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The Riverland is South Australia's premier agricultural region, stretching along the Murray River from Renmark to Blanchetown. This fertile region produces grapes, citrus, stone fruit, almonds, and vegetables, offering year-round 88-day eligible work.
Located 2.5 hours from Adelaide, the Riverland offers a more relaxed pace than the big fruit-picking regions while still providing consistent work. The Murray River lifestyle, affordable living, and friendly communities make it a hidden gem for backpackers.
Search Riverland Farm JobsSeason:
January–April (harvest), Year-round (pruning/maintenance)
Pay:
$25-35/hr
Tasks:
Picking, pruning, thinning, leaf plucking, packing
Major industry. Both wine grapes and table grapes. Pruning work May-August.
Season:
May–October
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing
Riverland produces most of SA's citrus. Consistent 6-month season.
Season:
December–March
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, thinning, packing
Peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums. Summer harvest.
Season:
February–April
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Harvesting, sorting, processing
Growing industry. Machine-assisted harvest. Less physical work.
Season:
Year-round
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Planting, harvesting, packing
Carrots, onions, potatoes. Consistent work throughout the year.
Season:
February–April
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Harvesting, drying, processing
Sultanas, raisins, currants. Traditional Riverland industry.
Work: Stone fruit, Early grapes
Availability: High
Hot weather (35°C+). Start early, finish by 2pm.
Work: Wine grapes, Table grapes, Almonds
Availability: Very High
Peak season - highest demand!
Work: Citrus, Grape pruning
Availability: Moderate to High
Cooler weather. Comfortable working conditions.
Work: Thinning, Maintenance, Late citrus
Availability: Moderate
Preparing for summer harvest.
Largest town. Grapes, citrus. Good services.
Citrus hub. Major packing sheds. Central location.
Stone fruit, grapes. Quieter town. Good community.
Citrus capital. Oranges, mandarins. Western Riverland.
Lake Bonney. Grapes, tourism. Nice lifestyle.
30min away. More work options. Cross-border.
💡 Tip: Mildura (Victoria) is just 30 minutes from Renmark and offers additional work opportunities.
Swimming, kayaking, houseboats. Cool off after work.
Cheaper than other regions. More money saved.
Local wineries. Cellar door tastings on days off.
2.5 hours to Adelaide. Easy weekend trips.
Job placement, transport. Several in Renmark and Berri.
Very affordable. Check local Facebook groups.
Budget option. Many along the Murray River.
Car helpful. Hostels provide farm transport.
Yes, all farm work in Riverland SA counts toward your 88 days.
February to April. Arrive in January to secure work and accommodation.
Yes, citrus (May-Oct), pruning (May-Aug), and vegetables provide year-round work.
2.5 hours by car. Easy weekend trips to the city.
Yes, Mildura (VIC) is 30 minutes away and offers additional work opportunities.
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