National Harvest Trail Dec 2022

National
Harvest Guide
Work your way around Australia
harvesttrail.gov.au
1800 062 332 December 2022
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Table of contents
Introduction 3 Contact information
Grain Harvest 14 If you have questions about this Guide
New South Wales 15 please contact:
Northern Territory 45 Harvest Trail Information Service

Phone: 1800 062 332
Queensland 49 Email: [email protected]
South Australia 81 or
Tasmania 101 Department of Employment and
Workplace Relations
Victoria 114
GPO Box 9828 Canberra ACT 2601
Western Australia 137
Disclaimer
Index 160
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Published December 2022 17th edition
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The listing of organisations does not Harvest Guide.
imply recommendation.
The Department of Employment and Workplace
This Guide does not take the place of current Relations does not accept any responsibility for
and accurate advice. For the latest information the contents of this publication and any actions
on harvest employment opportunities see taken in reliance on its contents.
www.harvesttrail.gov.au or phone the Harvest
Trail Information Service on 1800 062 332.

 COVID-19 important
information
Information in this Guide may be subject to Australian Government
change due to COVID-19.
\ The latest COVID-19 news, updates and
We recommend that before travelling or advice from government agencies across
seeking harvest work, you check: Australia www.australia.gov.au
\ Travel arrangements and border closures \ Department of Employment and Workplace
\ Transport availability Relations COVID-19 information for job
seekers https://www.dewr.gov.au/covid-19
\ Accommodation availability
\ Department of Home Affairs updates to
\ Self-isolation requirements.
Australia’s immigration and border
arrangements during the COVID-19 outbreak
Phone the Harvest Trail Information Service on
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
1800 062 332 for up-to-date information.
\ Department of Health and Aged Care
When looking for harvest work, DO NOT go COVID-19 advice for travellers
directly to farms. Contact the Harvest Trail https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/
Services provider in the region you are looking covid-19/domestic-travel
for a job or check advertised vacancies at
\ Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Forestry COVID-19 advice
Refer to the below government websites for www.agriculture.gov.au/coronavirus
specific details of health declarations, self-
isolation requirements, border closures, Please keep up to date with the Australian
accommodation, transport, visa and state and territory requirements for movement
documentation requirements. of people between regions and states to work
in agriculture.

Australian Capital Territory South Australia Government
Government \ www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/
\ https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/ public+content/sa+health+internet/
community/travel conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/
staying+covid+safe/travel+and+covid-19/
New South Wales travel+and+covid-19
Government \ www.pir.sa.gov.au/covid19
\ https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/ Tasmania Government

covid-safe/agriculture
\ www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/travellers-
Northern Territory and-visitors/coming-to-tasmania
\ www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/travellers-
Government and-visitors/temporary-visa-holders
\ https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel/
quarantine Victoria Government
\ www.coronavirus.nt.gov.au/community-
advice/remote-work-and-travel \ www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-
restrictions-victoria
\ https://businessrecovery.nt.gov.au/
businesses/territory-business-lockdown-
payment-program Western Australia
Government
Queensland Government \ https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/
\ https://www.business.qld.gov.au/ department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/
industries/farms-fishing-forestry/ covid-19-coronavirus-travel-and-
agriculture/coronavirus-support quarantine
\ https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/
department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/
covid-19-coronavirus-latest-updates

About the National
Harvest Guide
The National Harvest Guide (the Guide) provides In addition to harvest work there are other
job seekers with concise and comprehensive activities required for crop production including
information about harvest work, seasonal crops pruning and trimming vines and trees, thinning
and accommodation. This Guide is available to and trimming flowers and bunches and general
job seekers across Australia in print or to crop maintenance work.
download on the Harvest Trail website
Beware of paying money to secure farm work
www.harvesttrail.gov.au.
as scams are common.
Harvest Trail Services gives people the
opportunity to combine seasonal harvest Harvest crops
work with travel around Australia. The service
is available free to anyone eligible to work This Guide lists a variety of crops and shows the
in Australia. town or region where these crops are grown. It
gives the approximate time of year that labour is
Harvest work required for harvesting or other crop duties,
however adverse or changing weather conditions
Harvesting of fruit and vegetable crops can can change the expected harvest dates.
involve working individually, in pairs or teams.
You will need to be physically fit as the job can Work requirements
involve climbing ladders, standing, kneeling,
laying or sitting while moving through the crop To work in Australia you will require an Australian
or undertaking a range of duties in a harvesting tax file number (TFN) and you will be required to
team. Most harvesting jobs are done outdoors pay income tax. Taxes are collected by your
with little or no protection from the weather. employer and submitted to the Australian
Many jobs are in locations where extremely Taxation Office (ATO). If you are a working
high temperatures are common. holiday maker you may be entitled to a refund
of all or some of this taxation when you leave
Crops are collected in various ways and can be Australia. For further information check the ATO
placed into bins, buckets, tubs or lugs. They can website www.ato.gov.au.
be cut, clipped or picked and placed into a bag
strapped to the shoulders. If you are visiting Australia and you wish to work,
you will require a current and appropriate
Start and finish times will vary depending on working visa. These may be obtained from the
the type of harvest work. Be prepared to start Department of Home Affairs.
work early in the morning, and for some crops,
late into the day. Evening and night shifts can For further information check the Department of
sometimes be required, especially if there is Home Affairs website www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
packing of produce also to be done. There is
also work associated with the harvest in packing
sheds, local transport and storage.

Pay rates and conditions Job seeker self registration
Pay rates and conditions vary from crop to crop Job seekers including working holiday makers
and may include: have access to online services via the Harvest
\ Wages paid on a weekly basis Trail website. Use an instant job list to find
harvest work based on your skills and
\ Casual work paid on an hourly basis
experience, create a Job Match Profile, create
\ Piecework paid on a per unit harvested basis and upload your resume, record and manage
\ Negotiation agreed on a start to finish basis. your job search, and manage your messages
received from employers, including the Harvest
Minimum rates of pay are regulated for all Trail Information Service team.
industries and you can check the correct rates
To gain access to these online tools, create an
of pay and employment conditions with the Fair
Australian Job Seeker ID.
Work Ombudsman www.fairwork.gov.au or
phone 13 13 94. Create a myGov account in just a few easy steps
and link to Job Search to begin using all the
It is a requirement of law that all workers are
features of the Harvest Trail Jobs Board.
covered by insurance for workplace injury. This
insurance is paid by the employer. Make sure 1. Create your my Gov account
that you are properly instructed in all aspects of
\ Go to www.my.gov.au
the work before you start work. Take care as it is
your responsibility to follow all health and safety \ Select ‘create a myGov account’
instructions and to report any injury or potential \ Choose how to create your myGov
hazard immediately to the farmer. account with either an email address
or myGovID
Superannuation is a form of savings where
\ Agree to the Terms of use
money is set aside by your employer and
invested for your retirement. Australia has a \ Enter an email address
Superannuation Guarantee scheme and your \ A code will be emailed to you.
employer may be required to pay \ Enter the Code and select Next
superannuation deductions on your behalf,
\ Enter your Mobile number,
depending on the amount you earn.
then select Next
Further information on superannuation \ A code will be sent to your Mobile number
is available from the Australian Tax Office
\ Enter the Code and select next
Superannuation Information Line: 13 10 20 or
at the superannuation home page which is \ Enter a Password and then Re-enter
part of the Australian Tax Office web site at password. You can then select Next
www.ato.gov.au. \ We’ll ask you to create 3 questions and
answers only you can answer
\ Select Next after you enter your answer.
\ Repeat this step to create questions
2 and 3
\ You’ve created a myGov account
\ Your myGov username will be emailed
to you
\ You can use your username or email
address to sign in to myGov

2. Create a Workforce Australia Account passenger vehicle (car, van or bus) whether you
through your myGov account are the driver or a passenger; driving without a
\ Sign in to myGov and select View licence is against the law; do not use a mobile
and link services phone or device while driving; observe speed
limits at all times; and you must wear a helmet
\ Select Workforce Australia
when riding a bicycle.
\ Follow the prompts to create
your account Generally placement is easiest for job seekers that
have their own transport and accommodation
3. Link your Australian Job seeker Account
but some locations and job placements may
to your myGov account
have on-site accommodation. Some town based
\ Sign in to www.my.gov.au accommodation providers may also offer
transport to harvest work locations.
\ Select the services icon
\ Select Job Search from the list The locations of harvest work opportunities are
of available member agencies listed by towns across the states. You should be
aware that many of these areas are known
\ Complete a one-time Proof of
locally by regional names such as the Riverina,
Record Ownership
Far North Queensland, the Barossa Valley and
\ Select your preferred method to the Riverland. Always ask if you are unsure.
receive your one time activation
code and confirm The information listed under the town names
will assist you with travel, accommodation and
\ Enter the activation code emailed
important local contacts.
or sent via SMS
\ You are now linked Air, rail and bus services generally operate
throughout Australia between state capitals and
More help is available on the Jobsearch YouTube larger regional centres. Not all areas or towns in
channel and myGov YouTube channel. Australia have local public transport and many
jobs are located on farms some distance from
Travelling the town.
Where possible this Guide will include
 Note: please check transport and travel
information on the types of transport available
changes due to COVID-19. Always contact
to each town or region. Transport types are
the Harvest Trail Information Service on
depicted by the following symbols:
1800 062 332 for up to date advice before
moving to a harvest area or applying for
harvest work. Plane
Often work is located in remote areas and

Bus
having your own transport would assist you to
access these vacancies. As you travel around
Australia you might encounter different driving Train
conditions and traffic laws to those you are
used to. To keep yourself safe remember the
Car
following: you must wear a seatbelt in a

Accommodation Accommodation types are depicted by the
following symbols:
 Note: please check accommodation
changes due to COVID-19. Always contact Backpacker hostel
the Harvest Trail Information Service on
1800 062 332 for up to date advice before
moving to a harvest area or applying for Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
harvest work.
Caravan park
Harvest workers with caravans, campervans or
tents can be accommodated on many properties
and there is commercial accommodation such as Camping ground
caravan parks or backpacker hostels in most
areas if on-farm facilities are not available.
Farm stay
You may be required to pay an accommodation
deposit, but beware of paying upfront for Motel/hotel
long term accommodation if you have not yet
found a job in the region. We recommend you
call the Harvest Trail Information Service on Fruit fly
1800 062 332 before travelling.
It is illegal to carry some fruits and vegetables
Some farms provide basic accommodation into the fruit fly free zones which can be found
with beds, food storage and cooking facilities. by visiting www.interstatequarantine.org.au.
You may need to provide your own bedding, On-the-spot-fines can be issued.
so check before you arrive.
In many locations it is illegal to camp outside a Fair Work Ombudsman
designated camping area. Camping in carparks, services
at a beach or a road side stop could result in
you being fined. This includes sleeping in your The Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) Compliance
car. Check with the local visitor information and Enforcement Policy sets out the services
centre before camping. offered by the agency to support compliance
with workplace laws.
Where possible this guide will include
information on the types of accommodation Advice and assistance
available in each town or region.
A core part of the role of the FWO is providing
practical workplace relations advice and
assistance. The agency provides the Fair Work
Infoline and information, tools and resources
through its website www.fairwork.gov.au.

The Fair Work Infoline can be contacted on Asking for the FWO’s help to
13 13 94. Those who have difficulty speaking resolve a dispute
or understanding English can phone the
Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50, The FWO receives many requests for assistance
who will contact the Fair Work Infoline on the from workers who have a dispute about their
caller’s behalf and interpret their query. wages or other issues with their employer.
Information and educative resources are The best way to ask for the FWO’s help with
available on the FWO’s website, which are sorting out a workplace issues is to make an
particularly relevant to migrant workers: online enquiry through My Account, or the
\ Website content for visa holders and lodgement of a hard copy form.
migrant workers includes information about Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis,
working in Australia, and the agreement and not every request is treated the same way.
between FWO and the Department of
Home Affairs; a person who has been In deciding how to act, the FWO considers the
exploited at work will not have their visa seriousness of the alleged conduct and the
cancelled, provided certain criteria are met. circumstances of the parties, as well as the
practical issues involved in the resolving the
\ In-language website includes downloadable
matter. This includes consideration of a number
resources, videos and topic based
of factors, including but not limited to whether
information about pay, leave, ending
the request involves:
employment and issues in the workplace.
\ A party facing significant barriers to
\ The Record My Hours Smartphone App
resolving the matter themselves
makes it quick and easy for employees to
record and store the hours they work and is \ An alleged breach which appears to be
available in multiple languages. The app can deliberate
be downloaded from both the Apple and \ Sufficient information to support an
Google Play stores. argument that a breach has occurred
\ Language storyboards-short videos in
multiple languages to assist workers to Depending on the facts involved in each matter
understand their rights and obligations in and the severity of the allegation, the FWO may
Australian workplaces. deal with a request by taking one or more of the
following actions:
\ Harvest Trail website provides information to
help employers and employees working on \ Educating the parties about their workplace
the Harvest trail to understand their rights rights and responsibilities, and providing
and obligations at work, including tips for access to employment tools and resources
backpackers and seasonal workers. \ Offering mediation
\ Conducting an investigation
\ Providing small claims court assistance to
the employee
\ Conducting an Inquiry
\ Placing parties ‘on notice’ about the
possibility of future action if the conduct
continues or re-occurs; or
\ Taking no further action.

Investigation typically occurs in circumstances Department of Home Affairs
which involve serious non-compliance, this
happens in a very small number of cases. The Department of Home Affairs website
contains information about working holiday
In all cases the information provided to the maker visas:
FWO is important and helps the agency to
determine current and future activities. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/
getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417
Reporting potential www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/462-
non-compliance #tab-content-1
If there is a concern that an employer isn’t
complying with workplace laws, members of the Useful websites
community—workers, consumers, concerned www.ato.gov.au
citizens, businesses, anyone—can alert the FWO
to potential non-compliance through the www.fairwork.gov.au
agency’s Anonymous Report tool. This is the www.fairwork.gov.au/horticulture-showcase
best option for people who want to report an
issue but don’t want to get involved directly in a www.fairwork.gov.au/language-help/
matter, but is distinct from asking for the FWO’s language-storyboards
help to resolve a workplace dispute.
www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/australia
The Anonymous Report tool is available in
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/
multiple languages allowing visa holders and
industry-and-business/agriculture
others from non-English speaking backgrounds
to report issues in their own language without www.scamwatch.gov.au
identifying themselves. The in-language versions
of the Anonymous Report tool can be accessed You can find us on
from the FWO’s website at www.fairwork.gov.
au/inlanguageanonymousreport or via the www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Language Help page. www.facebook.com/
The information collected by the FWO through harvesttrailinformationservice
the Anonymous Report tool is analysed for
trends and patterns, it informs educative and
compliance activities and is treated in
accordance with the agency’s Compliance and
Enforcement Policy.
Further information about the FWO can be
found at www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us.

Harvest Trail Feedback or complaints
Information Service If you wish to provide feedback regarding your
The Department contracted MADEC Australia to experience on the Harvest Trail, or lodge a
establish a Harvest Trail Information Service to complaint about an aspect of the horticulture
coordinate and distribute information on industry including wages, working conditions,
harvest employment in Australia. or accommodation, you have 4 options:
1. Contact the Fairwork Ombudsman
As growers often have difficulty finding sufficient www.fairwork.gov.au.
workers at harvest time, this service helps to
match an itinerant pool of workers with variable 2. Complete a feedback form which is
seasonal work. A diverse range of organisations, located on the Harvest Trail website
growers and job seekers use this service. www.harvesttrail.gov.au.
Please note that responses to emails can
The Harvest Trail Information Service is a take up to 5 working days.
national call centre that can be contacted on 3. Email your feedback or complaint to the
1800 062 332 Monday to Friday from 8am to Harvest Trail Information Service at
8pm (excluding national public holidays). [email protected].
This service operates throughout the year to
answer queries about job opportunities, 4. Phone the Harvest Trail Information Service
support employers with recruitment assistance, on 1800 062 332.
provide information related to harvest work and
connect callers with Harvest Trail Services Useful Contacts
providers. Call centre operators are in contact If you are dissatisfied with the Harvest Trail
with growers, labour providers, and job seekers. Information Service or your Harvest Trail
Services provider you can contact the
Department of Employment and Workplace
Relations on:
\ The National Customer Service Line on
1800 805 260 for job seekers who can
not resolve concerns or problems they
have with their provider. Clients of Disability
Employment Services can also contact the
free Complaints Resolution and Referral
Service on 1800 880 052
\ The Employer Hotline on 13 17 15
for businesses to access providers.

Grain Harvest
The grain harvest is extremely important to the Australian economy and is a
year-round industry with crops such as wheat, barley, oats, chickpea and canola
grown in the winter months and sorghum, maize, sunflower, soy and mungbeans
grown throughout the summer months. Harvest production can overlap in the
regions and itinerant labour is highly sought after.
The number of vacancies and length of employment varies according to the size of
the harvest and harvesting programmes of growers. As with any harvest, the size
and production depends on the weather – not enough rain throughout the growing
season can mean no or very little crop production and too much rain at harvest
time can get in the way. The harvest is continually monitored by farmers and lasts
for approximately 6 to 8 weeks in each of the harvest regions.
Harvest workers can be a mixture of travellers, backpackers, retirees, school and
university students, and farmers.

New South Wales
New South Wales (NSW) is the site of Australia’s first permanent European
settlement which is now Sydney. The city is built on the magnificent Sydney
Harbour, one of the most spectacular and identifiable harbours in the world.
New South Wales is a large state with a climate ranging from sub tropical to alpine
to semi desert. The Great Dividing Range divides the many popular beaches,
national parks and resorts of the east coast from rich farming lands of the western
slopes and the dry western plains that occupy two-thirds of the state. Three mighty
rivers—the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee—bring life to the dry continent as
they meander across the vast inland plains of NSW.

New South Wales
New South Wales harvest charts

Ballina
Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avocados
Macadamias
Vegetables
Batlow
Apples
Bourke
Cotton
Byron Bay
Avocados
Macadamias
Coffs Harbour
Bananas
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Comboyne
Avocados
No requirement for L ow requirement for edium requirement

M igh requirement for
H ery High requirement
V
out of area labour out of area labour for out of area labour out of area labour for out of area labour
(0 workers required) (1–50 workers may (51–200 workers may (201–1,000 workers (1,001+ workers may
be required) be required) may be required) be required)

New South Wales
Dubbo
Cotton
Euston
Grapes
Gol Gol
Citrus
Grapes
Vegetables
Griffith
Citrus
Cherries
Grapes
Watermelons
Muskmelons
Pumpkins
Almonds
Vegetables
Walnuts
Hay
Cotton
No requirement for Low requirement for Medium requirement igh requirement for
V

New South Wales
Hillston
Cherries
Citrus
Cotton
Almonds
Vegetables
Hunter Valley
Grapes
Leeton
Citrus
Grapes
Almonds
Vegetables
Walnuts
Lismore
Avocados
Blueberries
Macadamias
Moree
Cotton
Pecans

V

New South Wales
Mungindi
Cotton
Narrabri
Cotton
Narromine
Citrus
Cotton
Orange
Apples
Cherries
Grapes
Sydney Basin
Avocados
Citrus
Flowers
Vegetables
Tooleybuc
Citrus
Grapes
Stone fruit
V

New South Wales
Trangie
Cotton
Tumbarumba
Blueberries
Warren
Cotton
Wee Waa
Cotton
Wentworth
Citrus
Grapes
Vegetables
Young
Cherries
Stone fruit

V

New South Wales
ABOUT THE NEW SOUTH

WALES GRAIN HARVEST
Grain production in New South Wales (NSW) is tractors and trucks are highly sought after. Any
predominantly grown in the Northern and form of machinery driving experience is an
Southern wheat belts. advantage with farmers likely to train workers
with specific grain tractor skills on the job. Grain
In the Northern wheat belt sorghum is the main
harvest work is often in remote locations where
summer crop with an estimated 95% of the
accommodation and sometimes meals are
country’s total sorghum grown in the areas
provided. Individual farms will generally only
surrounding Gunnedah, Narrabri, Inverell and
require a limited number of people to assist
Moree. Other crops grown in the northern part
with the harvest, so groups of travellers will
of the state include wheat, barley, maize,
generally not find work in the one location.
oilseeds and pulses.
Most seasonal work opportunities lie with the
The Southern wheat belt comprises the central
silos or grain bunkers where grain is delivered
and southern region of NSW. Grain production
to be consolidated, graded and stored before
in the south centres strongly around winter
being distributed to domestic and export
crops such as canola, barley, oats and pulses.
markets. Experience is not required as on-the-job
Whilst the majority of the summer crops are
training and induction is provided. Most work is
grown in the north, the southern region does
physical and performed outside in hot, dusty
sow rice during the warmer months.
conditions. Jobs may include weighbridge
Grain harvest work is available on farms and at operator, loader operator, tarp team member,
grain receival points across the state. On-farm drive-over grid operator or stack maintainer.
work is highly mechanised and workers with At smaller sites, one person may have multiple
experience in operating agricultural equipment roles.
such as headers or harvesters and driving

New South Wales
NORTHERN WHEAT BELT GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Goondiwindi, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree, Mungindi, Narrabri, Spring Ridge,
Thallon, Wee Waa.
Wheat
Barley
Maize
Oilseeds
Pulses
Sorghum
SOUTHERN WHEAT BELT GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Dubbo, Narromine, Trangie, Warren, Hay.
Canola
Barley
Oats
Pulses
Rice
Wheat
Maize
Low requirement for labour – little Medium requirement for labour – some igh requirement for labour – high
H
or no work may be available out of area labour may be required need for out of area labour

New South Wales
BALLINA Seasons
Ballina is located on an island at the mouth of the January–December: Vegetables
Richmond River in the heart of the Northern April–November: Macadamias
Rivers, NSW. The township is located an easy hour June–September: Avocados
and a half from the Gold Coast and only a 30
minute drive south of popular Byron Bay. Ballina Travel
is surrounded by 32 kilometres of beautiful
Ballina is located 189 kilometres south of
surfing beaches and picturesque headlands. The
Brisbane or 737 kilometres north of Sydney
main streets of Ballina are lined with stylish cafes
on the Pacific Highway. The town is serviced by
and restaurants, shops and galleries.
the Ballina Byron Airport. There are daily bus
services from Brisbane and Sydney providing
Harvest Trail Services provider transport into the Ballina region.
MADEC Australia
Suite 103–105, 24 Moonee Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
02 6648 2300
[email protected] Accommodation
www.madec.edu.au Ballina offers a range of accommodation
including resorts, motels, hotels, self contained
Places to visit units, caravan parks, B&Bs and guesthouses.
Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, The Big
Prawn, Ballina Lighthouse, Richmond River,
Northern Rivers Community Gallery,
Summerland House Farm, Lake Ainsworth,
Pat Morton Lookout. Follow the coastline BATLOW
on paved cycle ways and watch the migration Batlow is located in the foothills of the
of the humpback whales from East Ballina Snowy Mountains, south west of Sydney. Batlow
lookouts between May and November. started life as a gold rush town back in 1854 and
is now part of the scenic Snowy Valleys Way
Tourist information touring route.
Ballina Visitor Information Centre
6 River Street Harvest Trail Services provider
Ballina NSW 2478 MADEC Australia
1800 777 666 Shop 3, 104 Yambil Street
[email protected] Griffith NSW 2680
www.discoverballina.com.au 02 6963 2200
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

New South Wales
Places to visit BOURKE

Batlow Fruit Co-operative Ltd, roadside fruit Bourke is located in north western NSW and is
stalls (seasonal), Weemala lookout, Cascades positioned at the junction of 3 highways:
Nursery, and the Bago State Forest. The Kidman Way, Mitchell Highway and Kamilaroi
Highway. Bourke provides an ideal gateway for
Tourist information seeing the remote parts of NSW.
Tumut Visitor Centre Harvest Trail Services provider

The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road
Tumut NSW 2720 Harvest Trail Information Service
1800 062 332
02 6947 7025
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-
do/visitor-centres/tumut-visitor-centre
Places to visit
Seasons Crossley Engine Display, Back O’ Bourke
Exhibition Centre, Mount Gundabooka, Historic
February–May: Apples
Buildings, Mount Oxley, Fred Hollows Grave and
November–December: Apple thinning
Memorial, Cotton Gin Tours and Jandra Paddle
Boat operation on the Darling River.
Travel
Batlow is 443 kilometres south west of Sydney Tourist information
via the Hume and Snowy Highways and is
Back O’Bourke Information &
accessible by bus and car. There is no public
Exhibition Centre
transport available between farms.
Kidman Way
Bourke NSW 2840
02 6872 1321
[email protected]
Accommodation www.visitbourke.com.au
Batlow has a motel, hotel, cottages and a
caravan park offering cabin and camping Seasons
options. March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning
Travel
Bourke is situated alongside the Darling River
and the Mitchell Highway and is located
approximately 760kms north west of Sydney.
From Melbourne you will need to travel 980kms
north via Griffith and Cobar on the Kidman Way.

