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Tully is one of Australia's wettest towns and one of its biggest banana-producing regions. Located between Cairns and Townsville, Tully offers year-round banana farm work. The town is small but has a strong backpacker community. If you want guaranteed work and don't mind tropical rain, Tully delivers.
$25–32/hr
Year-round
Tropical
Hostels ($130–170/wk)
| Crop | Season | Pay Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bananas | Year-round | $25–32/hr |
| Sugarcane | Jun–Dec | $26–34/hr |
| Pawpaw/Papaya | Year-round | $25–28/hr |
Pay rates are approximate based on casual rates under the Horticulture Award 2026. Actual rates vary by farm and experience.
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Tully is Australia's wettest town — waterproof everything and embrace the rain.
Banana work is year-round, so you can start any time.
The work is physically tough but the pay is reliable and hours are consistent.
Tully is 2 hours south of Cairns — easy to visit on weekends.
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