Farm work in Stanthorpe, QLD
Queensland's cold corner: the Granite Belt does apples and stone fruit through summer, plus wine grapes. Bring a jumper, it actually gets cold.
Picking around Stanthorpe
Harvest calendarOctober is ringed.
Darker = more pickers needed.
Harvest timing: National Harvest Guide (DEWR), CC BY 4.0. Seasons vary, always check with the farm.
Jobs around Stanthorpe right now
Farms in the Stanthorpe area
Worked here? Rate the pay, hours and accommodation so the next backpacker knows.
Sweets Strawberry Runners
Stanthorpe · strawberry runners
In season nowEastern Colour
Applethorpe (Stanthorpe) · apples,strawberries
In season nowMeteora Vineyard
Ballandean · grapes,vineyard
Granite Belt Orchards (various farms)
Stanthorpe · apples,stone fruit,grapes
Nicoletti Orchards
Pozieres (Stanthorpe) · apples
Meteora winery
Stanthorpe area · grapes
Piñata Farms Stanthorpe
Applethorpe · strawberries,raspberries
In season nowEverest Harvesting Group
Stanthorpe · apples,berries,citrus,avocados
Hostels and stays near Stanthorpe
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 Stanthorpe 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 backpacker reviews of the farms around Stanthorpe, so you know before you go.
Don't pay for 88-day contact lists
People sell lists of thousands of farm contacts for your 88 days. Most are old phone numbers and farms that aren't hiring. Matey's farm directory and job board are free, and backpackers who worked there can say whether they'd go back.
Good to know
Does farm work in Stanthorpe count towards the 88 days?
Stanthorpe 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 Stanthorpe?
Apples, stone fruit, grapes and vegetables. Season: November 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 Stanthorpe?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Stanthorpe free, no agency fees, no paid "job packs". You can also check farm pages (with reviews from backpackers who worked there, where they exist), working hostels, and post that you're looking for work so farmers find you.
Nearby harvest towns
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