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The Northern Territory offers a unique outback experience for backpackers seeking 88-day eligible work. From mango farms near Darwin to cattle stations in the red centre, NT provides adventure alongside your visa requirements.
Important: The entire Northern Territory is classified as regional Australia, meaning ALL work in NT counts toward your 88 days – not just farm work!
The tropical climate means timing is crucial. The dry season (May-October) offers the best conditions and most work opportunities.
Search NT Farm JobsUnlike other states where only regional areas qualify, the entire Northern Territory is classified as regional. This means:
Season:
September–December
Pay:
$25-35/hr piece rate
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing, pruning
NT produces 50% of Australia's mangoes. Peak season Oct-Nov. Hot work but good pay.
Season:
May–October
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing
Dry season crop. Katherine and Ti Tree regions. Physical work.
Season:
Year-round (dry season best)
Pay:
$25-35/hr + accommodation
Tasks:
Mustering, fencing, maintenance, stock work
Authentic outback experience. Remote locations. Often includes meals and accommodation.
Season:
Year-round
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Picking, de-handing, packing
Smaller industry than QLD but work available. Humid conditions.
Season:
Dry season (May-Oct)
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Planting, harvesting, packing
Various vegetables grown in dry season. Katherine region.
Season:
Dry season
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Baling, stacking, transport
Supporting cattle industry. Physical work in hot conditions.
Work: Melons, Vegetables, Cattle, Hay
Weather: 25-32°C, no rain
Best time to work in NT!
Work: Mango harvest (peak Oct-Nov)
Weather: Hot, building to wet
High demand, good pay
Work: Very limited
Weather: 35°C+, monsoon rains
Avoid - flooding, cyclones, limited work
Arrive in May-June for the start of dry season. You can complete 88 days before the wet season starts in November.
City base. Mangoes nearby. Hospitality also counts!
Melon capital. 300km south of Darwin. Major farm hub.
Melons, grapes. Remote but good work. 200km north of Alice.
Cattle stations, tourism. Central Australia base.
Mango farms. 40km from Darwin. Popular with backpackers.
Cattle stations. Hot springs nearby. 400km south of Darwin.
*Often includes meals and accommodation
The Northern Territory has extreme tropical conditions. Be prepared:
City base. Air-conditioned. Good for mango season.
On-site housing. Basic but convenient. Often included.
Cattle stations often include meals and accommodation.
Car essential outside Darwin. Distances are huge in NT.
Yes! The entire Northern Territory is classified as regional. All work counts, not just farm work.
September to December, with peak harvest in October-November.
Yes, strongly recommended. Nov-Apr brings floods, cyclones, and very limited work.
Essential outside Darwin. NT is huge and farms are spread out.
Great outback experience. Often includes meals and accommodation. Apply directly to stations.
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