New South Wales offers diverse farm work across its vast regional areas, from cherry picking in Orange to citrus in Griffith and blueberries on the Mid North Coast. NSW has pockets of year-round work and is well-connected by road, making it easy to move between regions as seasons change.
$25–33/hr
Oct–Apr (varies by crop)
Varied — temperate coast, hot dry inland, cool highlands
Hostels ($140–200/wk)
| Crop | Season | Pay Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cherries | Nov–Jan | $25–35/hr |
| Citrus (oranges) | May–Oct | $25–30/hr |
| Cotton | Mar–May | $26–34/hr |
| Blueberries | Sep–Jan | $25–30/hr |
| Grapes | Feb–Apr | $25–32/hr |
| Vegetables | Year-round | $25–30/hr |
Pay rates are approximate based on casual rates under the Horticulture Award 2026. Actual rates vary by farm and experience.
Orange and Mudgee have cherry picking Nov–Jan with good pay, but it's physically demanding.
Griffith is a hub for citrus and wine grapes — work available most of the year.
Coffs Harbour has blueberry farms from Sep–Jan with a pleasant coastal climate.
NSW farms are spread out — having a car makes a big difference for finding and keeping work.
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