New South Wales
Accommodation Seasons
Bourke offers a number of motels, a hotel, April–November: Macadamias
caravan parks, apartments, cabins, guesthouses June–September: Avocados
and B&Bs.
Travel
Byron Bay is located 730 kilometres north of
Sydney and 185 kilometres south of Brisbane.
BYRON BAY Airports are located in Ballina (30 minutes
south) and Coolangatta (1 hour north). Most
Byron Bay is located on the far north coast of bus companies located on the east coast of
NSW with Cape Byron being Australia’s most Australia have a regular service to Byron Bay
easterly point. The region boasts beautiful along with rail services from Sydney and
beaches, unspoilt surroundings and a relaxed Brisbane.
lifestyle.
Harvest Trail Services provider

MADEC Australia Accommodation
Suite 103–105, 24 Moonee Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 There is a wide variety of places to stay in and
02 6648 2300 around Byron Bay. Accommodation includes
[email protected] motels, guesthouses, B&Bs, farmstays,
www.madec.edu.au backpackers hostels, self contained apartments,
and caravan parks/camping grounds.
Places to visit
Byron Bay Markets, Cape Byron Lighthouse,
Tyagarah Nature Reserve, Byron Bay Wildlife
Hospital. Snorkel and dive the Julian Rocks
Marine Reserve, watch the whale migration
(May to October), explore the surf beaches
and enjoy the events and festivals.
Tourist information
Byron Visitor Centre
Old Stationmaster’s Cottage, 80 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
02 6680 8558
[email protected]
www.visitbyronbay.com

New South Wales
COFFS HARBOUR Park Beach Plaza

253 Pacific Highway
Coffs Harbour is one of the largest regional Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
cities in New South Wales, located on the north 02 6652 4366
coast. The region boasts contrasting landscapes, www.coffscoast.com.au
from the Great Dividing Range to the three
main beaches close to the CBD of Coffs Harbour. Coffs Central Visitor Information Service
The natural beauty of the region makes for an 35–61 Harbour Drive
inviting holiday destination with surfing, golfing Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
and fishing popular activities. 02 5622 8900
www.coffscoast.com.au
Seasons
MADEC Australia
Suite 103–105, 24 Moonee Street January–December: Blueberries
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 August–March: Raspberries
02 6648 2300 September–February: Blackberries
[email protected] January–December: Bananas
www.madec.edu.au
Travel
Places to visit
Coffs Harbour has the largest regional airport in
Clog Barn, Diggers Beach, National Cartoon NSW. Airlines operate regular flights from
Gallery, North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Newcastle.
Big Banana Fun Park, Old Butter Factory, The drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 530
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, Maze and Tea kilometres. Brisbane to Coffs Harbour is 385
Rooms, and Dolphin Marine Conservation Park. kilometres. There are 2 rail services daily from
Sydney and Brisbane to Coffs Harbour. Most bus
Tourist information companies located on the east coast of Australia
have a regular service to Coffs Harbour.
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park
& Information Centre
65 Orlando Street
02 6659 1900
Accommodation
www.coffscoast.com.au
Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area has
a wide range of accommodation options
including hotels, caravan parks, camping
grounds, motels, backpacker hostels, B&Bs,
country retreats, and apartments.

New South Wales
COMBOYNE Seasons
A small rural village lying west of Port Macquarie. July–November: Avocados
The town is surrounded by beautiful bushwalking
country and a number of impressive waterfalls. Travel
The town promotes itself as having ‘peace, quiet
and fresh mountain air’. Comboyne is 369 kilometres north of Sydney
and can be reached by road via the main
Harvest Trail Services provider Pacific Highway M1/A1 to Hannam Vale Road
at Moorland. Then take a left onto Lorne
MADEC Australia Road, Comboyne is 57kms south west of
Suite 103–105, 24 Moonee Street Port Macquarie.
02 6648 2300
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Accommodation
Places to visit
Comboyne offers a hotel, guesthouses,
Comboyne is a small rural village surrounded by retreats, B&Bs, farmstays and the Comboyne
amazing bushwalking country and a number of Showground where many travellers stop off
impressive waterfalls such as the Ellenborough and camp.
Falls around 30 kilometres away. Being less than
60 kilometres from Port Macquarie, the coastline
of the mid-north coast is just over an hour’s
drive away, where all your essential services,
facilities, restaurants and large retailers exist.
Tourist information
Comboyne Community Centre
36 Main Street
Comboyne
02 6550 4289
www.visitcomboyne.com
Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Centre
30–42 Clarence Street & Hays Street
Port Macquarie
www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au

New South Wales
DUBBO Travel
The City of Dubbo is situated on the banks of the Dubbo is 390 kilometres to the north west of
Macquarie River in the Central Western Plains of Sydney via the Great Western and Castlereagh
NSW. Dubbo is the centre of large wheat, sheep Highways. Regular rail, bus and air services
and cotton production and is a major road and operate daily from Sydney.
rail freight hub to other parts of NSW.

For information about the provider servicing Accommodation
arrangements in this area, please refer to
www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail There are many hotels, motels, motor inns, B&Bs,
Information Service on 1800 062 332 caravan and cabin parks, camping grounds and
backpacker hostels available in the town.
Places to visit
Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Gaol,
Heritage Walk, Royal Flying Doctor Service
Visitor Experience Centre, Western Plains Culture EUSTON
Centre, Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo
Euston is located on the banks of the Murray River
Observatory, and the Terramungamine Reserve.
directly across from the Victorian town of
Robinvale.
Tourist information
Dubbo Visitors Information Centre Harvest Trail Services provider
Cnr Newell Highway and Macquarie Street MADEC Australia
Dubbo NSW 2830 68–72 Herbert Street
02 6801 4450 Robinvale VIC 3549
[email protected] 03 5051 8080
www.dubbo.com.au [email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Seasons MADEC Australia
March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning 126–130 Deakin Avenue
Mildura VIC 3500
03 5021 3472
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Lock and Weir 15, Fish Ladder, Lake Benanee,
Rural Life Museum and Robin’s Wood Heritage
Museum.

New South Wales
Tourist information GOL GOL

Robinvale Euston Tourist information Centre Includes:
Bromley Road Buronga, Mourquong, Trentham Cliffs,
Robinvale VIC 3549 Monak and Paringi.
03 5026 1388
[email protected] Gol Gol is a small settlement located on the
www.robinvaleeuston.com.au NSW side of the Murray River just 10 kilometres
north east of Mildura.
Seasons
January–May: Grapes
June–September: Vine pruning MADEC Australia
126–130 Deakin Avenue
Mildura VIC 3500
Travel
03 5021 3472
Euston is 960 kilometres from Sydney, [email protected]
470 kilometres from Melbourne and www.madec.edu.au
480 kilometres from Adelaide. Daily bus services
run from Mildura to Robinvale through Euston. Places to visit
River walks, Gol Gol Hotel and Resaturant.
Tourist information
Accommodation
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
There are motels, a hotel, caravan and cabin 66 Darling Street
parks and camping grounds in Euston and Wentworth NSW 2648
a range of other accommodation options 03 5027 5080
available just across the river in Robinvale. [email protected]
www.visitwentworth.com.au
Seasons
January–December: Citrus
May–February: Vegetables
June–September: Vine pruning

New South Wales
Travel Places to visit

Gol Gol is 1005 kilometres from Sydney via the Cocoparra National Park, Scenic Hill and Pioneer
Hume and Sturt Highways, 550 kilometres on Park Museum, Lookout and Hermit’s Cave, MIA
the Calder Highway from Melbourne and Forest and River Drives, wineries, galleries, and
405 kilometres on the Sturt Highway from farm tours.
Adelaide. There are daily flights and bus services
from both Melbourne and Adelaide into Mildura, Tourist information
just 10 kilometeres away.
Griffith Visitor Information Centre
1 Jondaryan Avenue
Griffith NSW 2680
1800 681 141
[email protected]
Accommodation
www.visitgriffith.com.au
There are motels, a hotel, a caravan park and
B&Bs in Gol Gol and a range of other Seasons
accommodation options in nearby Buronga
or across the river in Mildura.
October–December: Cherries
January–March: Grapes
June–August: Vine pruning
January–March: Watermelons,
Muskmelons, Pumpkins
GRIFFITH March–August: Almonds
Includes: November–July: Vegetables
Yenda, Hanwood and Darlington Point. March–May: Walnuts
Griffith is the geographic, production and Travel

industrial hub of the rich Murrumbidgee
Irrigation Area (MIA) in central southern NSW. Griffith is well serviced with daily bus services from
Life in Griffith revolves around food, wine, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Regular daily air
sport and family. The annual festivals showcase services operate from Sydney. Weekly rail services
the local food and world-class wines, friendly operate from both Sydney and Melbourne.
people and colourful cultures.

MADEC Australia Accommodation
Shop 3, 104 Yambil Street
Griffith NSW 2680 Griffith has a wide variety of hotels, motels,
02 6963 2200 caravan and cabin parks, apartments, farmstays,
[email protected] camping grounds and backpacker hostels.
www.madec.edu.au

New South Wales
HAY Travel
Hay is in southern NSW, positioned alongside Hay is located 655 kms form Adelaide, 720 kms
the charming Murrumbidgee River and from Sydney and 420 kms from Melbourne.
surrounded by the iconic Hay Plains. It is at If you are not driving, there are a number of
the intersection of three highways—the different ways to get to Hay. These include
Sturt Highway, the Cobb Highway and the coach travel from both Sydney and Melbourne
Mid-Western Highway. and the train from Sydney that runs through to
Cootamundra then connecting with a coach to
Harvest Trail Services provider Hay. Alternatively there is the train from
Melbourne which goes through to
MADEC Australia
Cootamundra and coach connection to Hay.
A coach and train also operate from Adelaide
Griffith NSW 2680
and coach travel from Canberra.
02 6963 2200
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Accommodation
The Hay Gaol Museum, Shear Outback Hall of
Fame, the Historic Bishops Lodge, Hay Railway There are motels, hotels, caravan parks,
Station, Hay Court House and the ‘Sunbeam’ B&B accommodation, farm stays and camping
Cobb & Co Coach, Hay War Memorial High grounds in and around the Hay area.
School Museum, Chris McClellend Art Gallery,
Dunera Railway Station Musuem.
Tourist information
Hay Visitor Information Centre
407 Moppett Street
Hay NSW 2711
02 6993 4045
[email protected]
www.visithay.com.au
Seasons
April–May: Cotton

New South Wales
HILLSTON Travel
Hillston is located near the Lachlan River in the Hillston is 655 kilometres west of Sydney via
Riverina outback, but importantly on top of the the Great Western Highway and Kidman Way
Great Artesian Basin. The excellent quality through Bathurst and Forbes. It is 109 kilometres
artesian water has allowed for cotton and other north west of Griffith. There is no public
fruit and vegetable production to flourish. transport to or around Hillston.

MADEC Australia
Shop 3, 104 Yambil Street Accommodation
Griffith NSW 2680
02 6963 2200 Hillston offers hotels, motels, caravan parks,
[email protected] backpacker hostels and a number of
www.madec.edu.au camping grounds.
Places to visit
Hillston Museum, Willandra National Park,
Lake Woorabinda, Hughie Cameron Park HUNTER VALLEY
(Swing Bridge).
Includes:
Tourist information Maitland, Singleton, Pokobin, Greta, Gerrys Plains,
Muswellbrook, Scone and Cessnock.
Red Dust and Paddy Melons Gallery and
Visitor Information Centre The Hunter Valley is located in the Hunter River
167 High Street basin north of Sydney. The Hunter Valley
Hillston NSW 2675 stretches from the Goulburn River and Wollemi
02 6967 1594 National Park to the south right up to the
[email protected] Barrington Tops National Park to the north.
www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au The Hunter Valley contains one of the oldest
and most famous wine regions in Australia.
Seasons
March–August: Almonds
April–May: Cotton For information about the provider servicing
October–December: Cherries arrangements in this area, please refer to
November–July: Vegetables www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail
January–December: Citrus Information Service on 1800 062 332

New South Wales
Places to visit LEETON

Hunter Valley Cheese Company, Hunter Valley Includes:
Gardens, Binnorie Dairy, The Mighty Hunter Yanco, Cudgel and Narrandera.
Valley pub, Foghorn Brewery, Hunter Vallley
Wildlife Park. Leeton is the administrative hub of the
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). Leeton is
known for its historic architecture, art deco
Tourist information
buildings, horticulture, processing facilities
Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre and plentiful, wide open parklands.
455 Wine Country Drive
Pokolbin NSW 2320 Harvest Trail Services provider
02 4993 6700
[email protected] MADEC Australia
www.winecountry.com.au Shop 3, 104 Yambil Street
Griffith NSW 2680
02 6963 2200
Seasons
[email protected]
January–March: Grapes www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Travel
Whitton Malt House, Leeton Museum & Art
By road, Newcastle in the Hunter Valley is Gallery, Leeton’s Art Deco Heritage Walking Tour,
170 kilometres north of Sydney. Daily flights Historic Hydro Motor Inn, Whitton Courthouse
to Newcastle are available from Melbourne, and Historical Museum, local parks and reserves,
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, and some regional Murrumbidgee River locations, Yanco
centres. Rail services also operate on a daily Agricultural High School, Yanco Powerhouse
basis from Sydney through Broadmeadow Museum, and Yanco Weir.
(Newcastle), Maitland, and Singleton.
Buses operate daily from Sydney direct to Tourist information
the Hunter Valley.
Leeton Visitors Information Centre
10 Yanco Avenue
Leeton NSW 2705
02 6953 6481
Accommodation [email protected]
www.leetontourism.com.au
There is a wide choice of hotels, motels,
backpacker hostels, caravan and cabin parks,
B&Bs, and farmstays.

New South Wales
Seasons LISMORE
January–March: Grapes Lismore is located 40 kilometres inland from
March–May: Walnuts Byron Bay between the rainforests and the sea.
March–August: Almonds It is the region’s major commercial centre that
June–August: Vine pruning plays host to significant theatrical, artistic and
November–July: Vegetables musical activities. Speciality coffee and tea,
January–December: Citrus macadamia nuts, bush tucker, and exotic fruits
are all on offer throughout the region.
Travel
Leeton is 555 kms by road from Sydney through
Goulburn and Yass. It is located 57 kms south MADEC Australia
east of Griffith. Leeton is accessible by rail and Suite 103–105, 24 Moonee Street
bus with daily services from Sydney. Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
02 6648 2300
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Accommodation Places to visit

There are hotels, motels, guest houses, B&Bs, Koala Care Centre, Protesters Falls, Lismore
caravan parks with camping facilities, and Regional Gallery, Rain Forest Walks, Serpentine
backpacker hostels in town. Some farms may Gallery, Regional Gallery, Nightcap–World
also have provision for camping on-site. Heritage National Park, Minyon Falls, art
galleries, weekend markets including the
famous Channon Craft Market, a variety of
restaurants and live theatre.
Tourist information
Lismore Visitor Information Centre
207 Molesworth Street
Lismore NSW 2480
02 6626 0100
[email protected]
www.visitlismore.com.au
Seasons
April–November: Macadamias
June–August: Avocados
May–November: Blueberries

New South Wales

Lismore is located on the Bruxner Highway, Moree Artesian Spa Baths (hot bore baths),
200 kilometres south of Brisbane and Visitor Centre, historic walking trail, Cotton Gin,
730 kilometres north of Sydney. There is a Amaroo Tavern and the DC3 (former defence
regular air service between Lismore and force plane), Mary Brand Park, historic cemetery,
Sydney and also a daily bus service from weirs and swimming spots, Waa Gorge, Devil’s
Lismore to Brisbane and Sydney. Waterholes, and the pecan nut farm.
Tourist information
Moree Visitor Information Centre
Accommodation 67 Alice St, Moree NSW 2400
02 6757 3350
Lismore offers a wide choice of hotels, motels, [email protected]
B&Bs, apartments, backpacker hostels, caravan www.moreetourism.com.au
parks and camping grounds.
Seasons
March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning
April–August: Pecans
MOREE
Travel
The town of Moree is located adjacent to the
banks of the Mehi River. Its open, flat flood-plain Moree is 628 kilometres north west of Sydney
black soils provide ideal agricultural growing on the New England, Oxley and Newell
conditions. Australia’s ‘Artesian Spa’ capital, Highways and 480 kilometres south west of
Moree has two hot artesian spas in town, Brisbane. It is on the daily bus route from
providing a great tourist attraction for the Brisbane to Melbourne and there are daily
area as well. flights from Sydney.

BEST Harvest Trail Services
19 Victoria Street Accommodation
Stanthorpe QLD 4380
There are many hotels, motels, caravan parks,
1800 660 660 or 07 4681 6200
apartments/units and camping grounds located
[email protected]
in and around Moree.
www.best.com.au

New South Wales
MUNGINDI Accommodation
Mungindi is a true border town situated both in There is hotel/motel and caravan park
NSW and QLD on the banks of the Barwon River. accommodation available in Mungindi.
The town is the service centre for the
surrounding rich agricultural district which
produces cotton, wheat and beef cattle.
Harvest Trail Services provider NARRABRI

BEST Harvest Trail Services Narrabri is situated in the fertile Namoi River
19 Victoria Street Valley on the north west slopes of the Great
Stanthorpe QLD 4380 Dividing Range. The peaks of the Mount Kaputar
1800 660 660 or 07 4681 6200 National Park lie to the east while vast plains
[email protected] spread to the west. The area produces cotton,
www.best.com.au wheat, sheep and cattle.
Places to visit Harvest Trail Services provider

Cotton Gins, One Ton Post. For information about the provider servicing
Tourist information www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail
Information Service on 1800 062 332
Mungindi Rural Transaction Centre
153 St George Street Places to visit
Mungindi NSW 2400
02 6753 2389 Mount Kaputar National Park, CSIRO’s Australia
[email protected] Telescope, Sawn Rocks, Rocky Creek Glacial area,
www.balonne.qld.gov.au Waa Gorge, the Crossing Theatre, Pilliga Hot
Artesian Bore Baths, Old Gaol Heritage Museum
Seasons and Narrabri Arts and Craft Gallery.
March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning Tourist information

Travel Narrabri Regional Visitor Information Centre
103 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri 2390
Mungindi is 516 kilometres south west of Narrabri NSW 2390
Brisbane, 121 kilometres north west of Moree, 02 6799 6760
116 kilometres south east of St George and [email protected]
154 kilometres south west of Goondiwindi. www.visitnarrabri.com.au
There is no regular public transport to
Mungindi.

New South Wales
Seasons Places to visit

March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning Narromine Cottage Crafts, historic country pubs,
Narromine Aerodrome, Skypark and Aviation
Travel Museum and Goobang National Park.
Narrabri is 568 kilometres north west of Sydney

Tourist information
following the Mid Western, Mitchell, Oxley and
Newell Highways via Bathurst, Dubbo and Narromine Visitor Information Centre
Coonabarabran. Narrabri is on the national bus 37 Burraway Street
routes and there are also train services and daily Narromine NSW 2821
air fares from Sydney. 02 6889 7131
[email protected]
www.narromine.nsw.gov.au
Seasons
Accommodation
There’s an abundance of accommodation in January–December: Citrus
town with hotels, motels, caravan parks, guest
houses and a backpacker hostel. Travel
Narromine is 423 kilometres north west of
Sydney through Bathurst. There is also a bus
service from Sydney to Dubbo, through to
Narromine.
NARROMINE
Narromine is 40 kilometres west of Dubbo and
located on the rich fertile plains of the Central
West on the banks of the Macquarie River. The
wheat and sheep industries are significant and Accommodation
irrigation from the Macquarie allows the There are many hotels, motels, guest houses,
production of cotton, citrus and vegetables in and caravan parks in town.
the region.

For information about the provider servicing
www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail

New South Wales
ORANGE Travel
Located just 3.5 hours west of Sydney and Access to Orange is easy with daily direct flights from
3 hours north west of Canberra, Orange is a Sydney. Daily coach and rail services also operate
cosmopolitan city with a rich mining past. from Sydney to Orange and there is excellent road
The historic buildings and cultural streets in access. Orange is located 256 kilometres west of
Orange are intertwined with trendy cafes, Sydney on the Mitchell Highway.
restaurants, theatres and galleries.

For information about the provider servicing Accommodation
www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail The city of Orange boasts a wide variety of
Information Service on 1800 062 332 accommodation to suit any budget. There
are hotels, motels, caravan parks, B&Bs,
Places to visit guesthouses, cabins and camping grounds
in and around Orange.
Orange Regional Museum, Orange farmer’s
markets, local cellar doors, Orange Botanic
Gardens, Cook Park, Mount Canobolas State
Recreation Area, Lake Canobolas Reserve,
Ophir Gold Fields, Ophir Reserve, Banjo Paterson SYDNEY BASIN
Memorial, boutique and antique shops,
Orange Regional Gallery and Library. Includes:
Kulnura, Peats Ridge, Mangrove Mountain,
Tourist information Gosford, Bilpin, Richmond/Windsor and
Camden.
Orange Visitor Information Centre
151 Byng Street, Civic Centre The Sydney Basin is a large area which
Orange NSW 2800 surrounds the city of Sydney, between the
1800 069 466 Blue Mountains and the sea, from Newcastle in
[email protected] the north and toward Goulburn in the south.
www.orange360.com.au
Seasons
Harvest Trail Information Service
February–May: Apples 1800 062 332
June–August: Vine pruning [email protected]
November–December: Apple thinning www.harvesttrail.gov.au
December–January: Cherries
January–April: Grapes Places to visit
Camden Museum, Alan Baker Art Gallery,
Camden Fine Art Gallery, historical walks,
botanical gardens, parks, wineries.

