Farm work in Bowen, QLD
Between Airlie Beach and Townsville, Bowen is the winter vegetable bowl of the north. Big farms, big crews, and the Whitsundays on your day off.
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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 Bowen 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 Bowen, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Bowen count towards the 88 days?
Bowen 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 Bowen?
Tomatoes, capsicum, melons and mangoes. Season: April to December, peak May 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 Bowen?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Bowen 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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