Farm work in Scottsdale, TAS
Tasmania's green north-east. Berry farms through summer and hop harvest in March — small-town Tassie at its friendliest.
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Farms in the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Scottsdale count towards the 88 days?
Scottsdale is in a regional area of Tasmania, 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 Scottsdale?
Berries, hops and vegetables. Season: December to April. 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 Scottsdale?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Scottsdale 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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