New South Wales
Tourist information TOOLEYBUC

Camden Visitor Information Centre Includes:
46 Camden Valley Way Koraleigh and Kyalite.
Elderslie NSW 2570
02 4658 1370 Tooleybuc is located on the Murray River
[email protected] 40 kilometres to the north of Swan Hill
www.camden.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/ and 54 kilometres south of Balranald. Irrigation
visit-camden supports mixed horticulture in the area.
Campbelltown Visitor Information Centre Harvest Trail Services provider

15 Old Menangle Road
Campbelltown NSW 2560 MADEC Australia
02 4645 4921 186–188 Beveridge Street
[email protected] Swan Hill VIC 3585
www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au (03) 5032 3033
[email protected]
Seasons www.madec.edu.au
January–December: Vegetables MADEC Australia

January–December: Flowers 126–130 Deakin Avenue
June–November: Citrus Mildura VIC 3500
August–January: Avocados 03 5021 3472
[email protected]
Travel www.madec.edu.au
Most of the Sydney Basin is accessible by coach, Places to visit

rail, and bus. However in most cases you will
need your own transport. Tooleybuc Sporting Club.
Tourist information
Swan Hill Region Information Centre
Accommodation Corner of McCrae and Curlewis Streets
Swan Hill VIC 3585
There are many hotels, motels, and caravan (03) 5032 3033
parks in and around the Sydney Basin. [email protected]
www.visitswanhill.com.au
Seasons
January–April: Grapes
October–January: Stone fruit

New South Wales
Travel Tourist information

Tooleybuc is located 387 kilometres north Trangie Visitor Information Centre
west of Melbourne via Bendigo and Swan Hill, Wungunja Cultural Centre
900 kilometres west of Sydney via the Hume 81 Dandaloo Street
and Sturt Highways and 480 kilometres east of Trangie NSW 2821
Adelaide via Murray Bridge. There is no regular 02 6889 7131
public transport to Tooleybuc. [email protected]
www.narromine.nsw.gov.au
Seasons
Accommodation March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning
Hotel, motel and caravan park accommodation Travel

are available in town.
Trangie is north west of Sydney, Narromine and
Dubbo. Dubbo is the main transport hub and is
serviced by air, rail, and bus daily. Trangie is
accessible via rail then bus.
TRANGIE
Trangie is located in the Macquarie River Valley,
35 kilometres north west of Narromine amongst
a huge wheat and sheep area. Irrigation Accommodation
supports large areas of cotton production.
There is hotel, motel and caravan park
accommodation in town.
Information Service on 1800 062 332 TUMBARUMBA
Tumbarumba is situated about five hours south
Places to visit
west of Sydney among the western foothills of
Auscott Cotton Gin, Soldiers Trangie Memorial, the Snowy Mountains.
and Gin Gin Weir.
MADEC Australia
Griffith NSW 2680
02 6963 2200
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

New South Wales
Places to visit WARREN

Pioneer Women’s Hut, Paddy’s River falls, Warren is located on the banks of the Macquarie
Hume and Hovell Walking Track, Tooma River, in central New South Wales. Known as the
(magnificant views of the Snowy Mountains), ‘Cotton and Wool’ capital, it also supports a large
Buddong Falls, Tumbarumba vineyards, wheat industry.
Gone Barny, Tumbarumba Museum, Tumbarumba
to Rosewood Rail Trail, mountain biking trails, Harvest Trail Services provider
trout fishing, Kosciusko National Park.
Tourist information arrangements in this area, please refer to
Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre Information Service on 1800 062 332
10 Bridge Street
Tumbarumba NSW 2653 Places to visit
02 6948 3333
[email protected] Bird watching at the Macquarie Marshes and
www.visitsnowyvalleys.com.au Tiger Bay Wetlands, fishing at the Macquarie
River, Windows on the Wetlands, Golf at the
Seasons Warren Golf Club, country pubs at Collie,
Nevertire and Warren, country events: 4 horse
December–February: Blueberries race meetings a year, and the Marra Fleece and
Field Day.
Travel
From Sydney take the Hume Highway as far as
Tourist information
Gundagai, then head south towards Tumut and Warren Visitor Information Centre
on to Tumbarumba. From Melbourne take the 6 Burton Street
Hume Highway to Wodonga, then head east Warren NSW 2824
along the Murray Valley Highway. After 02 6847 6665
Corryong, take the Towong turn-off and head [email protected]
for Tumbarumba. www.warren.nsw.gov.au
Seasons
Accommodation
Tumbarumba has motels, a caravan park,
B&B accommodation, a guesthouse, cottages,
cabins and a couple of free camping areas.

New South Wales

Warren is 129 kilometres north east of Dubbo Heritage buildings, CSIRO’s Australia
via the Mitchell and Oxley Highways. A rail Telescope, Yarrie Lake, Pilliga scrub,
service operates daily from Sydney to Dubbo. and Namoi Echo Museum.
A bus service departs Dubbo for Warren 3 days
per week and there is another bus service which Tourist information
operates daily but only travels to Nevertire,
20 kilometres from Warren. Qantas Link and Narrabri Shire Visitor Information Centre
Regional Express fly to and from Dubbo over 103 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri
100 times per week. Rental cars can be arranged Narrabri NSW 2390
at Dubbo Airport. 02 6799 6760
[email protected]
www.visitnarrabri.com.au
Seasons
Accommodation March–May: Cotton picking, cotton ginning
There are motels, hotels, caravan parks and
farmstays available in town. Travel
Wee Waa is 41 kilometres north west of
Narrabri and 572 kilometres north west of
Sydney via the Mid Western, Mitchell, Oxley
and Newell Highways. Narrabri is the transport
WEE WAA hub of the area.
Wee Waa, the ‘cotton’ capital of Australia, is
located in the fertile Namoi River Valley. Large
service operations support the district’s cotton
production through the Namoi Cotton and the
Cotton Seed Distributors.
Accommodation
There are motels, a hotel, caravan parks and
Harvest Trail Services provider camping grounds in Wee Waa.

New South Wales
WENTWORTH Seasons
Includes: January–March: Grapes
Pomona, Ellerslie, Curlwaa and Dareton. May–February: Vegetables
About 30 kilometres north west of Mildura, June–August: Vine pruning
Wentworth lies at the junction of the Darling
and Murray Rivers. It is the hub of a large
Travel
pastoral area to the north and significant
plantings of citrus and grapes. Wentworth can be reached by road,
1080 kilometres south west from Sydney
Dareton is the centre of the Coomealla Irrigation
via the Hume, Sturt and Silver City Highways,
District, a large horticultural development
560 kilometres north west from Melbourne via
which was used to resettle many ex-serviceman
the Calder and Silver City Highways and
following WW1, mostly growing citrus and
450 kilometres north east of Adelaide via the
grapes.
Sturt and Silver City Highways. There are daily
air services to Mildura from Melbourne and
Harvest Trail Services provider Adelaide and daily bus services from Sydney,
MADEC Australia Melbourne and Adelaide. A weekday bus
126–130 Deakin Avenue service operates between Mildura and
Mildura VIC 3500 Wentworth.
03 5021 3472
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit Accommodation

There are motels, hotels, caravan and cabin
Murray and Darling Rivers’ Junction, Wentworth
parks, B&Bs in town. Many farms have basic
Gaol, St John’s Anglican Church, Wentworth
accommodation available or provide camping
Court House, Aboriginal Canoe Tree, Wentworth
facilities for on farm stays.
Museum, Monument to Ferguson Tractor, Lock
10 and Weir, Fotherby Park, PS Ruby, Mungo
National Park, Australian Inland Botanical
Gardens, Trentham Estate Winery, Orange World
and Cowanna Bend.
Tourist information
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
66 Darling Street
Wentworth NSW 2648
03 5027 5080
[email protected]
www.visitwentworth.com.au

New South Wales
YOUNG Travel
Young, the cherry capital of Australia, is situated Young is 376 kilometres west of Sydney following
on the NSW south west slopes of the Great the Hume Highway, the Wombat Road and the
Dividing Range. Formerly an active gold mining Olympic Highway. It is 71 kilometres south west
centre, the region now supports a diverse range of Cowra and 47 kilometres north east of
of agriculture including broadacre crop Cootamundra on the Olympic Highway. There is
production, livestock production as well as a Countrylink rail service daily from Sydney or
horticulture, with cherries, plums, grapes, stone Melbourne to Cootamundra with a connecting
fruit and berries being important. bus service to Young. There is also a bus service
that runs from Canberra through to Young.
www.harvesttrail.gov.au or call the Harvest Trail Accommodation
Young has various hotels and motels, a caravan
Places to visit park, and some orchards provide camping
facilities. There is also a variety of B&Bs and
Historic town walks, Burrangong Art Gallery, self-contained cottages in the area.
numerous roadside fruit stalls (seasonal), local
wineries, Lambing Flat Folk Museum, Poppa’s
Fudge and Jam Factory.
Tourist information
Young Visitor Information Centre
Old Railway Station, Anderson Park, Lovell St
Young NSW 2594
1800 628 233
[email protected]
www.visithilltopsregion.com.au
Seasons
December–March: Stone fruit
November–December: Cherries

Northern Territory
Massive cattle stations for beef production have been the traditional backbone of
the Northern Territory, however, opportunities for work in horticulture have grown
in recent times with production areas around Darwin and Katherine in particular.
Tropical crops are grown on fertile soils with water being sourced underground on
many farms. The close proximity to the vast markets of South East Asia will see the
region’s production and the requirement for labour grow.
Situated on the edge of a harbour bigger than Sydney’s, Darwin is a beautiful,
fascinating tropical city—a melting pot of people and cultures that prides itself on
its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle.
The tropical conditions around the ‘Top End’ can be difficult to get used to with
extremely trying conditions in high humidity time, known as ‘the wet season’.
DARWIN
Humpty Doo NT
Katherine
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Ti Tree
Alice Springs

Northern Territory
Northern Territory harvest chart

Darwin
Mangoes
Watermelons
Muskmelons
Vegetables
Katherine
Mangoes
Muskmelons
Watermelons
Vegetables

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DARWIN Harvest Trail Services provider

Includes: NT Farmers Association
Berry Springs, Acacia Hills, Humpty Doo, Shop 15a Coolalinga Shopping Centre
Noonamah, Marrakai and Lambells Lagoon. 460 Stuart Hwy Coolalinga NT 0839
08 8983 3233
Darwin, the Australian gateway to Asia, is [email protected]
located in the tropical north of Australia. www.ntfarmers.org.au
People from more than 60 nationalities and
70 different ethnic backgrounds call Darwin
Places to visit
home. The diversity of cultures have
contributed significantly to the community. Museum and Art Gallery of NT, Darwin
Darwin’s world-famous street markets are full of Waterfront Precinct, Stokes Hill Wharf,
delicious food from all across the world. Cultural The Didgeridoo Hut and Art Gallery, Darwin
festivals have become important social events Chinese Museum, Brown’s Mart Theatre, Darwin
that all community members and visitors can Military Museum, Royal Flying Doctor Service
enjoy. Tourist Facility, Crocosaurus Cove, Deckchair
Cinema, Crocodylus Park, Territory Wildlife Park.

Northern Territory
Tourist information KATHERINE

Tourism Top End Visitor Information Centre Includes:
6 Bennett Street Mataranka and Pine Creek.
Darwin City Centre NT 0800
08 8980 6000 Katherine is a traditional outback town often
[email protected] called the ‘Crossroads of the North’ because of
www.tourismtopend.com.au its location. It is situated on the Katherine River,
after which it is named, some three hours drive
south of Darwin.
Seasons
January–December: Vegetables Harvest Trail Services provider
March–December: Muskmelons
March–December: Watermelons NT Farmers Association
August–December: Mangoes Shop 15a Coolalinga Shopping Centre
460 Stuart Hwy Coolalinga NT 0839
08 8983 3233
Travel
[email protected]
Darwin is serviced by air and bus daily from www.ntfarmers.org.au
other capitals and by the National Australian
Railways Network via the Ghan from Adelaide. Places to visit
The Stuart Highway leads north through central
Australia to Darwin. Katherine Outback Experience, Katherine
Museum, Katherine Hot Springs, Nitmiluk
National Park, Jatbula Trail, Elsey National Park,
Cutta Cutta Caves, Marksie’s Stockmans Camp,
Edith Falls, Low Level Nature Reserve, Top Didj
Accommodation Aboriginal Cultural Experience, Katherine School
of the Air Tour.
There are a range of hotels, motels, resorts,
caravan and cabin parks, guesthouses and Tourist information
backpacker hostels in and around the city.
Some farms do allow camping or have on farm Katherine Visitor Information Centre
accommodation, but arrangements need to be Corner of Lindsay Street and Katherine Terrace
made prior to arrival. Katherine NT 0851
08 8972 2650
[email protected]
www.visitkatherine.com.au

Northern Territory
Seasons
January–December: Vegetables
March–December: Muskmelons
March–December: Watermelons
October–December: Mangoes
Travel
Katherine is 320 kilometres south of Darwin and
1180 kilometres north of Alice Springs following
the Stuart Highway. It is on the main Adelaide
to Darwin route which is serviced daily by bus
and weekly by rail.
Accommodation
Katherine has hotels, several motels, caravan
and cabin parks, guesthouses, backpacker
hostels and camping grounds. Camping is only
allowed in designated camping areas.

Queensland
A vast range of crops are grown in Queensland, from cooler climate speciality crops in
the southern ranges to the tropical crops of the north and the broad acre crops grown
on the massive western plains of the state’s inland.
The coastal strip from south to north provides an abundance of horticultural work
opportunities with much of the produce picked, packed and shipped fresh to markets
in Australia and overseas. Grain and cattle production is centred mostly in the outback
regions where conditions are often harsh, but the experiences are worthwhile.
The capital, Brisbane is in the far south, located on the banks of the Brisbane River.
The resort and holiday regions of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are to the
south and north of the city.
The Great Barrier Reef, one of the great wonders of the world is located off the
Queensland coast and attracts thousands of visitors each year, as do the many islands
adjoining the coastal areas which offer spectacular fun in the sun.
Lakeland
Kuranda
Mareeba Cairns
Dimbulah
Atherton Innisfail
Tully
QLD
Giru
Ayr
Bowen
Mackay
QUEENSLAND
Yeppoon
Emerald
Bundaberg
Gin Gin Childers
Mundubbera Gayndah
Murgon
Chinchilla Sunshine Coast
Cunnamulla Gatton Caboolture
St George Laidley BRISBANE
Dirranbandi Boonah
Goondiwindi Stanthorpe

Queensland
Atherton
Lychees
Avocados
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Mangoes
Potatoes
Ayr/Giru
Vegetables
Sugar cane
Mangoes
Watermelons
Boonah
Vegetables
Bowen
Muskmelons
Mangoes
Tomatoes
Vegetables

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Queensland
Bundaberg
Avocados
Citrus
Macadamias
Mangoes
Muskmelons
Blueberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Caboolture
Raspberries
Strawberries
Pineapples
Childers
Avocados
Citrus
Lychees
Mangoes
Vegetables
Chinchilla
Watermelons
V

Queensland
Cunnamulla
Grapes
Dimbulah/Mutchilba
Tomatoes
Bananas
Avocados
Citrus
Lychees/Longans
Mangoes
Paw Paws
Cotton
Dirranbandi
Cotton
Emerald
Cotton
Citrus
Grapes
Gatton
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Potatoes

V

Queensland
Gayndah
Mangoes
Grapes
Citrus
Blueberries
Gin Gin
Blueberries
Citrus
Mangoes
Lychees/Longans
Vegetables
Goondiwindi
Cotton
Innisfail
Bananas
Laidley
Vegetables
Tomatoes
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Queensland
Lakeland
Bananas
Mareeba
Avocados
Bananas
Citrus
Mangoes
Paw Paws
Tomatoes
Mundubbera
Blueberries
Citrus
Grapes
Mangoes
Stanthorpe
Apples/Pears
Strawberries
Stone fruit
Tomatoes
Vegetables

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Queensland
St George
Cotton
Grapes
Sunshine Coast
Custard apples
Ginger
Pineapples
Lychees
Tomatoes
Strawberries
Townsville
Mangoes
Pineapples
Vegetables
Tully
Bananas
Yeppoon
Mangoes
Lychees
Pineapples
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Queensland
ABOUT THE QUEENSLAND

GRAIN HARVEST
Queensland’s (QLD) grain harvest is Grain harvest employment is often in remote
predominately grown in Southern and Central locations where accommodation and sometimes
Queensland in 5 major regions including West meals are provided. Individual farms will generally
Darling Downs, East Darling Downs, South West only require a limited number of people to assist
Queensland, Central Highlands, and Wide-Bay with the harvest, so groups of travellers will
Burnett. The grain harvesting towns within generally not find work in the one location.
these 5 regions are listed in the grain charts
Most seasonal grain harvest work opportunities
below. Winter crops plantings include wheat,
lie with the silos or grain bunkers where grain is
barley, oats, faba beans and chickpeas. Summer
delivered to be consolidated, graded and stored
crop plantings include sorghum, sunflowers,
before being distributed to domestic and
maize, mungbeans, soybeans, peanuts and
export markets. Experience is not required as
cotton. The industry employs thousands of
on-the-job training and induction is provided.
people in jobs on the land, in food processing,
Most work is physical and performed outside in
and in other areas along the value chain. Grain
hot, dusty conditions. Jobs may include
harvest work is available on farms and at grain
weighbridge operator, loader operator, tarp
receival points across the state.
team member, drive-over grid operator or stack
On-farm work is highly mechanised and workers maintainer. At smaller sites, one person may
with experience in operating agricultural have multiple roles.
equipment such as headers or harvesters, and
driving tractors and trucks are highly sought after.
Any form of machinery driving experience is an
advantage with farmers likely to train workers
with specific grain tractor skills on the job.

Queensland
WEST DARLING DOWNS GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Inglewood, Waggamba, Tara, Roma, Goondiwindi, Miles
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Faba beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Sunflowers
Maize
Mungbeans
Soybeans
EAST DARLING DOWNS GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Jondaryan, Millmerran, Chinchilla, Pittsworth, Clifton, Crows Nest
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Faba beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Sunflowers
Maize
Mungbeans
Soybeans
Low requirement for labour – little edium requirement for labour – some
M High requirement for labour – high

Queensland
SOUTH WEST GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Balonne
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Faba beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Sunflowers
Maize
Mungbeans
Soybeans
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Banana, Biloela, Emerald, Rollingston
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Faba beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Sunflowers
Maize
Mungbeans
Soybeans
M High requirement for labour – high

Queensland
WIDE-BAY BURNETT GRAIN CHART

Grain harvesting towns: Kingaroy, Monto, Nanango, Gayndah, Kilkivan, Gooburrum
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Faba beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Sunflowers
Maize
Mungbeans
Soybeans
M
High requirement for labour – high

Queensland
ATHERTON Tourist information

Includes: Atherton Tablelands Visitor
Ravenshoe and Tolga. Information Centre
Corner Herberton & Silo Roads
Atherton sits in the Tablelands area of Far North Atherton QLD 4883
Queensland. It is a beautiful, scenic and unspoilt 1300 366 361
area with ancient rainforest, volcanic lakes, [email protected]
waterfalls and an abundance and diversity of www.trc.qld.gov.au/explore
plants and wildlife. Atherton has a large number
of well known stores, food outlets, hotels and
Seasons
motels as well as a hospital with excellent
medical facilities. January–December: Bananas
January–December: Blueberries
Harvest Trail Services provider January–July: Avocados
March–December: Strawberries
Quality Innovation Training and Employment July–December: Potatoes
126 Byrnes Street October–December: Lychees
Mareeba QLD 4880 December–April: Mangoes
1800 354 414 or 07 4092 9700
[email protected]
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www.qite.com
Atherton is 81 kilometres inland from Cairns.
Places to visit The Brisbane to Cairns bus service operates
daily. A bus service operates daily from Cairns
Tablelands Regional Gallery, Old Post Office and Ravenshoe to Atherton.
Gallery, Mount Hypipamee Crater, Halloran’s Hill
lookout and environment park, Hou Wang
Temple and Chinese Interpretive Centre, Crystal
Caves and Fascinating Facets, and the Atherton
Foyer Gallery (Council Chambers). Accommodation
There are a range of accommodation options in
and around Atherton including motels, hotels,
caravan parks, guesthouses, backpacker hostels,
B&Bs, retreats, cottages, lodges and camping
grounds.

Queensland
AYR/GIRU Burdekin Gateway Visitor Information

Centre
Includes: Old Home Hill Railway Station
Home Hill, Burdekin and Townsville South 12 Railway Avenue, Home Hill, QLD 4806
07 4782 8241
Ayr is located 85 kilometres south of Townsville
[email protected]
and is recognised as one of the most productive
www.visitburdekin.com.au/visitor-info
sugar cane growing areas in Australia.
The district offers the Burdekin River, creeks and
miles of sandy beaches. Seasons
The township of Giru is 40 kilometres north January–December: Vegetables
of Ayr. Giru was originally a siding on the May–January: Watermelons
Townsville-Ayr sugar tramway but has since July–December: Sugar cane
developed into a significant link in the July–May: Mangoes
North Queensland cane chain.
Travel
Harvest Trail Services provider Ayr and Giru are accessible by road via the
Quality Innovation Training and Employment Bruce Highway. They are both well connected
128 Queen Street by rail or bus by using the Queensland rail/bus
Ayr QLD 4807 network.
1800 354 414 or 07 4767 0551
[email protected]
www.qite.com
Accommodation
Places to visit
There is a variety of accommodation in Ayr from
Mount Inkerman, Charlie’s Hill, Ayr Nature
caravan parks, motels, hotels and backpacker
Display, Burdekin Bridge, historical walks,
hostels. Giru has a hotel and caravan park.
scuba dive at SS Yongala, fishing for barramundi,
grunter and mud crabs.
Tourist information
Burdekin Visitor Information Centre
Plantation Park, Bruce Highway
Ayr QLD 4807
07 4783 5988
[email protected]
www.visitburdekin.com.au/visitor-info

Queensland
BOONAH Travel
Located one hour south of Brisbane and one From Brisbane you travel south west along the
and a quarter hours from the Gold Coast, Ipswich Highway and onto the Cunningham
Boonah is a pretty little town nestled in a valley Highway towards Warwick, then follow the
surrounded by hills. The town is primarily a rural Boonah signs. If travelling from the Gold Coast,
service centre for the nearby farms which focus go through Nerang, Canungra, Beaudesert and
on vegetable production. head to Boonah. For more information visit
www.boonah.qld.gov.au.
56 Railway Street, Gatton
Gatton QLD 4343 Accommodation
07 5468 0339
[email protected] Boonah offers motels, hotels, caravan parks,
www.best.com.au B&Bs, cottages, rental properties and campsites.
Places to visit
Boonah is home to an array of adventure
experiences including gliding, ultra lite flights, BOWEN
rock climbing, bush walking, national parks,
balloon flights, and water activities. Includes:
Collinsville.
Tourist information Bowen is a coastal town located 1165
Boonah Visitor Information Centre kilometres to the north of Brisbane and 206
20 Boonah Fassifern Road kilometres south of Townsville. It has many
Boonah QLD 4310 lovely beaches, especially to the north of the
07 5463 2233 town and a large jetty at Port Denison which is
[email protected] useful for the loading of coal, salt and fish for
www.visitscenicrim.com.au/visitor- export. Bowen and the surrounding area is well
information/ known for its large production of tomatoes,
vegetables and mangoes.
Seasons
Quality Innovation Training and
Employment
Shop 1, 43 Williams Street
Bowen QLD 4805
1800 354 414
[email protected]
www.qite.com

