Farm work in Swan Hill, VIC
Murray River town with a long stone-fruit season and fewer backpackers competing for spots than Mildura downstream.
Jobs around Swan Hill right now
Fruit Picking
Swan Hill
Fruit Picking
Swan Hill
Fruit Picking
Swan Hill
Orchard Workers - Thinning & Harvest Season - Speewa, NSW
Swan Hill Area · ~A$68,744/yr
Farms in the Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Swan Hill count towards the 88 days?
Swan Hill is in a regional area of Victoria, 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 Swan Hill?
Stone fruit, table 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 Swan Hill?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Swan Hill 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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