Farm work in Coffs Harbour, NSW
Blueberry country on the beach. Half the east-coast trail stops here — you can pick in the morning and surf in the afternoon.
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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 Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Coffs Harbour count towards the 88 days?
Coffs Harbour is in a regional area of New South Wales, 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 Coffs Harbour?
Blueberries, bananas and cucumbers. Season: blueberries June to February. 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 Coffs Harbour?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Coffs Harbour 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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