Queensland
Places to visit BUNDABERG

Beaches, the Big Mango, Bowen historical Includes:
museum, lookouts, walking tracks, snorkelling, Bargara, Burnett Heads, Branyan, Kensington,
diving, jetty, parks and gardens, bird habitat, Gooburrum, Svensson Heights, Norville,
fishing and kayaking. Walkerville and Avenell Heights.
Bundaberg is 360 kilometres north of Brisbane
Tourist information
on the Burnett River and 14 kilometres from the
Bowen Visitor Information Centre coast. It is a city in the sub-tropics where the
Lot 236, Bruce Highway rainfall is considerable and the average daily
Bowen QLD 4805 summer temperatures vary between 20–30°C.
07 4786 4222 Bundaberg is a significant horticultural district
[email protected] and is recognised for the production of its
www.tourismbowen.com.au/bowen- famous brown rum.
visitor-information-centre
Seasons
MADEC Australia
January–December: Vegetables 35 Electra Street
May–November: Tomatoes Bundaberg QLD 4670
May–January: Muskmelons 07 4339 3100
October–February: Mangoes [email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Travel
Places to visit
Bowen is accessible by road via the Bruce
Highway, being 1165 kilometres north of The Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Bundaberg
Brisbane and 206 kilometres south of Townsville. Brewed Drinks, Botanic Gardens & Hinkler Hall
It is well connected by rail, bus or plane. of Aviation, The Hummock, Lady Elliott Island,
Lady Musgrave Island National Park, Splitters
Creek, Tina Berries, Mon Repos Turtle Centre,
Macadamias Australia, Bundaberg Kegs,
Alexandra Park Zoo, Barolin Nature Reserve,
Accommodation walks and bike rides.
There are motels, hotels, apartments,
backpacker hostels, camping grounds in town. Tourist Information
Bundaberg Information Centre
36 Avenue Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670
1300 722 099
[email protected]
www.bundabergregion.org/visitor-
information-centres

Queensland
Seasons CABOOLTURE
January–February: Strawberry planting Includes:
January–December: Macadamias Morayfield, Ningi, Toorbul, Donnybrook,
January–December: Vegetables Elimbah, Bellmere and Wamuran.
February–September: Avocados
April–August: Citrus Caboolture is located 40 kilometres north of
May–September: Strawberry picking Brisbane, approximately half way between the
May–December: Blueberries state capital and the Sunshine Coast.
October–February: Muskmelons
December–February: Mangoes Harvest Trail Services provider
December–September: Tomatoes MADEC Australia
2/77 King Street
Travel Caboolture QLD 4510
Bundaberg is 360 kilometres north of Brisbane 07 5294 7000
following the Bruce Highway. Regular air, rail [email protected]
and bus services operate between Brisbane and www.madec.edu.au
Bundaberg.
Places to visit
Beautiful beaches are a short drive away along
with the Abbey Museum of Art and
Archaeology, Caboolture Historical Village.
Accommodation
There are many hotels, motels, caravan and Tourist information
cabin parks, Backpacker hostels and
Caboolture Visitor Information Centre
guesthouses are available in town. Camping
BP North Travel Centre, Bruce Highway
facilities may be available on some farms during
Burpengary QLD 4505
the harvest season.
07 5428 7455
[email protected]
www.queensland.com/en-au/
information/caboolture-visitor-
information-centre
Seasons
January–December: Pineapples
January–December: Raspberries
March–November: Strawberries

Queensland

Take the Bruce Highway north from Brisbane, Childers Visitors Information Centre
approximately 30 minutes travel by car. 72 Churchill Street, Palace Building
Childers QLD 4660
1300 722 099
[email protected]
www.bundabergregion.org/childers
Accommodation
Caboolture offers a range of motels, hotels and Seasons
caravan parks with cabin and camping options. January–December: Vegetables
February–September: Avocados
April–August: Citrus
November–January: Lychees
December–February: Mangoes
CHILDERS
Childers is 320 kilometres north of Brisbane,
Travel
50 kilometres south of Bundaberg and just Childers is 320 kilometres north of Brisbane
inland from Hervey Bay. Childers originally grew following the Bruce Highway. It is 50 kilometres
as a service town for the surrounding sugar south of Bundaberg, also on the Bruce Highway.
cane fields but in recent times a lot of area has Bus services travel to Childers daily from Brisbane.
given way to the production of avocados,
mangoes and vegetables. The town is a popular
tourist destination because of the many
National Trust historical buildings.
Accommodation
Harvest Trail Services provider There are many hotels, motels, backpacker
MADEC Australia hostels and a caravan park located in town.
35 Electra Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670
07 4339 3100
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Isis Central Mill, Burrum Coast National Park,
Palace Backpackers Memorial, Vintner’s secret
Winery, Hill of Promise Winery, Snakes Down
Under, Flying High Bird Sanctuary, Mammino
Gourmet Ice Cream, The Paragon Theatre, The
Peanut Van, Mount Walsh & Utopia Falls.

Queensland
CHINCHILLA Travel
Located 300 kilometres to the north west of Chinchilla is located on the Warrego Highway,
Brisbane, this pretty town is at the centre of 300 kilometres north west of Brisbane. There are
the Western Downs region. Known as the bus services daily from Brisbane to Chinchilla.
‘Melon Capital of Australia’, Chinchilla produces
up to 25% of the nation’s watermelons.

Accommodation
56 Railway Street, Gatton There are a range of hotels, motels and motor
Gatton QLD 4343 inns, caravan parks and camping options
07 5468 0339 available.
[email protected]
www.best.com.au
Places to visit
CUNNAMULLA
Chinchilla Weir, The Big Melon, Chinchilla
Botanic Parklands, Chinchilla Historical Museum, Cunnamulla is a rural service centre in south
Boonarga Cactoblastis Hall. Nature lovers are in west Queensland’s outback and is centrally
for a treat with the variety of flora, fauna and situated on the crossroads of the Balonne
bird life, while the more active can enjoy Highway connecting St George and
activities such as fossicking for the world Thargomindah and the Matilda Highway
renowned ‘Chinchilla Red’ petrified wood, connecting Charleville and Bourke in NSW.
fishing or camping under a clear and moonlit
night sky. Harvest Trail Services provider
Tourist information
1800 062 332
Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre [email protected]
Warrego Highway www.harvesttrail.gov.au
Chinchilla QLD 4413
07 4660 7291 Places to visit
[email protected]
www.queensland.com/en-au/ In Cunnamulla, Eulo, Yowah and Wyandra you
information/chinchilla-visitor- will find farm stays, Charlotte Plains, Aldville
information-centre Station, artesian mud baths, the Warrego River,
boat cruises, view birds on Bowra Station,
Seasons fishing, yabbying, sand boarding, bare foot
bowls, opal mining, cemetery and historical
October–February: Watermelons tours and the Club Boutique Hotel.

Queensland
Tourist information Harvest Trail Services provider

Cunnamulla Fella Visitor Information Centre Quality Innovation Training and Education
Centenary Park, 2 Jane Street 39 Glynn Street
Cunnamulla QLD 4490 Dimbulah QLD 4872
07 4655 8470 1800 354 414
[email protected] [email protected]
www.paroo.qld.gov.au/visit-paroo/ www.qite.com
visitor-information-centre
Places to visit
Seasons
Wheelbarrow Way, Skybury Farmgate,
December–January: Grapes Mount Mulligan, Tyrconnell historic gold mine,
The Golden Drop Winery, De Brueys Boutique
Travel Wines, Mt Uncle Distillery, Emerald Creek Ice
Creamery, Jacques Coffee and Plantation.
Cunnamulla is easily accessible by sealed roads,
rail and air with regular services being offered
Tourist information
weekly. A bus service from Brisbane to
Cunnamulla is available 3 times per week. Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor
Information Centre
345 Byrnes Street
Mareeba QLD 4880
07 4092 5674
The caravan park offers a range of facilities from www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au
camping in tents to cabin accommodation.
Motels, hotels and B&B accommodation is also Seasons
centrally located. Out of town offers farm stays January–December: Citrus
with facilities from camping to homestead January–December: Bananas
accommodation. January–December: Paw Paws
March–April: Cotton
May–December: Tomatoes
June–March: Mangoes
October–March: Avocados
DIMBULAH/MUTCHILBA October–December: Lychees/Longans
Dimbulah is in Far North Queensland,
114 kilometres from Cairns. Dimbulah is an
Aboriginal word meaning ‘Long Waterhole’ and
is possibly attributed to the fact there is a river
nearby called the Walsh River. Dimbulah was
first settled when gold was discovered in the
area in 1876 and became the service centre
for miners.

Queensland

Dimbulah can be reached via the Kennedy Dirranbandi Rural Transaction Centre
Highway through Mareeba or on the 35–37 Railway Street
Savannahlander rail-train. There are bus services Dirranbandi QLD 4486
from Cairns to Mareeba along with a regular 07 4625 8411
service from Mareeba to Dimbulah. [email protected]
www.balonne.qld.gov.au
Seasons
Accommodation March–April: Cotton picking, cotton ginning
Dimbulah has a hotel with accommodation, Travel

a caravan/cabin park, farm stays and a range
of camping options. Take the Warrego Highway west from Brisbane
to Toowoomba, the Gore Highway to
Goondiwindi and then the Carnarvon Highway
further West to St George. Follow the
Castlereagh Highway south from St George,
DIRRANBANDI 95 kilometres to Dirranbandi. There is no public
transport to Dirranbandi.
Dirranbandi is a rural town located on the
banks of the Balonne River, on the border of
south west Queensland and New South Wales.
It is the gateway to the Culgoa Flood Plains
National Park, noted for its prolific bird life. Accommodation
Dirranbandi offers a a motel and motor inn,
Harvest Trail Services provider farm stays, and a number of caravan parks
BEST Harvest Trail Services and camping areas.
56 Railway Street, Gatton QLD 4343
07 5468 0339
[email protected]
www.best.com.au
EMERALD
Places to visit
The town of Emerald lies on the Nogoa River
Culgoa Floodplain National Park, Cubby Station west of Rockhampton. It is a rural service centre
Tours, Rail and River precinct, Russian bakery, for the Central Highlands and the gateway to
river walks. the Central Western district. The construction
of the Fairbairn Dam south of the town in the
1970s allowed cattle farmers in the area to
diversify into cotton and other horticulture
production.

Queensland
Harvest Trail Services provider Accommodation

Harvest Trail Information Service There are a range of hotels, motels, motor inns,
1800 062 332 caravan/cabin parks with camping facilities and
[email protected] backpacker hostels in town.
Places to visit
Emerald Historic Railway Station, Pioneer
Cottage, Fairbairn dam, Peak Range Lookout,
GATTON
Lake Maraboon, Emerald Botanic Gardens, Gatton is located west of Brisbane between
Japanese Garden, sunflower painting, Ipswich and Toowoomba. It is situated in the
fossilised wood, Sapphire Gemfields, heart of the rich and fertile Lockyer Valley.
Blackwater International Coal Centre, Self Drive The region was one of the first areas of
Tours, The Big Easel (Sunflower Painting), settlement in Queensland and has traditionally
Carvarvon Gorge. been a producer of fine cattle and a wide range
of vegetable crops.
Tourist information
Central Queensland Highlands Visitor
Information Centre BEST Harvest Trail Services
3 Clermont Street 56 Railway Street,
Emerald QLD 4720 Gatton QLD 4343
07 4982 4142 07 5468 0399
www.centralhighlands.com.au www.best.com.au

January–February: Grapes There’s plenty to do including great wining,
March–May: Cotton dining and retail therapy. Try skydiving, or horse
April–August: Citrus riding. There are plenty of attractions to visit in
May–September: Vine pruning the area including Laidley Pioneer Village,
Historic Pubs/Hotels dotted along the Cobb &
Travel Co Tourist Drive, Gatton University, Gatton
Equestrian Centre, and Glen Rock Regional
Emerald is located in the Central Highlands 263
Park—just to name a few.
kilometres west of Rockhampton following the
Capricorn Highway. Rockhampton is
640 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Bruce
Highway. Air, rail and bus services operate daily
from Brisbane.

Queensland
Tourist information GAYNDAH

Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre The rural township of Gayndah is situated
Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre 366 kilometres north west of Brisbane and
34 Lake Apex Drive 144 kilometres inland of Maryborough.
Gatton QLD 4343 Gayndah is a rural service centre on the Burnett
07 5466 3426 River and lies at the heart of Queensland’s citrus
[email protected] growing region.
www.luvyalockyer.com.au
Seasons
MADEC Australia
January–December: Vegetables 35 Electra Street
January–December: Tomatoes Bundaberg QLD 4670
December–September: Potatoes 07 4339 3100
[email protected]
Travel www.madec.edu.au
Gatton is 86 kilometres west of Brisbane on the
Warrego Highway and is 40 kilometres east of
Places to visit
the Darling Downs city of Toowoomba, also on Upside Down Bridge, Gayndah and District
the Warrego Highway. It is well serviced by the Historical Museum, The Big Orange, Archer
daily bus and rail service between Brisbane and lookout, McConnell lookout on Mount
Toowoomba and is also on the Airport Flyer bus Gayndah, Art Gallery and historic buildings of
route to Brisbane. interest in town.
Tourist information
Gayndah Museum and Information Centre
Accommodation 8 Simon Street
Gayndah QLD 4625
There are hotels, motels and caravan parks 07 4161 2226
located in town along with B&Bs and camping [email protected]
grounds. www.gayndahmuseum.com.au
Seasons
January–February: Grapes
May–September: Vine pruning
May–November: Blueberries
December–January: Citrus
December–April: Mangoes

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Gayndah is situated on the Burnett Highway, Gin Gin Information Centre
366 kilometres north west of Brisbane following Mulgrave Street Bruce Highway
the Bruce, Isis and Burnett Highways or Gin Gin QLD 4671
166 kilometres west of Bundaberg, following 1300 722 099
both the Isis and Burnett Highways. [email protected]
www.bundabergregion.org
Seasons
Accommodation January–December: Vegetables
There are a number of motels and motor inns, May–November: Blueberries
hotels, a caravan park and a backpacker hostel. November–January: Lychees/Longans
December–February: Mangoes
Travel
GIN GIN Gin Gin is approximately 45 minutes west of
Bundaberg. Buses travel to Gin Gin from
Gin Gin is 360 kilometres north of Brisbane Brisbane and Bundaberg departing daily.
and west of Bundaberg. It is halfway between
Brisbane and Rockhampton. It is known as
‘halfway to everywhere’ because of its central
location for travellers heading north, south
or west. Accommodation
There are hotels, motels and a caravan park in
Harvest Trail Services provider town. Camping sites are also available at the
MADEC Australia show grounds. Backpacker hostels are located
35 Electra Street in town and nearby Wallaville and Bundaberg.
Bundaberg QLD 4670
07 4339 3100
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
The Gin Gin museum consists of a delightful old
slab barn called ‘Euston Barn’ along with local
memorabilia. A 10 minute drive north of Gin Gin
is the Lake Monduran recreation area with a
walking trail and fantastic fishing. To the west of
Gin Gin on the road to Mount Perry is the
Boolboonda Tunnel – the longest unsupported
man made tunnel in Australia and Gin Gin
Regional Court House Gallery.

Queensland
GOONDIWINDI Accommodation
Situated in the fertile ‘Darling Downs’ region on There are a number of motels, motor inns,
the banks of the Macintyre River, Goondiwindi hotels, caravan parks and B&Bs in town.
sits at the junction of five major highways.
The town is on the border of Queensland and
New South Wales and is at the heart of one of
Australia’s largest cotton producing areas. It has
one of the world’s largest cotton gins. INNISFAIL
Innisfail is in north Queensland and located at
the junction of the North and South Johnstone
BEST Harvest Trail Services Rivers, just south of Cairns. Innisfail is one of the
56 Railway Street, Gatton wettest places in Australia. Today Innisfail is
Gatton QLD 4343 predominately a banana producing area but
07 5468 0339 also relies on fishing, aquaculture,
[email protected] manufacturing and tourism.
www.best.com.au
Places to visit
Quality Innovation Training and
Customs House and Museum, Gunsynd Employment
Museum, Botanical Gardens. 31 Rankin Street
Innisfail QLD 4860
Tourist information 1800 354 414
[email protected]
Goondiwindi Visitor Information Centre www.qite.com
45 Bowen Street
Goondiwindi QLD 4390
Places to visit
07 4671 7474
[email protected] Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and the
www.grc.qld.gov.au/visitor-services/ World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest the
visitor-information-centre natural beauty encompasses offshore islands,
golden sandy beaches, cool mountain streams,
Seasons waterfalls and mangrove everglades. The fauna
is wide and varied with crocodiles, cassowaries,
March–April: Cotton picking, cotton ginning butterflies, birdlife and tropical fish species.
Other notable attractions are Nerada tea
Travel plantation, Paronella Park, Sugar Museum and
Goondiwindi is 326 kilometres to the west of Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in
Brisbane on the Cunningham Highway and Queensland.
132 kilometres north of Moree on the Newell Industries include sugar cane, bananas, fishing,
Highway from New South Wales. aquaculture, tropical fruit agriculture,
manufacturing and tourism.

Queensland

Innisfail Visitor Information I-VAN BEST Harvest Trail Services
Anzac Memorial Park 56 Railway Street, Gatton
Corner Glady and Edith Streets Gatton QLD 4343
Innisfail QLD 4860 07 5468 0339
0428 228 962 [email protected]
[email protected] www.best.com.au
www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/
our-region/tourist-information Places to visit
Laidley is a hub of activity throughout the week
Seasons
with plenty of markets and stalls. Why not step
January–December: Bananas back in time and take a stroll through the Laidley
Pioneer Village, enjoy a ’real’ cup of coffee at Das
Travel Neumann Haus Museum and Coffee Shoppe,
relax at Narda Lagoon Parklands, have a drink at
Innisfail is accessible by road via the Bruce one of the historic pubs/hotels dotted along the
Highway, being 1631 kilometres north of Cobb & Co Tourist Drive, enjoy the picturesque
Brisbane and 83 kilometres south of Cairns. views from one of the many lookouts.
It is well connected by rail or bus using the
Queensland network.
Tourist Information
Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre,
Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre
34 Lake Apex Drive
Accommodation Gatton QLD 4343
There are hotels, motels, caravan parks and 07 5466 3426
backpacker hostels in and around town. [email protected]
www.luvyalockyer.com.au
Seasons
LAIDLEY December–September: Tomatoes
Includes:
Rosewood, Lowood, Lockyer Valley East.
Travel
Laidley is situated less than one hour’s drive
Laidley is situated less than an hour’s drive west
(85 kilometres) west from inner city Brisbane.
of inner city Brisbane in the Lockyer Valley. Laidley
As you travel along the Warrego Highway, turn
is one of the fastest growing rural shires in
left at the Plainlands intersection and follow the
Australia but its natural beauty and lifestyle has
road for 13 kilometres through to the township
been protected by careful planning controls.
of Laidley.
The 1880s saw the first settlers working the
logging camps and establishing the dairy
industry. In more recent times, farmers have
turned to vegetables and fruit.

Queensland
Accommodation Tourist Information

Laidley is well catered for with a variety of Nature’s Powerhouse Visitor
hotels, motels, farm stays, country retreats, Information Centre
a backpacker lodge and a caravan park and Botanical Gardens, Walker Street
camping grounds. Cooktown QLD 4895
07 4069 6004
[email protected]
www.cooktownandcapeyork.com/go/
lakelandandlaura
LAKELAND Seasons
The Lakeland township is located in Far North January–December: Bananas
Queensland, 81 kilometres south west of
Cooktown. Although small, it services a wide Travel
region and is a popular stopping place for
travellers and locals. Bananas are the major If travelling by car from Cairns, take the Kennedy
crop grown in the area. Highway 66 kilometres to Mareeba, then the
Mulligan Highway 187 kilometres north to
Harvest Trail Services provider Lakeland. If travelling from Cooktown, take the
Mulligan Highway 81 kilometres south.
Quality Innovation Training and The roads are sealed, but take care as a wide
Employment range of wildlife can be found on the roads.
Lakeland Roadhouse There are daily bus services to and from Cairns
26 Peninsula Development Road and Cooktown.
Lakeland QLD 4871
1800 354 414
[email protected]
www.qite.com
Accommodation
Places to visit
There are caravan parks and hotel in Lakeland
World famous rock art is located at the Quinkan and a large workers accommodation village
site, near Laura, 62 kilometres north west of located on Turalba Station, about 10 kilometres
Lakeland. Laura is also a base to visit the old south of Lakeland.
Laura Homestead and the Lakefield National
Park. The annual Laura races are held on the last
weekend in June.

Queensland
MAREEBA Travel
Includes: Mareeba is 63 kilometres west of Cairns. Regular
Kuranda. air, rail and bus services operate from Brisbane
to Cairns and there is a regular bus service from
The largest town on the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns to Mareeba.
Mareeba is less than one hour’s drive west of
Cairns. Mareeba is a gateway town for travellers
continuing north to Cooktown, Weipa and to
the tip of Cape York.
Accommodation
There is a hotel, motels and many caravan parks
Quality Innovation Training and in town, along with backpacker hostels, B&Bs,
Employment bush retreats, holiday parks and resorts.
126 Byrnes Street
Mareeba QLD 4880
1800 354 414 or 07 4092 9700
[email protected]
www.qite.com MUNDUBBERA
Places to visit Mundubbera is located on the banks of the
Burnett River, 2.5 hours drive south west of
Mareeba Heritage Museum, Jacques Coffee Bundaberg. Initially a cattle region, irrigation
and Plantation, Emerald Creek Ice Creamery, from the Burnett River now supports a large
Mareeba Tropical Savannah and wetlands fruit industry, including citrus, grapes, mangoes,
Reserve, The Golden Drop Winery, De Brueys avocados and berries.
Boutique Wines, Granite Gorge.
Tourist information
MADEC Australia
Mareeba Heritage Museum 35 Electra Street
Information Centre Bundaberg QLD 4670
345 Byrnes Street, Centenary Park 07 4339 3100
Mareeba QLD 4880 [email protected]
07 4092 5674 www.madec.edu.au
[email protected]
www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au Places to visit
Seasons The Big Mandarin, Mundubbera and District
Historical Museum, Golden Mile Orchard and
January–December: Paw paws Auburn River National Park.
January–December: Bananas
May–December: Tomatoes
June–March: Mangoes
October–March: Avocados

Queensland
Tourist information STANTHORPE

Mundubbera Heritage and Information Stanthorpe is 220 kilometres south west of
Centre Brisbane on the Queensland and New South
Bicentennial Park, Mundubbera Durong Road Wales border. Stanthorpe is part of the Granite
Mundubbera QLD 4626 Belt, so named for the remarkable landscape
07 4165 5700 of protruding granite. The area boasts four
[email protected] spectacular national parks and numerous
www.northburnett.qld.gov.au wineries. Stanthorpe is the coldest place in
Queensland and supports a diverse range of
Seasons fruit and vegetable production.
January–February: Grapes
April–August: Citrus picking
May–September: Grapes BEST Harvest Trail Services
May–November: Blueberries 19 Victoria Street
December–January: Citrus maintenance Stanthorpe QLD 4380
December–April: Mangoes 07 5468 0339
[email protected]
Travel www.best.com.au
Mundubbera is 390 kilometres north west of
Brisbane via the Bruce and Burnett Highways. It is
Places to visit
249 kilometres to the north west and inland from National Parks including Girraween, Sundown,
Maryborough. There is a bus from Bundaberg – Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo. More than
Mundubbera that runs twice a week. 50 wineries, an art gallery and the Stanthorpe
museum.
Tourist information
Accommodation Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre
28 Leslie Parade
There is a hotel, a number of motels and caravan Stanthorpe QLD 4380
parks located in town. 1800 762 665
[email protected]
www.southerndownsandgranitebelt.
com.au
Seasons
January–December: Apples/Pears
January–December: Stone fruit
September–April: Tomatoes
November–April: Strawberries

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Several interstate coaches pass through Balonne river walk, Buckinbah Weir, Heritage
Stanthorpe along with a daily coach service Trail, Cotton tour, Unique Egg (carved Emu Egg),
from Brisbane. Riversands Winery, BJ Beardmore Dam, Alton
Nature Park, Thruston Nature Park, Sandytown
There is no public transport in the area so your
River Cruise.
own transport is valuable. Some accommodation
places do provide transport for a fee to farms out
Tourist information
of town.
Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre
114 St Georges Terrace
St George QLD 4487
07 4620 8877
Stanthorpe is home to a number of hotels, www.stgeorgeregion.com.au/visitor-info/
motels and motor inns. There are also five
caravan parks and two backpacker hostels. Seasons
In addition, there are also cottages, cabins March–May: Cotton
and guesthouses. May–September: Grapes
Travel
By road, 479 kilometres through Goondiwindi
ST GEORGE via the Cunningham and Carnarvon Highways
from Brisbane, or 503 kilometres through Dalby
Includes: and Toowoomba. There is a bus from Moree,
Nindigully. 370 kilometres to the south.
St George is a rural town on the Balonne River in
the mid-west of Queensland. It is located five
hours west of Brisbane. St George is the service
centre for the surrounding district which
Accommodation
produces cotton, grapes, wheat, sheep and
cattle. There are a number of hotels, motels,
a backpacker hostel and caravan parks available
Harvest Trail Services provider in town.

