Farm work in Ayr, QLD
The Burdekin delta grows serious volume, and its farms hire serious numbers of backpackers. Less touristy than Bowen, often better hours.
Jobs around Ayr right now
Bridgeworker (Structures/Civil Labourer)
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Farm Labourer
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Farm Labourer
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Farm Labourer
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West Australian Wheat Harvest 2026
Brandon · ~A$66,560–83,200/yr
Australian Wheat Harvest 2026
Ayr · ~A$66,560–83,200/yr
Australian Wheat Harvest 2026
Brandon · ~A$66,560–83,200/yr
Farms in the Ayr area
Rated by backpackers who actually worked there — pay, hours, accommodation, the lot.
The 88 days, straight up
To get a second-year Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462) you need 88 days of specified work in regional Australia — and Ayr qualifies. Plant and animal cultivation counts: picking, packing, pruning, planting. Keep every payslip, check your employer pays award rates, and track your days as you go. Matey has a free 88-day tracker, a scam-spotting guide and real reviews of the farms around Ayr, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Ayr count towards the 88 days?
Ayr is in a regional area of Queensland, so plant and animal cultivation work here generally counts towards the 88 days of specified work for a second Working Holiday visa. Always confirm the postcode and the type of work with your employer, and keep every payslip.
When is the harvest season in Ayr?
Melons, capsicum, zucchini and sugar cane. Season: April to November. Arriving a couple of weeks before peak season gives you the best shot at the good jobs and beds.
How do I find farm jobs in Ayr?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Ayr free — no agency fees, no paid "job packs". You can also see rated farms (reviewed by backpackers who worked there), working hostels, and post that you're looking for work so farmers find you.
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