Farm work in Young, NSW
The cherry capital of Australia. Short, intense, sociable picking season around Christmas — book your spot early, the whole trail knows about it.
Farms in the Young 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 Young 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 Young, so you know before you go.
Good to know
Does farm work in Young count towards the 88 days?
Young 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 Young?
Cherries and stone fruit. Season: November to January. 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 Young?
Matey lists live, checked jobs around Young 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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