56 Railway Street,
Gatton QLD 4343
07 5468 0339
[email protected]
www.best.com.au

Queensland
SUNSHINE COAST Seasons

Includes: January–December: Pineapples
Nambour, Mooloolah, Bli Bli, Mountain Creek, March–September: Ginger
Kiels Mountain, Beerwah, Eumundi, Glenview, March–April: Custard Apples
Yandina, Glass House Mountains. March–November: Strawberries
December–February: Lychees
The Coast begins at Caloundra, just an hour’s December–September: Tomatoes
drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola,
the gateway to Fraser Island.
Travel
There are more than 100 kilometres of beach
The Sunshine Coast is just one hour’s drive
stretching through the coastal towns of
north of Brisbane and is serviced by the
Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore,
Sunshine Coast Airport. Transport between the
Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach.
Brisbane Airport and the Sunshine Coast can be
Harvest Trail Services provider via Airtrain to Nambour or the Beerwah train
station. There are regular bus services from the
MADEC Australia airport to Brisbane.
2/77 King Street
Caboolture QLD 4510
07 5294 7000
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au Accommodation
There are a large number of caravan parks and
Places to visit backpacker hostels as well as many motels,
The Big Pineapple, SuperBee, Yandina’s Ginger hotels and holiday apartments/resorts.
Factory, Australia Zoo, Aussie World, Maleny
Botanic Gardens and Bird World, Wildlife HQ,
Big Kart track, Queensland Air Museum, Sea Life.
Tourist information TOWNSVILLE

Sunshine Coast Airport Visitor Townville is a coastal city located on the
Information Centre north-eastern coast of Australia about half way
Friendship Drive between Brisbane and Cape York. Townsville is
Mudjimba QLD 4564 known for its two world heritage listed areas,
07 5458 8800 the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics
[email protected] Rainforest area. Magnetic Island lies just eight
www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Travel- kilometres offshore which has coral reefs and a
guides/Visitor-Information/Visitor- national park to explore.
Information-Centres

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Harvest Trail Service Provider Accommodation

Quality Innovation Training and There are a range of options in and around
Employment Townsville including a number of backpacker
77 Denham Street hostels, hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks
Townsville QLD 4810 and camping grounds.
1800 354 414
[email protected]
www.qite.com
Places to visit TULLY

Conquer Castle Hill at 286m, the urban street art Tully, located 140 kilometres south of Cairns in
trail, Strand foreshore, Museum of Underwater Far North Queensland. It is known for being one
Art, rainforest in Paluma of the wettest places in Australia. There are
many beautiful beach towns close by including
Tourist Information Mission Beach and Bingal Bay.
Townsville Visitor Information Centre – City
340 Flinders Street
Townsville, Queensland, 4810 Quality Innovation Training and
07 4721 3660 Employment
[email protected] 31 Rankin Street
https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland. Innisfail QLD 4860
com.au/ 1800 354 414
[email protected]
Seasons www.qite.com
January–December: Pineapples
Places to visit
October–January: Mangoes Golden Gumboot, Tully Gorge (white water
rafting), bush walking, world heritage
Travel rainforests, Alligators Nest, climb Mount Tyson,
Tully heritage walks.
Townsville is 1,349km north of Brisbane or if
travelling from Cairns it is 347km south via the
Bruce Highway. There are daily flights to
Tourist information
Townsville from most airports around the Tully Visitor and Heritage Centre
country. A regular train service is also available 59389 Bruce Highway
from Brisbane and Cairns. Tully QLD 4854
07 4068 2288
[email protected]
www.tropicalcoasttourism.com.au/
around-tully

Queensland

January–December: Bananas Wreck Point Lookout, Coo-ee Beach, Cooberrie
Park wildlife reserve, day trip to Great Keppel
Travel Island, Byfield National Park, The Centenary of
Anzac Memorial Walk, Keppel Kraken, Bluff Point
Tully is accessible by road via the Bruce Walking Track, Yeppoon Lagoon, Mount Baga
Highway, being 1557 kilometres north of national Park, Shell World Yeppoon,
Brisbane and 180 kilometres south of Cairns. The Singing Ship.
It is well connected by rail or bus using the
Queensland network.
Tourist information
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre
Ross Creek roundabout
Scenic Highway
Accommodation Yeppoon, QLD 4703
There are a number of hotels, motels, caravan 1800 675 785
parks, B&Bs and backpacker hostels in town. [email protected]
www.visitcapricorn.com.au
Seasons
January–February: Mangoes
YEPPOON November–January: Lychees
November–February: Pineapples
Yeppoon is a popular resort town, about 40
kilometres north east of Rockhampton. With its
attractive beaches and its proximity to popular
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Great Keppel Island, this region is an excellent There are train services which operate between
spot to relax and discover some of Australia’s Rockhampton, Brisbane and Cairns and a daily
unique flora and fauna. coach service operates between Rockhampton
and Yeppoon. If you have your own transport you
Harvest Trail Services provider can follow the Bruce Highway to Rockhampton
and then go north east to Yeppoon.
Quality Innovation Training
& Employment (QITE)
Shop 1, 43 Williams Street
Bowen QLD 4805
1800 354 414 Accommodation
[email protected]
www.qite.com There are a number of hotels and motels in
and around Yeppoon along with caravan parks,
beach stays, cabins and B&Bs.

South Australia
Irrigation farming and dryland cropping particularly in the east of the state and
dryland stock production in the state’s north are the production features of South
Australia. The Murray River provides wealth through irrigation of citrus, grapes and
stone fruit in the east as it enters the state and sweeps southwards to the sea.
Australia’s premier wine regions of the Barossa and Clare Valleys are mid-state to
the north of Adelaide with the Southern Vales area south of the city and close to
the coast.
Market gardens are located on the northern plains with the state’s grain production
based to the north and west. Adelaide, the state capital, is situated on the Torrens
River and nestles between the Mount Lofty Ranges and Holdfast Bay.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Clare Cadell Waikerie

Berri
Renmark
Barmera Paringa
Nuriootpa
Loxton
Tanunda Angaston
Lyndoch
Mt Barker
ADELAIDE Langhorne
McLaren Vale Creek
Kangaroo
Island
SA Coonawarra
Penola

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Adelaide Hills
Apples/Pears
Cherries
Grapes
Strawberries
Angaston
Grapes
Barmera
Cherries
Citrus
Grapes
Berri
Citrus
Grapes
Stone fruit
Cadell
Citrus
Grapes
Clare
Grapes

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Coonawarra
Potatoes
Vegetables
Grapes
Langhorne Creek
Grapes
Loxton
Apples
Grapes
Stone fruit
Citrus
Almonds
Potatoes
Lyndoch
Grapes
McLaren Vale
Grapes
Nuriootpa
Grapes
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Paringa
Citrus
Grapes
Almonds
Penola
Potatoes
Vegetables
Grapes
Renmark
Citrus
Cherries
Grapes
Almonds
Stone fruit
Tanunda
Grapes
Waikerie
Potatoes
Citrus
Grapes
Almonds

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ABOUT THE SOUTH

AUSTRALIA GRAIN
HARVEST
Grain crops grown in South Australia (SA) consist Typically, the harvest commences on the Eyre
mainly of wheat, barley, canola, oats and pulses. Peninsula in October, and moves east and then
These are winter crops, sown during autumn and south over a period of up to 4 months. The
winter and harvested in spring and summer. harvest will generally be completed in any one
There are no summer grain crops grown in SA location over 6–8 weeks. The South East is last to
(ie. sorghum and maize). harvest and is usually completed by mid-January.
There are 6 main growing regions restricted to Grain harvest work is available on farms and at
the southern third of the state that extend west grain receival points across the state.
to within a few hundred kilometres of the
Western Australian border including Eyre
Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Northern Area,
Murray Mallee, Port Adelaide and South East SA.
EYRE PENINSULA GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Ceduna (Thevenard), Cummins, Kimba, Lock, Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
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South Australia
YORKE PENINSULA GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Ardrossan, Kadina and Port Giles
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
NORTHERN AREA GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Bowmans, Crystal Brook, Gladstone and Port Pirie
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
MURRAY MALLEE GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Karoonda, Lameroo, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Tailem Bend and Waikerie
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
Low requirement for labour – little Medium requirement for labour – some

South Australia
PORT ADELAIDE GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Port Adelaide
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
SOUTH EAST GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Bordertown, Keith and Naracoorte
Wheat
Barley
Canola
Oats
Pulses
M

South Australia
ADELAIDE HILLS Travel

Includes: The Adelaide Hills are within one hour of the
Lobethal, Lenswood, Mount Barker and Woodside. Adelaide CBD via the 6-lane South Eastern
Freeway, which links Adelaide to Melbourne,
The Adelaide Hills are located just 20 minutes or by multiple roads from the eastern and
from the heart of Adelaide. The Hills are south-eastern metropolitan area. Buses travel
comprised of a number of sub regions or areas daily from Adelaide city to major Hills
including Mount Lofty, Norton Summit, the townships. There are many daily domestic and
Torrens Valley, the Onkaparinga Valley, Hahndorf international flights into Adelaide Airport.
and Mount Barker.

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45 Murray Street
Accommodation
Nuriootpa SA 5355 The Adelaide Hills area has a range of
08 8565 8708 accommodation options including hotels,
[email protected] motels, cottages, holiday homes, eco retreats,
www.madec.edu.au B&Bs, caravan parks and camping grounds.
Backpacker hostels operate nearby in Adelaide.
Places to visit
Hahndorf historic German village, Mount Lofty
scenic lookout, Mount Lofty Botanic garden,
The Big Rocking Horse & Toy Factory, Cleland
Wildlife Park, National Motor Museum, Hahndorf ANGASTON
Creek Wellness Centre, Hahndorf Soap Factory, Angaston is a charming tree-lined historic town
Laratinga Wetlands, Longview Day Spa, Melba’s in the heart of the Barossa Valley, north east of
Chocolate & Confectionery Factory, wineries, Adelaide. It was named after one of its early
The Organic Market & cafe. settlers, George Fife Angas and is a popular
day-tripper destination for people exploring
Tourist information the winery cellar doors of the Barossa Valley.
Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre
68 Main Street Harvest Trail Services provider
Hahndorf SA 5245 MADEC Australia
08 8393 7600 45 Murray Street
[email protected] Nuriootpa SA 5355
www.adelaidehillsvic.com.au 08 8565 8708
[email protected]
Seasons www.madec.edu.au
February–April: Grape picking
March–May: Apples, Pears
November–January: Cherries
November–April: Strawberries

South Australia
Places to visit BARMERA

Barossa Farmers Market, Casa Corboni Cooking Includes:
School, Gully Gardens, Thorn-Clark Wines, Cobdogla, Overland Corner, Kingston-On-Murray,
Barossa Adventure Station, Yalumba Family Moorook and Loveday.
Winemakers, Angaston Blacksmith Shop &
Museum, Barossa Sculpture Park, Mengler’s Hill Barmera is located on the shores of Lake
Lookout. Bonney in the Riverland of South Australia. This
historic town relies on grapes, citrus, stone fruit
and tourism which is attracted by both the River
Tourist information
Murray and Lake Bonney. There are large areas
Barossa Visitor Information Centre of corporate plantings of wine grapes in the
66–68 Murray Street surrounding area.
Tanunda SA 5352
08 8563 8334 or 1300 852 982 Harvest Trail Services provider
[email protected]
www.barossa.com MADEC Australia
8 Ral Ral Avenue
Renmark SA 5341
Seasons
08 8586 1900
February–April: Grape picking [email protected]
June–August: Vine pruning www.madec.edu.au

From Adelaide take the Main North Road (A20) Lake Bonney, Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam
to Sturt Highway and enter via Gawler and the Museum, Rocky’s Country Music Hall of Fame,
Barossa Valley Way, turn east in Nuriootpa. The Historic Overland Corner Hotel, Banrock
Station Wine and Wetlands Centre, Loveday 4X4
There are daily scheduled services of train from
Adventure Park, Napper’s Bridge and Ruins,
Adelaide to Gawler then bus to the Barossa.
Barmera Heritage Walk, Kristalana Wines.
From Sydney and Mildura take the Sturt
Highway from Renmark and enter via Truro and
Nuriootpa. From Melbourne, turn off at Murray
Tourist information
Bridge and travel to Palmer and Tungkillo then Barmera Visitor Information Centre
turn right at Mount Pleasant. Barwell Avenue
Barmera SA 5354
08 8588 2289
[email protected]
www.barmeratourism.com.au
Accommodation
There are hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks, Seasons
camping grounds, guesthouses, B&Bs and farm January–April: Grape picking
stays throughout the Barossa Valley. May–November: Citrus
October–November: Cherries

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Barmera is 220 kilometres north east of Adelaide Loch Luna Cruises, Berri Estates Winery, Jimmy
following the Sturt Highway. It is 45 kilometres James Sculpture, Berri Lookout Tower, Bella
east of Waikerie, 14 kilometres west of Berri and Lavender Estate, Berri Historic Riverfront Walk,
29 kilometres south west of Renmark. A regular Murray River National Park, Berri Farmers Market.
bus service operates from Adelaide to the
Riverland daily. There is no public transport in Tourist information
the Riverland.
Berri Visitor Information Centre
Riverview Drive
Berri SA 5343
08 8582 5511
www.barmeratourism.com.au
Barmera has a hotel, motels, caravan and cabin
parks in town and around the lake as well as a Seasons
backpacker hostel at nearby Kingston-On-Murray.
There is very little camping facilities or hut January–April: Grape picking
accommodation on farms. May–November: Citrus
October–February: Stone fruit
Travel
BERRI Berri is 236 kilometres north east of Adelaide on
Includes: the Sturt Highway. It is in the centre of the
Glossop, Lyrup and Monash. Riverland region, 21 kilometres from Renmark,
15 kilometres from Barmera and 24 kilometres
Berri is located on the banks of the Murray River, from Loxton. A regular bus service operates
one of the 5 major towns in the rich Riverland from Adelaide to Berri daily.
district of South Australia. It is known as a large
area for the production of wine grapes and citrus,
the area having well known wineries and is the
original home of Berri fruit juices. Berri is also
known for its dried stone fruit and some dried Accommodation
vine fruits. The Katarapko Game Reserve and
Berri offers hotels, motels, caravan and cabin
Conservation Park can be accessed from here.
parks and a backpacker hostel.
MADEC Australia
8 Ral Ral Avenue
Renmark SA 5341
08 8586 1900
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

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CADELL Travel
Includes: Cadell is located 30 kilometres north west of
Morgan. Waikerie above the Sturt Highway (which runs
between Adelaide and Sydney).
Cadell is a small town 196 kilometres north east
of Adelaide. Located near where the Murray Coaches to and from Adelaide stop daily at
River changes its westerly flow and turns south Waikerie, but there is no public transport within
to the sea, Cadell is a small settlement the Riverland areas, including to Cadell. In order
producing citrus, grapes and stone fruit. to reach the orchards it is advisable to have your
own transport.
MADEC Australia
8 Ral Ral Avenue
Renmark SA 5341 Accommodation
08 8586 1900
[email protected] Accommodation options in Cadell are limited to
www.madec.edu.au a camping ground, however there is a range of
other options in nearby Morgan including a
Places to visit hotel, motel, caravan park, cottages and river
shack rentals.
Morgan Museum, Morgan Conservation Park,
Graeme Claxton Reserve, Scenic Riverfront Walk
and Canoe Tree, Cadell Packing Shed, The Old
Pumping Station Chimney, Captain Cadell
Monument, Old Irrigation Office, Cadell CLARE
Institute, Cadell War Memorial, Morgan’s Historic
Wharf, Morgan River and Rail Museum, Cadell Includes:
Wetlands, Cadell Heritage Centre. Sevenhill, Spring Gully, Penwortham and
Auburn.
Tourist information Clare is located north of Adelaide and is the
Morgan Visitor Information Centre major township in the Clare Valley with more
Riverfront Precinct than 30 wineries dotted throughout the area.
Morgan SA 5320 Clare is surrounded by vineyards (mainly to the
08 8540 2643 or 0447495138 south), cereal cropping and sheep farming.
[email protected]
www.visitmorgan.com.au/morgan-visitor- Harvest Trail Services provider
information-centre MADEC Australia
45 Murray Street
Seasons Nuriootpa SA 5355
January–April: Grape picking 08 8565 8708
May–November: Citrus [email protected]
June–August: Vine Pruning www.madec.edu.au

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Places to visit COONAWARRA

Martindale Hall, The Riesling Trail, Gleeson Coonawarra is one of Australia’s (and South
Wetlands, Clare Valley Scenic Drive, Midnight Oil Australia’s) most significant and internationally
House, Mintaro Maze, Magpie and Stump Hotel, acclaimed grape growing and wine producing
Unicorn Brewery, Dugouts of Burra Creek, areas. Along the road from Coonawarra to
Morphett’s Enginehouse, Bungaree Station, Penola there are a total of 30 wineries. The area
Mintaro Heritage Walk, wineries. has been producing fine wines for well over a
century. It has a deserved reputation for
Tourist information genuinely high class red wines, particularly
cabernet sauvignon.
Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
8 Spring Gully Road
Clare SA 5453
08 8842 2131 MADEC Australia
[email protected] 8 Ral Ral Avenue
www.clarevalley.com.au Renmark SA 5341
08 8586 1900
Seasons [email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Travel Naracoorte Caves, Wineries, Blue Lake,
Coonawarra Railway Siding, Hells Hole Sinkhole,
From central Adelaide travel directly north for
Umpherston Sinkhole, Mary McKillop Penola
88 kilometres on the Main North Road to the
Centre, Father Woods Park.
town of Clare. There are bus services that travel
to and from Adelaide daily but there is no public
transport around the Clare area.
Tourist information
Penola Office and Visitor Information Centre
27 Arthur Street
Penola SA 5277
08 8737 2855
There are hotels, motels, resorts, caravan and www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/our-council/
cabin parks, self-contained cottages and farm about/contacts
stays throughout the Clare Valley.
Seasons
January–May: Potatoes
March–May: Grape picking
July–May: Vegetables

South Australia

A 4 hour drive from Adelaide or 5 hours from Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre
Melbourne. Use Highway One or allow an extra Railway Station, 20 South Terrace
2 hours from Melbourne via the spectacular Strathalbyn SA 5255
Great Ocean Road. Public transport is available 1300 007 842
with a bus service from Melbourne to Mount [email protected]
Gambier with daily connections through to the www.visitalexandrina.com/strathalbyn-
Coonawarra and links with Adelaide. visitor-centre
Seasons
Accommodation June–August: Vine pruning
Accommodation available in Coonawarra or Travel

nearby Penola consists of backpacker hostels,
motels, hotels, apartments, cottages and cabins. Langhorne Creek is 66 kilometres south east of
Other options are available at nearby Adelaide. Follow the South Eastern Freeway
Naracoorte, Mount Gambier and Kalangadoo. from the city and take either the Mount Barker
exit for the scenic route, or continue to the
Strathalbyn exit.
From Strathalbyn, Langhorne Creek is only
15 kilometres down the road. There is no
LANGHORNE CREEK public transport to Langhorne Creek.
Langhorne Creek is south east of Adelaide on
the Bremer River near Lake Alexandrina and the
mouth of the Murray River.
Accommodation
There are B&Bs in Langhorne Creek and nearby
MADEC Australia
Strathalbyn where there is also a hotel, motel
45 Murray Street
and caravan park with camping facilities.
Nuriootpa SA 5355
08 8565 8708
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Lake Alexandrina, Langhorne Creek Wineries,
Nurragi Conservation Reserve, Adelaide Hills
Sculpture Trail, Soldiers Memorial Gardens,
Kenny Blake Memorial statue.

South Australia
LOXTON Travel
Loxton, situated on the southern bank of the Loxton is 255 kilometres east of Adelaide
Murray River boasts first class accommodation, following the Sturt Highway to Kingston then
unique attractions, a nationally recognised golf turn south. Alternatively you may choose to
course, thriving retail and business centre, travel via the Barossa Valley through Angaston to
numerous festivals and events, beautifully Swan Reach and onto Loxton. Another option is
maintained gardens, and a variety of nature- to take the South Eastern Freeway to Tailem
based activities such as swimming, boating, Bend through Karoonda and then on to Loxton.
canoeing, fishing and bushwalking.
Daily bus services operate from Adelaide to the
Riverland through Berri and Renmark.
Harvest Trail Services provider Connecting bus services operate to Loxton daily.
MADEC Australia
8 Ral Ral Avenue
Renmark SA 5341
08 8586 1900
www.madec.edu.au A hotel/motel, backpacker hostel, caravan and
cabin park, with camping facilities and B&B
Places to visit guesthouses are located in town. There is very
Lock 4, Tree of Knowledge, Charles Sturt little on farm accommodation.
Memorial and Lookout, Loxton’s Pepper Tree,
Loxton Historical Village, Banrock Station Wine
and Wetland Centre, Avro Anson Crash
Memorial, Tree sculptures, Loxton Memorial
Gardens. LYNDOCH
Lyndoch is one of the oldest towns in South
Tourist information Australia dating back to 1839. The town is
Loxton Library and Visitor Centre positioned at the Southern end of the Barossa
25A East Terrace Valley, 55 kilometres north east of Adelaide.
Loxton SA 5333 Today it is a vibrant town supported by a
08 8584 8071 number of small family-owned vineyards and
[email protected] wine industry giants such as Orlando and
www.visitloxton.com.au Henschke. It is an area rich in history as well as
award-winning rieslings, chardonnays, semillons,
Seasons shiraz, cabernets and fine ports and sherries.
January–March: Apples Harvest Trail Services provider

March–October: Almonds MADEC Australia
May–November: Citrus 45 Murray Street
June–August: Vine pruning Nuriootpa SA 5355
October–February: Stone fruit 08 8565 8708
December–August: Potatoes [email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

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Places to visit MCLAREN VALE

Lyndoch Lavender Farm, Lyndoch Bakery and Includes:
Restaurant, Barossa Helicopters, Yaldara Estate, McLaren Flat and Willunga.
Lyndoch Heritage Walk, Spinifex Art and Crafts,
wineries. Known as the Southern Vales, a large area is
planted to vineyards with more than 30
wineries, including Hardy’s and Seaview, which
Tourist information
have been established for more than 150 years.
Barossa Visitor Information Centre The area was the second wine region
66–68 Murray Street established in South Australia and it is also a
Tanunda SA 5352 wonderful historic tourist and craft area.
08 8563 8334 or 1300 852 982
[email protected] Harvest Trail Services provider
www.barossa.com
MADEC Australia
45 Murray Street
Seasons
Nuriootpa SA 5355
February–April: Grape picking 08 8565 8708
June–August: Vine pruning [email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Travel
Places to visit
From Adelaide take the Main North Road to
Gawler and the Barossa Valley Way. There are Hardy’s Tintara Winery, Shiraz Trail, Willunga Hill
daily scheduled train services from Adelaide to Lookpout, Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, Willunga
Gawler then bus to the Barossa. From Sydney Farmers Market, SloWhey School of Cheese,
and Mildura take the Sturt Highway from skydiving, rock climbing and abseiling,
Renmark and enter via Truro and Nuriootpa. Onkaparinga River National Park, district wineries.
From Melbourne via Eden Valley, turn off at
Murray Bridge and travel to Palmer and Tourist information
Tungkillo and enter at Mount Pleasant.
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor
Information Centre
Main Road
McLaren Vale SA 5171
Accommodation 08 8323 9944
[email protected]
Accommodation in Lyndoch ranges from www.mclarenvaleandflurieucoast.com.au
motels and motor inns, B&Bs, guesthouses,
units, cottages and houses. Seasons

South Australia

McLaren Vale is 39 kilometres south of Adelaide Barossa Visitor Information Centre
via the Main South Road. Bus services operate 66–68 Murray Street
daily from Adelaide. Air, rail and bus services Tanunda SA 5352
travel daily to Adelaide from all other capitals. 08 8563 8334 or 1300 852 982
[email protected]
www.barossa.com
Seasons
Accommodation
There are hotels, motels, cottages and cabins, June–August: Vine pruning
B&Bs and a caravan park located in town.
Travel
From Adelaide take the Main North Road to the
Sturt Highway and enter via Gawler and the
NURIOOTPA Barossa Valley Way. There are daily scheduled
services of train from Adelaide to Gawler then
Located 76 kilometres north east of Adelaide, bus to the Barossa. From Sydney take the Sturt
Nuriootpa is one of the larger towns in the Highway from Renmark and enter via Truro.
Barossa Valley, Australia’s premier wine region.
The area is home to over 150 wineries with From Melbourne via Eden Valley, turn off at
cellar door sales as well as arts, crafts, antiques Murray Bridge and travel to Palmer and
and smallgoods, reflecting the strong tourist Tungkillo and enter at Mount Pleasant.
industry. The town boasts beautiful public parks,
gardens and shaded picnic spots.

