).
$25–34/hr
May–Oct
Tropical savanna. Dry season (May–Oct): 20–35°C, no rain. Wet season (Nov–Apr): 30–40°C, heavy monsoons.
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Apply to farms instantlyA frontier farm experience: well-paid melon and sandalwood work, spectacular Kimberley scenery on days off, and almost no backpacker competition. Time it for May–October only.
Tropical savanna. Dry season (May–Oct): 20–35°C, no rain. Wet season (Nov–Apr): 30–40°C, heavy monsoons.
On-farm ($100–150/wk), caravan parks ($90–140/wk), backpacker lodges ($140–180/wk)
Arrive in May for the start of melon season — best selection of jobs.
The Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle are must-see attractions nearby.
Kununurra is 3,200 km from Perth — fly or plan a multi-day drive.
No wet-season farm work. The monsoon shuts everything down Nov–Apr.
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