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Mildura is the heart of Australia's Sunraysia region and one of the country's most productive agricultural areas. Located on the Murray River in northwest Victoria, Mildura offers year-round farm work in grapes, citrus, almonds, and vegetables.
The region produces 80% of Australia's table grapes and is a major citrus producer. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Mildura is ideal for backpackers seeking consistent 88-day eligible work.
Search Mildura Farm JobsSeason:
January–April (harvest), Year-round (pruning/thinning)
Pay:
$25-35/hr piece rate
Tasks:
Picking, packing, pruning, thinning, leaf plucking
Most popular work. Harvest is intense but well-paid. Pruning available May-August.
Season:
February–April
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, vineyard maintenance
Shorter season than table grapes. Many wineries in the region.
Season:
May–October
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, packing, sorting, pruning
Great option after grape season ends. Consistent work for 6 months.
Season:
February–April
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Harvesting, sorting, processing
Machine-assisted harvest. Less physical than fruit picking.
Season:
September–December
Pay:
$26-32/hr piece rate
Tasks:
Cutting, sorting, packing
Early morning starts. Good money for fast workers.
Season:
October–March
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Picking, packing, planting
Watermelons, rockmelons, pumpkins. Summer work.
Work: Table grapes, Wine grapes, Almonds
Availability: Very high
Peak season - highest earnings!
Work: Grape pruning, Citrus picking
Availability: Moderate
Cooler weather, steady work
Work: Oranges, Lemons, Mandarins
Availability: High
Great alternative to grape work
Work: Asparagus, Thinning, Vegetables
Availability: Moderate to High
Preparing for next harvest
Main hub. All services, hostels, easy farm access.
Table grape capital. 15km south. Many farms.
Grapes, dried fruits. 10km west of Mildura.
Major grape area. 90km south. High demand.
Citrus, grapes. NSW border. Quieter area.
Almonds, grapes. 10km south of Mildura.
Job placement, transport included. Book ahead for harvest season.
Cheaper than hostels. Need own transport usually.
Popular option. Some farms have on-site caravans.
Car recommended. Farms spread across large area. Some hostels provide transport.
Yes, all farm work in Mildura and Sunraysia region counts toward your 88 days.
January to April. Arrive in December/January to secure work and accommodation.
Yes, pruning (May-Aug), citrus (May-Oct), and vineyard maintenance year-round.
Highly recommended. Farms are spread across a large area. Some hostels provide transport.
Very hot in summer (40°C+). Start early (5-6am), finish by early afternoon.
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