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There are hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks,
45 Murray Street
camping grounds, guesthouses, B&Bs and farm
Nuriootpa SA 5355
stays throughout the Barossa Valley.
08 8565 8708
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
PARINGA
Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Kaesler Wines,
Includes:
Penfolds Barossa Valley Cellar Door, Wolf Blass
Murtho and Lindsay Point.
Wines, Barossa Farmers Market, Chocolate and
Wine matching – Elderton Wines, Barossa Paringa is 5 kilometres east of Renmark on the
Balloon Adventures. Murray River. It is a significant horticultural
settlement producing grapes, citrus and
almonds.

South Australia

MADEC Australia There is a hotel/motel, caravan park, cottages
8 Ral Ral Avenue and cabins as well as many houseboats in the
Renmark SA 5341 town or in nearby Renmark.
08 8586 1900
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit PENOLA

Paringa Community Museum, Paringa lifting Penola is located 50 kilometres north of Mount
span bridge, Lock 5, Bert Dix Memorial Park, Gambier, approximately 4 hours from Adelaide
The Black Stump, Paddle Steamer industry, and 5 hours from Melbourne. It is the oldest
Paringa Silo Art, 23rd Street Distillery. town in the region and to the north lies the
famous Coonawarra terra rossa soils which have
Tourist information produced excellent red wines for the past
century.
Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre
84 Murray Ave
Renmark SA 5341
1300 661 704 MADEC Australia
[email protected] 8 Ral Ral Avenue
www.discoverrenmark.com.au Renmark SA 5341
08 8586 1900
www.madec.edu.au
January–March: Grape picking
March–June: Almonds
May–November: Citrus
Places to visit
June–August: Vine pruning Penola Conservation Park, Nangwarry Forestry
and Logging Museum, St Marys Wines, Jill’s
Travel Vintage, Petticoat Lane, Yallum Park Homestead,
the John Riddoch Centre.
Paringa is 250 kilometres from Adelaide on the
Sturt Highway which runs between Adelaide
and Sydney. Renmark is 5 kilometres from
Tourist information
Paringa and is the main stop for coaches. Penola Office and Visitor Information Centre
Coaches connecting to Melbourne can be 27 Arthur Street
accessed from Mildura. Penola SA 5277
08 8737 2855
[email protected]
www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/our-council/
about/contacts

South Australia

January–May: Potatoes Olivewood Historic Homestead Museum,
March–May: Grape picking Chaffey Theatre, Ruston’s Rose Garden, Renmark
June–August: Vine pruning Rotary Lookout Tower, Headings Cliff Lookout,
July–May: Vegetables Taylor Riverfront Precinct, Argo Barge, Possum
Parade, Bookmark Creek Canoe Trail, Renmark
Travel River Cruises.
Allow 4 hours drive from Adelaide or 5 hours

Tourist information
from Melbourne. Use Highway One or allow an
extra 2 hours from Melbourne via the spectacular Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre
Great Ocean Road. Public transport is available 84 Murray Ave
with a bus service from Melbourne to Mount Renmark SA 5341
Gambier with daily connections through Penola 1300 661 704
and links to Adelaide. [email protected]
www.discoverrenmark.com.au
Seasons
Accommodation January–April: Grape picking
March–November: Almonds
Accommodation available in Penola consists of May–November: Citrus
backpacker hostels, motels, hotels, apartments, June–August: Vine pruning
cottages and the Penola Caravan Park. October–March: Stone fruit
October–November: Cherries
Travel
RENMARK Renmark is located on the Sturt Highway
which runs between Adelaide and Sydney.
Renmark is the largest town and business centre Renmark is the main stop for coaches and
in South Australia’s Riverland. Famous for its buses run between Renmark and Adelaide
scenic riverbank location, Renmark is a major and Renmark and Mildura. Mildura coaches
tourist attraction town. can connect to Melbourne.

MADEC Australia
8 Ral Ral Avenue Accommodation
Renmark SA 5341
08 8586 1900 Renmark has hotels, motels, farm stays,
[email protected] backpacker hostels, B&Bs, caravan parks
www.madec.edu.au and home stays.

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TANUNDA Travel
Includes: Tanunda is 80 kilometres north of Adelaide.
Rowland Flat, Greenock and Keyneton. From Adelaide take the Main North Road to
Gawler, then on to the Barossa Valley Way.
Tanunda is located in the heart of the famous There are daily bus services from Adelaide.
Barossa Valley, Australia’s premier wine region.
The area has Australia’s largest concentration of
wineries and vineyards. The wine industry is
dominant in the Barossa and the region has
made a name for itself around the world for the Accommodation
bold table wines which are made in the region.
A fine range of arts, crafts, antiques and There are hotels, motels, resorts, caravan and
smallgoods are supported by the strong tourist cabin parks, guesthouses, B&Bs, farm and eco
industry in the area. stays in town and throughout the Barossa Valley.

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45 Murray Street WAIKERIE
Nuriootpa SA 5355
08 8565 8708 Includes:
[email protected] Ramco, Golden Heights, Sunlands and Qualco.
www.madec.edu.au Waikerie is 177 kilometres north east of Adelaide
and is one of the 5 major towns of the Riverland.
Places to visit The town features steep river banks and there are
Chateau Tanunda Winery, Barossa Regional many scenic river lookouts. The river also
Gallery, Barossa Bowland, Kaiserstuhl provides tourism for the area, with many water
Conservation Park, Barossa Valley Chocolate activities along with its world class gliding venue.
Company, Heinmann Park, Greenock Aviation
Museum, wineries. Harvest Trail Services provider
MADEC Australia
Tourist information 8 Ral Ral Avenue
Barossa Visitor Information Centre Renmark SA 5341
66–68 Murray Street 08 8586 1900
Tanunda SA 5352 [email protected]
1300 852 982 or 08 8563 8334 www.madec.edu.au
[email protected]
www.barossa.com
Seasons

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Places to visit Travel

Rivergum Cruises, Benson Park, Cobweb Art and Waikerie is 177 kilometres north east of Adelaide
Crafts, Gluepot Reserve, Hart Lagoon Walking following the Sturt Highway. There is a bus
Trail and Bird Hide, Holder Lookout, Lock 2, service from Adelaide on the Sydney to Adelaide
Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park, Nippy’s, bus route. There is no public transport around
Rain Moth Gallery, Waikerie Silo Art, Waikerie the Waikerie area.
Gliding Club, Waikerie Fauna park, Waikerie
Heritage Walk, Waikerie Clifftop Walk.
Tourist information
Accommodation
Waikerie Library and Visitor Centre
Strangman Road Accommodation in Waikerie consists of hotels,
Waikerie SA 5330 motels, retreats, cottages, houseboats, B&Bs and
08 8541 0720 caravan and cabin parks.
[email protected]
www.waikerie.com
Seasons
January–April: Grape picking
March–May: Almonds
May–November: Citrus
December–August: Potatoes

Tasmania
Horticulture is a vibrant and flourishing industry in Tasmania and involves the
production of cherries, hops, vegetables, grapes, apples, berries, potatoes and stone
fruit. The fertile Valleys of the Coal River, Huon Valley and Derwent Valley in the south;
Meander Valley, Tamar Valley and Dorset Region in the north; and Mersey Valley, Leven
Valley and Circular Head district in the north west are responsible for much of the
state’s developed horticulture. Cultural changes have seen the production of wine and
other fruit crops as well as herbs in recent times.
The Tasmanian wine industry is well regarded for the subtlety of its many cool climate
varieties. Forestry has been significant historically and the husbandry of high quality
sheep and cattle is also important to the economy of the state.
Hobart, the state capital, is located in the south and is situated on the banks of the
Derwent River, where every year comes to a close with the finish of the world famous
Sydney to Hobart yacht race at Constitution Dock, in the heart of the city.
For information about Tasmania visit www.discovertasmania.com.
Smithton
Burnie
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Devonport Scottsdale
Deloraine Launceston
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Apples
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Cherries
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Grapes
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BURNIE Tourist information

Burnie is a north coast town originally vital as a Burnie Visitor Information Centre
timber port but now as the largest container 2 Bass Highway, Parklands
terminal in Tasmania. It is located 152 kilometres Burnie TAS 7320
north west of Launceston on the Bass Highway. 03 6430 5831
Burnie is known for its seaside location, surfing, [email protected]
seafood and geology. www.discoverburnie.net
Harvest Trail Services provider Seasons

MADEC Australia January–June: Potatoes
3/59 Best Street October–May: Strawberries
Devonport TAS 7310 December–February: Blueberries
03 6420 3900 December–May: Blackberries, Raspberries
[email protected] December–June: Vegetables
www.madec.edu.au
Travel
Places to visit Burnie is 152 kilometres north west of
Emu Valley Rhododendron, Hellyers Road Launceston following the Bass Highway. Daily
Distillery, Guide Falls Waterfall, Guide Falls bus services operate from both Launceston and
Animal Farm, Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Hobart and there is a direct air service from
Makers’ Workshop and Creative Paper Mill, Melbourne to Burnie daily. Local public
Little Penguin Observation Centre, Fernglade transport does not service the farm areas so
Platypus Trail, Burnie Park. your own transport would be an advantage.
Accommodation
Burnie has a number of accommodation
options including hotels, motels and
caravan parks.

Tasmania
DELORAINE Tourist information

Deloraine is a charming historical town located Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre
51 kilometres west of Launceston on the banks 98-100 Emu Bay Road
of the Meander River. The town reflects its early Deloraine TAS 7304
history in its many colonial buildings while the 03 6362 5280
surrounding area is used for mixed farming and [email protected]
dairying. Deloraine is the major commercial www.greatwesterntiers.net.au/great-
centre of the Meander Valley and there are daily western-tiers-visitor-centre
bus services from Launceston to the town.
Seasons
Harvest workers will need adequate protection
from the weather which is variable during the January–June: Potatoes
day. Rainy conditions can sometimes interrupt October–May: Strawberries
harvest and workers are advised to have December–February: Blueberries
enough cash to support themselves during December–May: Blackberries, Raspberries
times of inclement weather.
Travel
Deloraine is located on the banks of the
MADEC Australia Meander River 228 kilometres north of
3/59 Best Street Hobart and 48 kilometres west of Launceston.
Devonport TAS 7310 The town is a 30 minute drive from Launceston
03 6420 3900 or Devonport.
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Accommodation
Deloraine is in the heart of the Great Western
Tiers Touring Route with excellent access to Deloraine also has a full range of
Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair National Park, Mole accommodation to suit every budget and
Creek Karst National Park, and the Great Western preference including motels, hotels, caravan
Tiers. Yarns artwork in silk, Deloraine and Districts parks, camping grounds, bed and breakfast
Folk Museum. The Meander Valley plays host to properties, and youth hostels. More details are
AGFEST, a national agricultural event, which takes available at www.greatwesterntiers.net.au.
place in May each year. The Deloraine Craft Fair is
also a national event in November.

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DEVONPORT Seasons
Includes: January–June: Potatoes
Spreyton, Don and Sassafras. March–May: Apple picking
October–May: Strawberries
The north coast town of Devonport is located November–December: Apple thinning
on the mouth of the Mersey River, 98 kilometres December– February: Cherries
to the north west of Launceston, following the December–February: Blueberries
Bass Highway. A vibrant town, the port is the December–May: Blackberries, Raspberries
major daily entry point for vehicular traffic December–June: Vegetables
travelling on the ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ ships, to and
from Melbourne. Devonport has a unique
Travel
history, especially as the home town of the
former Tasmanian Premier and only Tasmanian Devonport is 98 kilometres north west of
Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph Lyons. The Launceston on the Bass Highway. The ‘Spirit of
port’s lighthouse, which was completed in 1899, Tasmania’ travels to and from Melbourne daily
stands on Mersey Bluff and is part of the (leaving at 9 pm and arriving at 7 am). There are
National Estate Register. The fertile soils of the regular flights from Melbourne to the
surrounding area produce fine stone fruit, Devonport airport. There is a daily bus service
berries, potatoes and other vegetables. from Hobart, the state’s capital, and regular bus
services between Launceston and Devonport.
Harvest Trail Services provider There is limited local public transport so it is
advisable to have your own transport.
MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310
03 6420 3900
www.madec.edu.au
There are many motels, hotels, B&Bs, guest
Places to visit houses, backpacker hostels and caravan parks in
and around town. There is little or no
Tasmanian Arboretum, Home Hill (home of accommodation available on farms in the area.
Joseph Lyons), Don River railway, Devonport
Regional Gallery, Maritime Museum, Antique
Emporium, Mersey Bluff and Bluff Beach,
Penguin rookery at Lillico Beach, Simon Martin
Whips Studio, The Big Big House.
Tourist information
Devonport Visitor Information Centre
Paranaple Arts Centre, Market Square
145 Rooke Street
Devonport TAS 7310
1800 649 514
[email protected]
www.visitdevonport.com.au/visitor-
information

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HUONVILLE Tourist information

Includes: Huon Valley Visitor Centre
Ranelagh, Geeveston, Grove, Lucaston, Cradoc, 23 Main Street
Wattle Grove, Franklin, Dover and Cygnet. Huonville TAS 7109
03 6264 0326
The southern Tasmanian town of Huonville is [email protected]
located on the Huon River 39 kilometres south www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/region/
of Hobart. Huonville is the centre of Tasmania’s visit-us/huon-valley-visitor-centre
major cherry and apple producing area and
historically the area has also been a substantial
Seasons
timber and hop producer. In recent times many
of the older apples have been removed and the March–May: Grape picking
area replanted to newer apple varieties as well March–May: Apple picking
as large corporate plantings of cherries, cool June–August: Vine pruning
climate grape varieties and strawberries. October–May: Strawberries
The spectacularly beautiful Huon Pine is grown in
December–February: Cherries
the region and has been traditionally used for
December–May: Blackberries
boat building as well as in decorative timber
December–February: Blueberries
work. The region is also a major area of interest for
the many tourists who visit Tasmania each year.
Travel
Harvest workers will need adequate protection
Huonville is 39 kilometres south of Hobart,
from the weather and the crop environment.
following the Huon Highway. Daily bus services
Cold, rainy and sometimes squally conditions can
run between Huonville and Hobart however,
often interrupt harvest in the south of the state.
many farms are out of town so your own
transport would be very useful.
MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310
03 6420 3900 Accommodation
[email protected] There are several hotels and guesthouses
www.madec.edu.au throughout the region as well as backpacker
hostels in Huonville and Cygnet. There are also
Places to visit caravan parks at Snug, Cygnet and Dover.
The Apple Shed, Hartz Mountain National Park, Limited basic accommodation is available on
South-West National Park, Ida Bay Railway, some farms.
Cockle Creek, Recherche Bay, Cygnet art
galleries, Tahune Forest Airwalk and reserve,
Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin, jet boats,
Hasting caves and thermal pool.

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LAUNCESTON Tourist information

The city of Launceston is the second largest in Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Tasmania and lies at the head of the Tamar River. 68–72 Cameron Street
Initially set up as a military command post, the Launceston TAS 7250
town has a large number of historically 1800 651 827
significant buildings. Port facilities were [email protected]
recognised, developed and used for the early www.northerntasmania.com.au/
shipments of wool and wheat grown in the plan-your-trip/visitor-information-centre
area. Whalers and sealers also used the port in
the early days. Some mining was carried out, Seasons
especially for tin and the town even had its own March–May: Grape picking
stock exchange. As the town grew, it was built March–May: Apple picking
around many beautiful parks and gardens and June–August: Vine pruning
today is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’. October–May: Strawberries
The region has been noted for the production November–December: Apple thinning
of apples and in more recent times grapes, with December–February: Cherries
the Tasmanian wine industry flourishing. December–February: Blueberries
December–May: Blackberries, raspberries
Travel
MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street Launceston is 60 kilometres inland from the
Devonport TAS 7310 north coast following the Tamar River and is 200
03 6420 3900 kilometres north of Hobart following the
[email protected] Midland Highway. Air and bus travel between
www.madec.edu.au Hobart and Launceston is available daily with air
services each day from mainland Australia.
Places to visit
Launceston Cataract Gorge and First Basin,
Historical buildings, Penny Royal, Tamar River
Cruises, Franklin House, Cataract Gorge, City Accommodation
Park, Prince’s Square, Queen Victoria Museum
There are many hotels, motels, guesthouses,
and Art Gallery, Seaport Marina, Harvest
B&Bs, backpacker hostels, caravan parks and
Markets, The Design Centre Tasmania, Cycling
farm stays.
and the Old Umbrella Shop.

Tasmania
NEW NORFOLK Seasons

Includes: March–May: Grape picking
Boyer, Plenty and Bushy Park. March–May: Apple picking
March–April: Hops picking
New Norfolk is located on the upper reaches of June–August: Vine pruning
the Derwent River, 37 kilometres to the north east August–November: Hops stringing
of Hobart following the Lyell Highway. Settled in November–December: Apple thinning
the late 1790s, the region became home to many December–February: Cherries
convicts from Norfolk Island who were shipped to December–January: Raspberries
New Norfolk during 1807–1808.
Once the road was built from Hobart Town Travel
to New Norfolk the area thrived. Hops became
New Norfolk is 37 kilometres north west of
a major crop in the 1860s and along with grapes
Hobart on the Lyell Highway. A daily bus service
and cherries and continue to be grown in
is available from Hobart to New Norfolk, except
the region.
Sundays and public holidays.

MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310 Accommodation
03 6420 3900 There are hotels, a motel, caravan parks,
[email protected] guesthouses and B&Bs in and around town.
www.madec.edu.au Budget and on farm accommodation is very
limited in the area.
Places to visit
Tynwald House, Willow Court, St Matthew’s
Anglican Church (the oldest church in
Tasmania), Bush Inn, Old Colony Inn, salmon
ponds and Norske Skog Mill. RICHMOND
Includes:
Tourist information Cambridge and Colebrook.
Tourist Information Office The historic town of Richmond is located on the
3 Richmond Street Coal River, 27 kilometres to the north east of
New Norfolk TAS 7140 Hobart. There are more than 45 buildings in
03 6261 3700 Richmond listed on the National Estate Register,
[email protected] with the most famous of the town’s attractions
www.newnorfolk.org being the Richmond Bridge over the Coal River,
which was completed in 1825. The area was
explored soon after European settlement in
1803. Land was subsequently granted to settlers
and by 1815 the area was well known for the
production of grain with a mill being built to

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process the grain for the thriving colony. A gaol Travel

was established with convicts providing the
labour for the construction of the town’s The Richmond and Coal River Valley is 27
buildings, built in the style of the Georgian era. kilometres north east of Hobart. A regular public
bus service is available on weekdays from
In recent times the area has flourished with Hobart to the Valley. There is no local public
wine production, stone fruit and berry crops. transport so your own transport will be useful.
The region is well known for the subtle flavours
of their produce, ripened slowly in the cool
climate which prevails in the area.

