Grape Picking Jobs Australia
Work in Australia's wine regions. Vintage harvest (Feb-Apr) and pruning (Jun-Aug). Earn $25-32/hr, counts toward 88 days.
$25-32/hr
Hourly Rate
2 Seasons
Harvest + Pruning
Feb-Aug
Work Available
✓ 88 Days
Visa Eligible
Why Work in Vineyards?
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Beautiful Wine Regions
Work in scenic wine regions like Barossa Valley, Margaret River, and Mildura. Great lifestyle and community.
Two Seasons of Work
Vintage (harvest) in Feb-Apr, then pruning in Jun-Aug. Work twice a year in the same region.
Types of Vineyard Work
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Vintage (Harvest)
February–April
- • Picking grapes by hand or machine
- • Sorting and quality control
- • Cellar door work available
- • Pay: $25-32/hr
- • Counts toward 88 days
Pruning
June–August
- • Cutting back vines for next season
- • Winter work (cooler weather)
- • Skilled work, training provided
- • Pay: $25-30/hr
- • Counts toward 88 days
Top Wine Regions
Mildura, VIC
Table & wine grapes
Season: Feb-Apr, Jun-Aug
Largest grape region. Lots of work.
Barossa Valley, SA
Premium wine grapes
Season: Feb-Apr
Famous wine region. Great lifestyle.
Margaret River, WA
Premium wine grapes
Season: Feb-Apr
Coastal wine region. Beautiful area.
Riverland, SA
Wine & table grapes
Season: Feb-Apr, Jun-Aug
Major grape producer. Consistent work.
Pay Rates
Vineyard Work Rates
- Vintage (Harvest)$25-32/hr
- Pruning$25-30/hr
- Cellar Door Work$25-28/hr
Minimum casual rate: $25.41/hr (Horticulture Award 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do grape pickers earn?
Grape pickers earn $25-32/hr for vintage harvest work and $25-30/hr for pruning. Minimum casual rate is $25.41/hr under the Horticulture Award.
When is grape picking season?
Vintage (harvest) runs February to April. Pruning season is June to August. Two work opportunities per year in the same region.
Does grape picking count toward 88 days?
Yes! Both grape picking and pruning are specified work that counts toward your 88 days for a second-year Working Holiday Visa.
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