MADEC Australia There are hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses
3/59 Best Street available in Richmond. There is limited
Devonport TAS 7310 accommodation available on farms in the area
03 6420 3900 and camping on farm is often not permitted.
[email protected]
A range of accommodation is available in and
www.madec.edu.au
around Hobart, 27 kilometres from Richmond.
Places to visit
Richmond Bridge, St John’s Catholic Church,
Richmond Gaol, Richmond Arms Hotel, St Luke’s
Anglican Church, Salamanca Market, Port Arthur SCOTTSDALE
Historic Site, Bruny Island, Court House, Prospect
House, Laurel Cottage and various shops, stores, The beautiful rural township of Scottsdale is in
cottages and houses in the Georgian style. the heart of north east Tasmania, approximately
70 kilometres from Launceston. It is the service
centre of the Dorset municipality, with a
Tourist information
population of around 2500. Forestry is a major
Tourism Tasmania source of employment in the area plus local
Level 3, 15 Murray Street timber mills and outlets. Just 15 minutes away
Hobart TAS 7000 is the seaside township of Bridport.
(03) 6165 5334
[email protected] Harvest Trail Services provider
www.discovertasmania.com.au
MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street
Seasons
Devonport TAS 7310
January: Stone fruit 03 6420 3900
March–May: Grape picking [email protected]
March–May: Apple picking www.madec.edu.au
November–June: Vegetables
December–February: Cherries
December–June: Raspberries

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Places to visit SMITHTON

North East Park, Mount Stronach Walk, Smithton is the last major township located on
Bridestowe Lavender Farm, Scottsdale RSL the north west coast of Tasmania, 135
Military Museum, Art Cafe, Anzac Park, chainsaw kilometres from Devonport, and 86 kilometres
carvings, Tin Mine Centre. from Burnie. From the unforgettable coastline to
the untamed wilderness there is natural beauty
Tourist information and adventure around every turn. The town is
the main commercial centre for the Circular
Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre
Head municipality and is built around a large
4 Alfred Street
timber mill and potato processing plant.
Scottsdale TAS 7260
03 6352 6520 Weather is variable during the day so be
[email protected] prepared for rain and sunshine. Workers are
www.dorset.tas.gov.au advised to check that harvest is progressing
before relocating to the area.
Seasons
January–June: Potatoes
MADEC Australia
Travel 3/59 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310
There are 2 alternative major routes from
03 6420 3900
Launceston to Scottsdale. The A3 highway, 70
[email protected]
kilometres from Scottsdale and the B81 Tourist
www.madec.edu.au
Route through Lilydale. Regular bus services are
available to and from Scottsdale and other
Places to visit
towns in the area.
Smithton is the gateway to the Tarkine forests,
Arthur River and Cape Grim on the West coast.
Other tourist attractions include Dismal Swamp
and the historic town of Stanley.
Accommodation
There are hotels, motels, B&Bs, and self Tourist information
contained units in and around Scottsdale. Stanley Visitor Centre
45 Main Road
Stanley TAS 7331
1300 138 229
[email protected]
www.stanleyandtarkine.com.au
Seasons
January–June: Vegetables
January–June: Potatoes

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Smithton is situated at the mouth of the Duck ‘The Hive’ Cultural Precinct, Woodcraft Gallery
River, approximately one hour’s drive west of and Workshop, Ulverstone Waterslide, miniature
Burnie along the Bass Highway. railway, Leven Canyon, Preston Falls, Dial Range,
Wings Wildlife Park, Kaydale Lodge, Gunns Plains
Cave and Braddons lookout.
Tourist information
Accommodation
Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre
The Circular Head region offers visitors a broad 50 Main Street
and varied range of accommodation from Ulverstone TAS 7315
luxury suites to hotels, motels and bed and 03 6425 2839
breakfasts, campgrounds and caravan parks. [email protected]
www.coasttocanyon.com.au
Seasons
ULVERSTONE January–June: Potatoes
Includes: December–February: Blueberries
Gunns Plains. December–May: Blackberries, Raspberries
December–June: Vegetables
A coastal town in Tasmania’s north, Ulverstone it
is midway between Burnie and Devonport, 325
kilometres north of Hobart and 125 kilometres Travel
north west of Launceston. Ulverstone is at the Ulverstone is 28 kilometres east of Burnie and
mouth of the Leven River and is a major tourist 25 kilometres west of Devonport on the Bass
centre for the region. Early forestry and timber Highway. It is 125 kilometres north west of
production to supply the needs in the Victorian Launceston, also on the Bass Highway. There are
goldfields has allowed the dairy, beef and regular air services to Burnie from Hobart and
potato industries to flourish, using the fertile Melbourne as well as daily bus services from
brown volcanic soils to best advantage. Hobart and Launceston. An hourly bus service
operates from Ulverstone through Burnie to
Harvest Trail Services provider Wynyard each day. The daily ferry service to and
from Melbourne operates from Devonport.
MADEC Australia
3/59 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310
03 6420 3900
www.madec.edu.au
There are many hotels, motels, guesthouses,
caravan and cabin parks, B&Bs and backpacker
hostels in and around town.

Victoria
Victoria’s fertile soils and access to water for irrigation confirms the state as a great
food source for the nation. The Murray River, which forms the northern border with
New South Wales, provides water for the production of a range of fruit, vegetables
and stock.
The rangelands and slopes allow cool climate cropping with the vast plains of the
west providing most of Victoria’s wool and grain production. Melbourne, the second
largest city in Australia, on the banks of the Yarra River, is regarded as the sporting
and cultural capital of the nation.
For information about backpacking in Melbourne and Victoria,
visit www.backpackvictoria.com.

Victoria
Bairnsdale/Lindenow
Vegetables
Beechworth/Stanley
Apples
Cherries
Grapes
Chestnuts
Cobram
Apples/Pears
Cherries
Citrus
Stone fruit
Echuca
Tomatoes
Koo Wee Rup

Asparagus
Broccolini
Maffra
Vegetables
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Victoria
Mansfield
Cherries
Tomatoes
Mildura
Citrus
Grapes
Pumpkins
Rockmelons
Watermelons
Mornington Peninsula
Apples
Cherries
Strawberries
Vegetables
Grapes
Myrtleford
Apples
Chestnuts
Walnuts
Grapes
Hops

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Victoria
Nangiloc
Citrus
Grapes
Garlic
Almonds
Nyah
Citrus
Grapes
Almonds
Stone fruit
Vegetables
Robinvale
Citrus
Garlic
Grapes
Almonds
Vegetables
Shepparton
Stone fruit
Apples/Pears
Cherries
Tomatoes
Vegetables
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Victoria
Swan Hill
Citrus
Grapes
Pistachios
Stone fruit
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Warragul
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Werribee
Vegetables
Yarra Valley
Apples/Pears
Strawberries
Cherries
Flowers
Grapes

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ABOUT THE VICTORIA

GRAIN HARVEST
Grain crops grown in Victoria (VIC) include The growing region comprises the Mallee,
wheat, barley, cereal rye, oats, pulses (lupins, field Wimmera and South West. Typically the harvest
peas, chickpeas, faba beans and vetch) and commences in far north west Mallee in late
oilseeds (canola, safflower). These are winter November and moves south over a period
crops sown during autumn and winter and of up to 2 months. The harvest will generally be
harvested in spring and summer. There are no completed in any one location over about 6–8
summer crops grown in Victoria. weeks. The South West area finishes last and is
usually completed by mid-February.
MALLEE GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Mildura, Robinvale, Swan Hill, Ouyen, Murrayville, Sea Lake, Birchip
Wheat
Barley
Cereal Rye
Oats
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
Vetch
Canola
Safflower
Low requirement for labour – little edium requirement for labour– some
M

Victoria
WIMMERA GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Horsham, Kaniva, Hopetoun, Wycheproof, Warracknabeal, St. Arnaud,
Dimboola, Nhill
Wheat
Barley
Cereal Rye
Oats
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
Vetch
Canola
Safflower
SOUTH WEST GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Hamilton, Portland, Casterton
Wheat
Barley
Cereal Rye
Oats
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
Vetch
Canola
Safflower
Low requirement for labour – little edium requirement for labour– some
M

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BAIRNSDALE/LINDENOW Seasons
Bairnsdale is the regional and commercial October–June: Vegetables
centre of East Gippsland. The Bairnsdale area is
famous for its beautiful forests and rivers, Travel
extensive inland lake system and coastline,
Bairnsdale is 282 kilometres from Melbourne
quaint villages and alpine regions.
and 747 kilometres from Sydney, via the Princes
Highway. The V/Line train service runs 3 times
Harvest Trail Services provider per day from Melbourne. By car, take the
MADEC Australia South Eastern Freeway, travel on to the Princes
Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street Freeway and follow the signs to Bairnsdale.
Sale VIC 3850
03 5169 7300
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Accommodation
Places to visit There are hotels, motels and caravan parks
St Mary’s Church with its famous frescos, the located in the Bairnsdale area. Some farms may
1893 Court House, East Gippsland Art Gallery, have facilities for on farm camping but you will
Historical Museum, one of several gorges in the need to have your own equipment.
area, the Den of Nargun, Krowthunkoolong
Keeping Place, the Canoe Tree, heritage walks,
Macleod’s Morass, Mitchell River walk. In the
area there are district wineries, art galleries,
Buchan Caves, Fairy Dell, Paynesville and
Raymond Island, Lakes Entrance, Gippsland
Lakes and the East Gippsland Rail Trail.
Tourist information
Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre
240 Main Street
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
1800 637 060
[email protected]
www.visitvictoria.com/regions/
gippsland/travel-information/visitor-
information-centres/bairnsdale-visitor-
information-centre

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BEECHWORTH/STANLEY Seasons
Beechworth is located in Victoria’s north east. February–April: Grapes
It is approximately 3 hours from Melbourne and March–April: Chestnuts
approximately 7 hours from Sydney. It is part of March–May: Apples
the Legends, Wine and High Country Region, June–August: Vine pruning
with its sensational views and a town rich in November–December: Cherries
history that offers a glimpse into centuries past.
This is ’Ned Kelly’ country. Nearby Stanley is Travel
located between Beechworth and Myrtleford.
By car along the Hume Freeway (No.31
It is surrounded by fruit and nut orchards as well
then the C315) or by train from Melbourne
as pine and old eucalypt forests.
to Wangaratta, then the bus to Beechworth.
MADEC Australia
Suite 1 and 4, 461 Wyndham Street
Shepparton VIC 3630 Accommodation
03 5829 3600 Beechworth has a number of motels, B&Bs,
[email protected] hotels and caravan park accommodation with
www.madec.edu.au self contained accommodation available.
Places to visit In Stanley there is hotel/B&B accommodation,

along with a caravan park in nearby Silver Creek.
The restored historic and cultural precinct,
shops, galleries, heritage buildings, great bush
walks, the Rail Trail, and the Court House where
Australia’s infamous bushranger ’Ned Kelly’ and
his mother were tried. COBRAM
Around Stanley, visit the Murmungee Lookout, Includes:
Lake Kerferd, Stanley State Forest, Mount Barooga, Strathmerton, Tocumwal and
Stanley berry, apple, chestnut and other Yarroweyah.
orchards when in season, forest drive.
Cobram is a large fruit growing area situated on
Tourist information the Murray River just 250 kilometres north of
Melbourne. The district is referred to as Peaches
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre and Cream country as it is an irrigated fruit and
103 Ford Street dairy region with large areas of stone fruit
Beechworth VIC 3747 varieties and many dairies. The small farm area
1300 366 321 expanded with the introduction of soldier
[email protected] settlements after WWII followed by a significant
www.explorebeechworth.com.au number of Italian immigrants arriving and
establishing themselves in the farming
community.

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MADEC Australia There are a number of hotels, motels, caravan
Suite 1 and 4, 461 Wyndham Street and cabin parks in town. The majority of
Shepparton VIC 3630 growers do not offer formal accommodation
03 5829 3600 but some offer powered and un-powered tent
[email protected] sites if you secure employment with them.
www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Murray River riverbanks, Thompson’s Beach,
River Cruises, Public Library, Quinn Island and
ECHUCA
district wineries. Echuca, originally Victoria’s largest inland port, is
located on the banks of the Murray River, 205
Tourist information kilometres north of Melbourne. Famous for its
massive riverside wharf, which originally was 5
Cobram Barooga Visitor Information Centre
times the present size, it was built at 3 distinct
2–4 Station Street
heights to cater for the rise and fall of the river
Cobram VIC 3644
and to allow the loading and unloading of river
03 5872 2132
freight to the railhead in town. The river trade
[email protected]
expanded during the 1850s, as did the
www.suncountryonthemurray.com.au
development of the Australian interior.
Seasons Harvest Trail Services provider
May–July: Citrus
MADEC Australia
October–November: Citrus maintenance
Shepparton VIC 3630
November–April: Stone fruit
03 5829 3600
November–May: Apples/Pears
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Travel
Cobram is 250 kilometres north of Melbourne Places to visit
via the Hume Freeway and the Goulburn Valley
Port of Echuca, wharf, The Old Pump House,
Highway and 542 kilometres south west of
river boats, Star Hotel, Sharp’s Magic Movie
Sydney on the Hume and Murray Valley
House and Penny Arcade, Bridge Hotel, Holden
Highways. Rail and bus service operate daily
Car museum, Old Brothel and Steam Packet,
from Sydney to Cobram via Albury and a daily
Echuca Rail Station, Historical Society, Great
rail and bus service is available between
Aussie Beer Shed, Billabong Ranch and
Melbourne and Cobram via Shepparton.
Torrumbarry Weir.
There is no local public transport available
between properties.

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Echuca Moama Regional Tourism MADEC Australia
2 Heygarth Street Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street
Echuca VIC 3564 Sale VIC 3850
03 5480 7555 or 1800 804 446 03 5169 7300
www.echucamoama.com www.madec.edu.au

December–April: Tomatoes Koo Wee Rup Asparagus Tours, Historical Society
Museum, Bayles Fauna Park, the observation
Travel tower and Warrook cattle farm. Koo Wee Rup is
only a 35 minute drive to Phillip Island –
Echuca is 205 kilometres north of Melbourne Penguin Parade, great beaches etc.
following the Hume Freeway and the McIvor
and Northern Highways. Regular daily rail and
Tourist information
bus services travel to and from Echuca and
Melbourne. There is no public transport to Koo Wee Rup Newsagency
farms in the area so your own transport would 44 Station Street
be useful. Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981
03 5997 1456
[email protected]
Seasons
Accommodation
September–February: Asparagus
There are many hotels, motels, caravan and October–February: Broccolini
cabin parks, B&Bs, backpacker hostels,
guesthouses and houseboats available in Travel
and around town.
Take the South Gippsland Highway through
Cranbourne, about 20 minutes out is a turn to
Koo Wee Rup. If coming along the Princes
Highway travel to Pakenham then turn right
KOO WEE RUP onto Racecourse Road and travel 15 kilometres,
bringing you straight into Koo Wee Rup. There is
Located 45 minutes south east of Melbourne, a bus service which runs from Cranbourne to
Koo Wee Rup is a small town renowned for its Koo Wee Rup, contact V/Line for timetables.
rich fertile soil. This town produces a large
amount of Australia’s fresh asparagus and is well
known for its market gardens and dairy
properties.

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Accommodation Travel
There is a motel in Koo Wee Rup, with a Maffra is accessible by road via the Princes
number of other accommodation places Highway from Melbourne, turning off after
in the surrounding area. Traralgon (the country road scenic drive) or
turning off past Rosedale. There is a V/Line train
from Melbourne changing to coach at Traralgon
and then onto Maffra. Buses operate from
Sydney with passengers disembarking at
MAFFRA Stratford (10 kilometres from Maffra).
Located 228 kilometres east of Melbourne in

Gippsland, Maffra is situated between the
Alpine National Park and the 90 Mile Beach.
With a population of 4000, Maffra’s major
Accommodation
industries are dairying and vegetables. There are a number of hotels, motels and
caravan parks in the area.
MADEC Australia
Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street
Sale VIC 3850
03 5169 7300 MANSFIELD
[email protected] Situated in the foothills of the Great Dividing
www.madec.edu.au Range, Mansfield is surrounded by grazing land
and mountain forests, with the area well-known
Places to visit for its stunning scenery.
Alpine National Park, 90 Mile Beach and the
Gippsland Lakes. Harvest Trail Services provider
MADEC Australia
Tourist information Suite 1 and 4, 461 Wyndham Street
Shepparton VIC 3630
Maffra Visitor Information Centre
03 5829 3600
96 Johnson Street
[email protected]
Maffra VIC 3860
www.madec.edu.au
03 5141 1811
[email protected]
www.themiddleofeverywhere.com.au
Seasons
October–June: Vegetables

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Mansfield is very much a tourist town featuring There are caravan parks, cabins, motels, hotels,
a wide range of accommodation and vibrant lodges and chalets. During the winter ski season
commercial centre which caters for the many (June through to end of September normally),
visitors who then travel to the ski resorts of most of this accommodation will be used for
Mount Buller or Mount Stirling. Around 25 people going to nearby Mt Buller, so book early
kilometres north of Mansfield on the Midland but understand it will be more expensive than
Highway is Lake Nillahcootie which is a normal.
manmade lake, ideal for enjoying the attractive
picnic grounds, BBQs and a boat ramp, making
the lake suitable for fishing, swimming and
boating activities. Lake Eildon and its
surrounding national park lies close to MILDURA
Mansfield, with numerous access points. The
Great Victorian Rail Trail goes for 130 kilometres Includes:
from Mansfield to Tallarook. Cullulleraine, Yelta, Merbein, Irymple, Nichols
Point, Koorlong, Cardross, Red Cliffs and Yatpool.
Tourist information Mildura is a major regional city on the Murray
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre River. It is located in the far north west of
175 High Street Victoria and is the centre of the Sunraysia
Mansfield 3722 region. Mildura and the surrounding district is
1300 550 858 an oasis in the desert and a very popular
[email protected] riverside tourist resort. Mildura was, with
www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au Renmark (SA), one of the first irrigation colonies
set up in the late 1880s through the vision of
Seasons Alfred Deakin, who became Australia’s second
Prime Minister. Deakin encouraged the
January–December: Tomatoes development of the semi arid region into fruit
December–January: Cherries production through irrigation. The produce had
to be dried to allow it to be transported to the
Travel distant markets by paddle steamer to Echuca
and then by rail to Melbourne.
Mansfield is 180 kilometres north-east of
Melbourne and can be reached by road via
the Hume Highway and B340, B300 and B320.
Buses travel daily from Melbourne. MADEC Australia
Mildura VIC 3500
03 5022 1797
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

Victoria

Alfred Deakin Centre, the Chaffey Trail, Mildura Mildura has an abundance of hotels, motels,
Arts Centre and Rio Vista Museum, Old Mildura caravan and cabin parks, backpacker hostels
Homestead, Australian Inland Botanical Gardens, and guesthouses in and around town.
paddle steamer cruises, district wineries, Kings
Billabong and Psyche Bend Pumphouse, Red
Cliffs Pumping Station, Big Lizzie, Deakin Estate
Wines, Zilzie Wines, Nursery Ridge Wines,
Lindemans Winery, Lake Cullulleraine, Mungo MORNINGTON PENINSULA
National Park and the Hattah-Kulkyne
National Park. Includes:
Red Hill, Main Ridge, Merricks, Hastings/Tyabb,
Tourist information Boneo, Moorooduc, Arthurs Seat, Rosebud,
Dromana, Mornington, Balnarring and Mount Eliza.
Mildura Visitor Information and
Booking Centre The Mornington Peninsula is just an hour’s drive
Corner of Twelfth Street and Deakin Avenue south of Melbourne. Weather conditions on the
Mildura VIC 3500 Peninsula can change rapidly so always ensure
1300 550 858 that you wear or carry clothing that gives
[email protected] protection from the weather.
www.visitmildura.com.au
Seasons
MADEC Australia
January: Citrus maintenance Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street
January–December: Grapes Sale VIC 3850
January–December: Pumpkins 03 5169 7300
May–September: Citrus [email protected]
December–March: Watermelons, Rockmelons www.madec.edu.au

Mildura is accessible by road via the Calder Arthurs Seat, Ashcombe Maze and Lavender
Highway 550 kilometres from Melbourne, 1050 Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs, Enchanted
kilometres on the Hume and Sturt Highways Adventure Garden and Point Nepean
from Sydney and 450 kilometres via the Sturt National Park.
Highway from Adelaide. Return air and bus
services travel to Mildura from Melbourne, Tourist information
Adelaide and Sydney.
Mornington Peninsula Visitor
Information Centre
359b Point Nepean Road
Dromana VIC 3936
1800 804 009 or 03 5987 3078
[email protected]
www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org

Victoria

January–December: Vegetables Michelini’s Wines, the Phoenix Tree, Old School
February–May: Apples Museum, Reform Hill, Rosewhite Vineyard,
October–May: Strawberries Mount and Lake Buffalo.
December–March: Grapes Tourist information
Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre
Travel
36–34 Clyde Street
The Mornington Peninsula is just an hour’s drive Myrtleford VIC 3737
south from Melbourne along the Mornington 03 5755 0514
Peninsula Freeway. [email protected]
www.visitmyrtlefordvic.com.au
Seasons
Accommodation February–April: Grape picking
March–April: Chestnuts, Walnuts
There are many hotels, motels and caravan March–April: Hops picking
parks in and around the Mornington Peninsula. June–August: Vine pruning
September–December: Hops stringing
November–April: Apples
Travel
MYRTLEFORD
Myrtleford is 270 kilometres north of Melbourne
Myrtleford is located in the Ovens Valley region on the Hume Freeway and the Great Alpine
of north east Victoria at the foothills of Mount Road. Daily rail and bus services travel between
Buffalo, about 50 kilometres south east of Melbourne and Sydney via the Hume Highway.
Wangaratta. The discovery of gold in the 1850s Local bus services operate between Wangaratta
brought prospectors to the area with many of and Myrtleford.
them staying on and starting the cultivation of
hops. Now the gateway to the Victorian snow
fields, the region is also a producing area for
cool climate wine grapes, hops and chestnuts.
Accommodation
Harvest Trail Services provider There are hotels, motels and caravan parks in
MADEC Australia town. Many farms do have facilities for camping
Suites 1 and 4, 461 Wyndham Street on site, with some even providing modest
Shepparton VIC 3630 accommodation. It is best to check details
03 5829 3600 directly before moving to the area.
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

Victoria
NANGILOC Travel
Includes: Nangiloc is 40 kilometres from Mildura. Mildura is
Colignan and Iraak. accessible by road via the Calder Highway, 550
kilometres from Melbourne, 1050 kilometres on
Nangiloc is 30 minutes drive south east of the Hume and Sturt Highways from Sydney and
Mildura on the banks of the Murray River 450 kilometres via the Sturt Highway from
and bordering the Kulkyne National Park. Adelaide. Daily return air and bus services travel
to Mildura from Melbourne and Adelaide with
Harvest Trail Services provider bus services from Sydney. Private transport is
MADEC Australia required to reach the locality.
Mildura VIC 3500
03 5021 3472
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au
Accommodation
Apart from the caravan park, there is very
Places to visit limited commercial accommodation in the
immediate area. Caravan parks and backpacker
Zilzie Wines, Lindemans Winery, Hattah Kulkyne
hostels are situated in Red Cliffs, 24 kilometres
National Park.
north east. Job seekers with caravans,
campervans or tents can be sited on many
Tourist information properties in the area.
Mildura Visitor Information and
Some farms provide simple hut
Booking Centre
accommodation with beds and basic food
Corner of Twelfth Street and Deakin Avenue
storage and cooking facilities.
Mildura VIC 3500
1300 550 858
[email protected]
www.visitmildura.com.au
Seasons NYAH
Includes:
January: Citrus maintenance
Nyah West, Wood Wood, Vinifera, Piangil and Kenley.
January–June: Almonds
January–December: Garlic Nyah lies a short distance north of Swan Hill
May–September: Citrus on the banks of the Murray River.
October–May: Grapes Harvest Trail Services provider
MADEC Australia
186–188 Beveridge Street
Swan Hill VIC 3585
03 5033 0025
[email protected]
www.madec.edu.au

Victoria

Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement, Paddle Steamer There is no commercial accommodation
Gem, Paddle Steamer Kookaburra, Swan Hill available in Nyah, however in nearby Nyah West
Regional Art Gallery, Burke and Wills tree, there is a hotel, backpacker hostel and a caravan
Federal Hotel, Giant Murray Cod, R L Buller park. Job seekers with caravans, campervans or
and Sons Winery. tents can be sited on many properties. Some
farms provide simple hut accommodation with
Tourist information beds and basic food storage and cooking
facilities. You may need to provide your own
Swan Hill Region Information Centre bedding, but check with the farmer before
Corner of McCrae and Curlewis Streets arriving or ideally before leaving your present
Swan Hill VIC 3585 farm or location.
03 5032 3033
[email protected]
Seasons ROBINVALE
Includes:
January–June: Almonds
Wemen, Bannerton, Happy Valley, Lake Powell
and Boundary Bend.
May–January: Citrus
May–July: Stone fruit pruning Robinvale is located on the Murray River south
June–September: Vine pruning east of Mildura. Originally a wheat and grain
September–March: Stonefruit picking growing area, the town flourished when the
railway arrived in 1924. Following WW2, the area
Travel was designated as a soldier settlement and with
the development of irrigation, horticulture
Nyah is accessible by road via the Hume and
production has expanded significantly.
Sturt Highways, 893 kilometres from Sydney,
336 kilometres via the Loddon and Calder
Highways from Melbourne and 518 kilometres
following the SE Freeway, the Mallee and MADEC Australia
Murray Valley Highways from Adelaide. A rail 176 Bromley Road
service operates daily to Swan Hill from Robinvale VIC 3549
Melbourne and there are daily bus services from 03 5051 8080
Sydney and Adelaide. Public transport to the [email protected]
smaller surrounding locations is very limited www.madec.edu.au
and private transport is advised.
Places to visit
Bumbang Island, Robinvale Windmill, Belsar
Island, Euston Weir, Fish Ladder, Robinswood
and Murrumbidgee Junction.

Victoria
Tourist information SHEPPARTON

Robinvale-Euston Visitor Information Centre Includes:
Bromley Road Ardmona, Bunbartha, Congupna, Grahamvale,
Robinvale VIC 3549 Invergordon, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Kialla,
03 5026 1388 Murchison, Merrigum, Lemnos, Orrvale, Tatura,
[email protected] Undera, Shepparton East and Toolamba.
www.robinvaleeuston.com/visitor-
information Shepparton is the hub of the Goulburn Valley,
often called Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’. Shepparton sits
on the Goulburn River and is surrounded by rich
Seasons
fertile alluvial plains and together with extensive
January–June: Almonds irrigation systems, agricultural and horticultural
January–December: Vegetables enterprises have successfully developed and
May–January: Citrus expanded, requiring thousands of workers
June–September: Vine pruning each year.
October–May: Grapes
October–November: Garlic picking Harvest Trail Services provider
MADEC Australia
Travel
Robinvale is accessible by road via the Calder Shepparton VIC 3630
Highway 480 kilometres from Melbourne, 03 5829 3600
980 kilometres following the Hume and Sturt [email protected]
Highways from Sydney and 530 kilometres on www.madec.edu.au
the Sturt Highway from Adelaide. The major bus
lines operate daily services from Sydney, Places to visit
Melbourne, and Adelaide through Robinvale.
There is no local public transport to farms Museum and historical precinct, art gallery,
around Robinvale. Victoria Park Lake, lookout tower, forest tracks,
SPC Cannery, SPC Kids Town and Reedy
Swamp walk.
Tourist information
Accommodation Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre
There is a hotel, motels, caravan parks and a 530 Wyndham Street
backpacker hostel in town. Job seekers with Shepparton VIC 3630
caravans, campervans or tents can be sited on 03 5832 9330
many properties if on farm facilities are not [email protected]
available. Some farms provide simple hut www.visitshepparton.com.au
accommodation with beds and basic food
storage and cooking facilities. You may need to
provide your own bedding, but check with the
farmer before arriving or ideally before leaving
your present farm or location.

Victoria
Seasons in the area. A large tourism industry based on

the river and river history is featured around the
January–December: Vegetables city, with the centre piece being the Folk
January–December: Apples/Pears Museum and the Paddle Steamer Gem.
January–December: Tomatoes
October–May: Stone fruit Harvest Trail Services provider
November–February: Cherries
MADEC Australia
Travel 186–188 Beveridge Street
Swan Hill VIC 3585
Shepparton is 175 kilometres north of 03 5033 0025
Melbourne on the Hume Freeway and Goulburn [email protected]
Valley Highway. There are regular daily rail and www.madec.edu.au
bus services to Shepparton from Melbourne.
There is limited public transport servicing the Places to visit
Goulburn Valley areas. A reliable car is the best
option for transport as these towns are between Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement, Paddle Steamer
10 and 50 kilometres apart. Gem, Paddle Steamer Kookaburra, Swan Hill
Regional Art Gallery, Burke and Wills Tree,
Historic Bridge, Water Tower, Federal Hotel,
Giant Murray Cod, Murray Downs, Bullers and
Bests Wineries, Dowling House, Lake Boga and
Accommodation the Catalina Flying Boat Museum.
There are hotels, motels, caravan and cabin
parks and backpacker hostels located in town.
Tourist information
Accommodation is provided at some orchards Swan Hill Region Information Centre
which can range from barrack style to powered Corner of McCrae and Curlewis Streets
caravan sites to un-powered tent sites. Swan Hill VIC 3585
03 5032 3033
[email protected]
SWAN HILL Seasons

Includes: January–September: Grapes
Beverford, Lalbert, Lake Boga, Tresco, Ultima, January–June: Pistachios
Woorinen and Tyntynder. January–December: Vegetables
May–January: Citrus
Swan Hill is a major town on the Murray River.
May–July: Stone fruit pruning
It is in the Mid-Murray area of Victoria, on the
September–March: Stone fruit picking
eastern edge of the Mallee country in the north
December–April: Tomatoes
west of the state. One of the historical river
towns of the Murray and a former large port,
Swan Hill is now a vibrant city. A diverse range
of fruit and vegetables as well as significant
amounts of wool, grain and stock are produced

Victoria
Travel You will need to have a reasonable level of

fitness as the work includes picking, packing
Swan Hill is accessible by road via the Loddon and crop care tasks that require bending, lifting
and Calder Highways, 336 kilometres from and twisting of a repetitive nature. Some of
Melbourne following the Hume and Sturt these tasks will be undertaken in greenhouses
Highways, 893 kilometres from Sydney, and with tightly controlled temperature and
518 kilometres from Adelaide following the SE humidity creating a tropical work environment.
Freeway, the Mallee and Murray Valley
Highways. A V/Line rail service operates daily to Other crops in the area include apples, potatoes
Swan Hill from Melbourne and there are daily and asparagus. The weather around Warragul
bus services from Sydney and Adelaide. Public can vary considerably with very cold nights and
transport to the smaller surrounding locations is days in winter to very hot in summer. You will
very limited and private transport is advised. generally require your own transport as there is
no public transport service available.

Accommodation MADEC Australia
Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street
There is a large range of hotels, motels, caravan Sale VIC 3850
and cabin parks and backpacker hostels in town 03 5169 7300
as well as a caravan park with camping facilities [email protected]
in Nyah. Job seekers with caravans, campervans www.madec.edu.au
or tents can be sited on many properties. Some
farms provide simple hut accommodation. Places to visit
View or purchase a wide range of beautifully
handcrafted glass designs from Lillico Glass
Studio, this is a working studio which is located
WARRAGUL 5 kilometres north of Warragul. Wander through
the tranquil gardens which surround the studio
Warragul is the main service centre of the West and include water and landscaping features.
Gippsland region and the Shire of Baw Baw and Warragul is surrounded by picturesque
has a population of about 15000. The countryside and there are 1040 hectares of
surrounding area is noted for dairy farming and natural forest and cleared pastures in the
other agriculture and horticulture and has long western Strzelecki Ranges, south of Warragul.
been producing gourmet foods. Warragul lies Birdlife is abundant and there are several
between the Strzelecki Ranges to the south and walking tracks and a picnic area.
the Mount Baw Baw Plateau of the Great
Dividing Range to the north. The town is named Tourist Information
after an Aboriginal word meaning ‘wild dog’.
Yarragon Visitor Information
There are a number of large glasshouses around 123 Princes Highway,
Warragul where tomatoes and capsicums are Yarragon VIC 3823
grown all year round. 03 5634 2451
[email protected]
www.gippslandfoodandwine.com.au

Victoria
Seasons In the warmer months take care to keep

hydrated and wear clothing to protect you from
January–December: Tomatoes the sun. You will need to have a reasonable level
January–December: Vegetables of fitness as the work includes picking, packing
and lots of bending! Public transport operates
Travel to some of the farms, however it will be
Warragul is 104 kilometres south-east of beneficial to have your own transport and
Melbourne and can be reached easily by car on accommodation.
the Monash and Princes freeways, or by train. Harvest Trail Services provider
The Warragul railway station is a staffed V/Line
1800 062 332
station located to the south of the Warragul
[email protected]
CBD and there are trains to and from Melbourne
approximately every hour during the day.
Places to visit
South of the town centre is the Werribee Park
Tourism Precinct, which is a major tourist
Accommodation drawcard for the area. It includes the Werribee
Open Range Zoo, the superbly restored
There are a number of motels, hotels and
Werribee Park Mansion which was built in the
caravan parks in Warragul and nearby Drouin.
1870s and is surrounded by exquisite formal
Information can be obtained at http://www.
gardens, the Victoria State Rose Garden which
accommodation-warragul.com.au. Very few
features thousands of roses, the National
farms, if any would have accommodation.
Equestrian Centre, Werribee Park Golf Club and
Shadowfax Winery.
Tourist Information
WERRIBEE Werribee Visitor Information Centre
Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road,
Werribee is a suburb of Melbourne, Werribee South VIC 3030
32 kilometres south-west of the Central
Business District and 43 kilometres north-east 03 8734 6006
of Victoria’s second largest city – Geelong. [email protected]
www.visitwerribee.com
All of the horticulture production is located at
Werribee South, 7 kilometres south of the Seasons
Werribee town centre and covers an area of
approximately 3000 hectares. The Werribee January–December: Vegetables
South area has around 150 vegetable farms
producing lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel,
and artichoke. Work is available all year round,
although the peak periods are from spring
through autumn.

Victoria
Travel Harvest Trail Services provider

Werribee is easily accessible from Melbourne MADEC Australia
and is 32 kilometres by road using the Westgate Shop 2, 424 Raymond Street
and Princes freeways, or by the Metro train Sale VIC 3850
which runs frequently from Melbourne CBD 03 5169 7300
stations to Werribee. The PTV number 439 bus [email protected]
runs from Werribee station to South Werribee. www.madec.edu.au
Places to visit
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, The Towers,
Accommodation Athenaeum Theatre Company, herb farms,
district wineries, Wandin Valley farms, Warratina
Suitable accommodation for workers is hard to
Lavender Farm, Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville
find in Werribee, although some farms do have
Fine Art Gallery, Hedgend Maze, The Yarra Valley
accommodation. There is a nearby caravan park
Tourist Railway and the Warburton Trail.
in South Werribee, another in Werribee and
there are several hotels and motels in Werribee.
Because of its close proximity to the Melbourne
Tourist information
CBD, many people choose to stay in one of the Yarra Valley Visitor Information Centre
numerous accommodation options there and 1 Jarlo Drive
commute to Werribee on a daily basis. Lilydale VIC 3140
03 8739 8000
[email protected]
www.visityarravalley.com.au
YARRA VALLEY Yarra Shire Offices

1300 368 333
Includes: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Montrose, Hoddles Creek, Yarra Junction, Silvan,
Gladysdale, Coldstream, Wandin, Seville, Seasons
Monbulk, Yarra Glen, Lilydale, Healesville and
Woori Yallock. January–May: Flowers
February–May: Apples, pears
The Yarra Valley covers an area from Lilydale, July–August: Vine pruning
40 kilometres north east of Melbourne through September–April: Grapes
to Healesville and Colstream. A large variety of September–October: Flowers
cool climate crops have traditionally been grown October–May: Strawberries
in the valley including apples, flowers, pears, November–January: Cherries
cherries, berries and winegrapes.

Victoria
Travel
Lilydale is the gateway to the Yarra Valley and is
40 kilometres north east of Melbourne following
the Maroondah Highway. It is also the terminus
of the Melbourne metropolitan rail service and
public transport through the Yarra Valley
beyond the rail system is irregular, so your own
transport is desirable.
Accommodation
The Valley offers a range of accommodation for
working holiday makers including resorts,
motels, hotels, self contained units, backpacker
hostels, caravan parks, B&Bs and guesthouses.
Job seekers with tents can be sited on some
properties as there is limited on farm
accommodation.

Western Australia
Horticulture in Australia’s largest state is concentrated in the south west corner of
the state, with a range of crops being produced, including a premium wine area on
the south western coast. There are also extensive plantings of fruit and vegetable
crops around the mid-west town of Carnarvon (also known as the Gascoyne region).
Further north, the town of Kununurra (in the Kimberly Region) also supports
horticulture production.
In addition to these main fruit and vegetable growing regions, there are pockets of
horticulture production along the coast, in high rainfall areas in the south, and in
the north where growers can access underground water from aquifers.
Grain harvest opportunities also exist across the southern half of the state as
Western Australia produces most of Australia’s grain and oilseed crops. Perth is
located on the banks of the Swan River, which has provided opportunities for fruit
and vegetable production close to the city.
Perth has grown as a result of successful mining carried out throughout the state.
Grain harvesting opportunities are available in the Great Southern and Southern
Wheatbelt regions south east of Perth.
Kununurra
WA
Broome
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Carnarvon
Lancelin
Gingin
Carabooda Swan Valley
Wanneroo
Perth Hills
PERTH
Donnybrook
Frankland
Margaret River
Mt Barker
Manjimup Albany
Denmark
Pemberton

Western Australia
Albany
Grapes
Strawberries
Broome
Grapes
Vegetables
Busselton
Citrus
Grapes
Potatoes
Avocados
Carnarvon
Bananas
Vegetables
Grapes
Mangoes
Rockmelons
Watermelons
Tomatoes
Denmark
Grapes

V

Western Australia
Donnybrook
Apples/Pears
Grapes
Stone fruit
Frankland
Grapes
Gingin
Avocados
Blueberries
Citrus
Grapes
Stone fruit
Vegetables
Kununurra
Mangoes
Muskmelons
Watermelons
Vegetables
Lancelin
Vegetables
V

Western Australia
Manjimup/Pemberton
Cherries
Apples/Pears
Avocados
Strawberries
Grapes
Stone fruit
Margaret River
Grapes
Moora
Citrus
Mount Barker
Cherries
Grapes
Strawberries

V

Western Australia
Perth Hills
Apples/Pears
Stone fruit
Swan Valley
Grapes
Vegetables
Wanneroo/Carabooda
Vegetables
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Waroona/Myalup
Vegetables
Rockmelons
V

Western Australia
ABOUT THE WESTERN

AUSTRALIA GRAIN
HARVEST
Western Australia (WA) is one of the largest The grain harvest in WA commences in early
grain producing states in Australia. Main crops October near Geraldton. Harvest continues
include wheat, barley, oats, canola, cereal rye south throughout spring and summer with
and pulses (lupins, chickpeas, field peas and Esperance being the last to harvest in January/
faba beans). February. There are no summer grain crops
grown in WA.
There are 4 grain harvesting regions in WA. The
main grain producing region is known as the Grain harvest work is available on farms and
Wheat Belt and extends from Geraldton, north at grain receival points across the state.
of Perth down to Esperance on the southern
coast. The other regions are Geraldton, Kwinana
East and Albany.

Western Australia
GERALDTON GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Geraldton, Mullewa, Mingenew, Northampton, Morawa
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Canola
Cereal Rye
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
KWINANA EAST GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Southern Cross, Merredin, Northam, York, Moora, Wongan Hills
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Canola
Cereal Rye
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
M igh requirement for labour – high
H

Western Australia
ALBANY GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Albany, Lake Grace, Cranbrook, Wagin, Katanning, Kojonup, Hyden, Narrogin
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Canola
Cereal Rye
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
ESPERANCE GRAIN CHART

Grain harvest towns: Esperance, Salmon Gums, Ravensthorpe, Lake King
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Canola
Cereal Rye
Lupins
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Faba beans
Low requirement for labour – little Medium requirement for labour – some igh requirement for labour – high
H

Western Australia
ALBANY Travel
Albany is a regional city in the Great Southern Albany is 409 kilometres south of Perth along the
area of Western Australia, south of Perth. Lying Albany Highway, which connects with Highway
on the protected Princess Royal Harbour, which One to the eastern states. Daily bus services
is part of the magnificent King George’s Sound, operate to and from Perth. Virgin Airline flights
it is flanked by the Southern Ocean, with operate from Perth to Albany. Public transport is
spectacular ranges and hinterland. Albany is available around the city.
WA’s oldest settlement.

Harvest Trail Information Service Accommodation
1800 062 332
Albany has many hotels, motels, several caravan
[email protected]
parks, farm stays, retreats, holiday homes and a
backpacker hostel.
Places to visit
Whaling Station Museum, Middleton beach,
Princess Royal fortress on Mount Adelaide,
Residency Museum and Old Gaol, the Brig BROOME
‘Amity’, Windfarm, Discovery Bay, the Gap and
Natural bridge, National Anzac Centre Located in the Far North of Western Australia,
Bibbulmun track and Perth artificial Broome is the gateway to the Kimberly region.
dive reef. It is famous for its rich history as a pearling port,
and its sunset camel rides along Cable beach.
Tourist information The majority of horticulture work can be
Albany Visitor Centre found 20 kilometres to the East of Broome
221 York Street along Broome Road.
Albany WA 6330
08 6820 3700 Harvest Trail Services provider
[email protected] NT Farmers Association
www.theamazingalbany.com.au Shop 15a Coolalinga Shopping Centre
Seasons
08 8983 3233
January–December: Strawberries [email protected]
June–September: Vine pruning www.ntfarmers.org.au
October–May: Grapes

Western Australia
Places to visit BUSSELTON

Broome is home to the world’s largest The city of Busselton is in the south west region
population of humpback whales who migrate of Western Australia, south of Perth. The region
to the Kimberly region to spend the winter is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty.
months in the warmer waters. The famous The region supports the large wine grape
horizontal falls at Talbot Bay is a tourist growing enterprises of the Margaret River and
destination not to be missed. Geographe wine regions.

Broome Visitor Centre Rural Enterprises Australia
1 Hamersley Street Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
Broome WA 6725 Vasse WA 6280
08 9195 2200 08 6166 9124
www.visitbroome.com.au www.ruralenterprises.com.au

January–December: Vegetables Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Dunsborough
November–April: Grapes Caves, Forest Adventures, Busselton Jetty
and Underwater Observatory, Geographe Bay
Travel beaches, wineries, whale watching
(September to December).
Broome is located 2415 kilometres north of Perth
and 1965 kilometres west of Darwin. Broome has
an airport, and you will find this is the quickest
Tourist information
way to travel. Otherwise, Coach Operators run Busselton Visitor Centre
services to and from Darwin or Perth. 17 Foreshore Parade
Busselton WA 6280
08 9780 5911
[email protected]
www.westernaustralia.com/en/
Accommodation VisitorCentre/Busselton_Visitor_
There is a range of options in and around Centre/56b268b92cbcbe7073ae2681
Broome, including several backpacker hostels,
hotels, motels, resorts, B&Bs, caravan parks and Seasons
camping grounds. January–December: Potatoes
February–December: Grapes
July–March: Avocados
July–September: Citrus

Western Australia

Busselton is 225 kilometres south of Perth along One Mile Jetty, Lighthouse Keepers Cottage
the Forest Highway. Daily bus services (Transwa Museum and the Blowholes, Carnarvon
and Veola Transport) operate to and from Perth. Heritage Precinct, Gwoonwardu Mia –
Skywest Alrline flights operate from Perth to Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Quobba Coastline,
Bussleton. There is limited public transport Gascoyne Food Trail, Rocky Pools, Carnarvon
around the town. Space and Technology Museum.
Tourist information
Carnarvon Visitor Centre
Accommodation 21 Robinson Street
Carnarvon WA 6701
Busselton has many hotels, motels, several 08 9941 1146
caravan parks, farm stays, retreats, holiday [email protected]
homes and a hostel. There are also hostels in www.carnarvon.org.au
Dunsborough, some 30kms to the west of
Busselton. Seasons
January–December: Bananas
January–December: Tomatoes
CARNARVON April–December: Grapes
November–May: Mangoes
The town of Carnarvon, the hub of the December–May: Rockmelons, watermelons
Gascoyne, is located north of Perth. Carnarvon’s
unique location, warm sunny winter and mild Travel
summer makes the town a wonderful place for
a truly memorable holiday. Carnarvon is an ideal Carnarvon is a 904 kilometres drive, from Perth
location for travellers to restock supplies, sample taking the Brand Highway to Geraldton and
locally grown produce, fish and explore outlying then the North West Coastal Highway further
areas which provide a diverse range of natural north. It is on the bus route north from Perth
attractions. and south from Darwin. It is serviced daily by
bus and Skippers Airline from Perth.
1800 062 332
www.harvesttrail.gov.au Carnarvon has numerous hotels, motels and
caravan parks.

Western Australia
DENMARK Travel
Denmark is located on the banks of the Denmark is 50 kilometres west of Albany and
Denmark River on the south coast of Western 400 kilometres south of Perth. Regular bus
Australia. It was settled as a timber town but as services operate daily from Perth to Denmark
timber stocks declined, many settlers turned to and airline flights operate from Perth to nearby
dairying on the cleared land. In recent times Albany.
economic activities have diversified into
viticulture, horticulture, tourism and animal
husbandry.

Harvest Trail Information Service Denmark has a number of motels, guesthouses,
B&Bs, lodges, caravan parks, chalets, villas,
1800 062 332
cottages and a short stay backpacker hostel.
[email protected]
Places to visit
Valley of the Giants, featuring the Tree Top Walk, DONNYBROOK
Bibbulmun Track, Denmark River Mouth, district
wineries, beaches and coastal scenery, Greens Donnybrook is situated about 200 kilometres
Pool, bush walking tracks, district art studios south of Perth. Surrounded by stunning forests,
and galleries. winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush
orchards, Donnybrook is considered to be the
Tourist information largest apple producing area in Western
Australia.
Denmark Visitor Centre
73 South Coast Highway Harvest Trail Services provider
Denmark WA 6333
08 9848 2648 Rural Enterprises Australia
[email protected] Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
www.discoverdenmark.com.au Vasse WA 6280
08 6166 9124
www.ruralenterprises.com.au
February–April: Grapes
June–September: Vine pruning Places to visit
October–December: Grapes
Gnomesville, Preston River foreshore,
Indigenous sculpture park, Free Pump Track,
Golden Valley Tree Park, Blackwood River Valley
walking trails, wineries, Apple Fun Park.

Western Australia
Tourist information FRANKLAND

Donnybrook Visitor Information Centre Frankland is a small town about 4 hours drive
Old Railway Station, South Western Highway south of Perth, in the Great Southern area of WA.
Donnybrook WA 6239 Frankland is the gateway to the Stirling Range
08 9731 1720 National Park. Eco-tourism is a feature of the
[email protected] area with many permanent lakes, the Frankland
www.donnybrookwa.com.au River and magnificent wildflowers as the main
attractions.
Balingup Visitor Centre
South West Highway
Balingup WA 6253
08 9764 1818 Harvest Trail Information Service
[email protected]
1800 062 332
www.balinguptourism.com.au/contact
[email protected]
Seasons
January–December: Apples/Pears
Places to visit
February–April: Grapes Wildflower walk, Stirling Ranges, wineries and
June–August: Vine pruning cellar doors, Sukey Hill Lookout, Station House
October–March: Stone fruit Museum, Alkoomi Winery, Ferngrove Winery,
Frankland River, Lakes Poorarecup, Nunijup and
Travel Unicup, The Old Post Office, district wildflowers
and the local Heritage Trail.
Donnybrook is 206 kilometres south of Perth
and 36 kilometres south east of Bunbury on
the South Western Highway.
Tourist information
Cranbrook Centre Shire Office
19 Gathorne Street
Cranbrook WA 6321
08 9826 1008
Donnybrook has motels, hotels, caravan parks, www.cranbrook.wa.gov.au
camping and transit parks, B&Bs, chalets and
backpacker hostels. Seasons
February–April: Grapes

Western Australia

Frankland can be reached 370 kilometres south Chittering Valley Wine Trail, Gingin town centre,
of Perth via the Albany Highway, turning off and CU@Park Cafe, West Coast Honey, Gravity
travelling 42 kilometres towards Manjimup to Centre, wildflower tours (spring time).
the west. Manjimup is 111 kilometres further
west of Frankland. Bus services operate daily to Tourist information
and from Perth to Albany passing through
Cranbrook as well as a regular bus service to Gingin Community Resource Centre
Manjimup operating from Perth each day. 1A Lilly King Place
Gingin WA 6503
08 9575 1253
[email protected]
www.gingin.net/gingin-community-
Accommodation resource-centre
There is a caravan park in town and some Seasons

vineyard properties offer chalet and dormitory
style accommodation on site. January–February: Grapes
January–December: Blueberries, citrus
August–January: Avocados
GINGIN November–January: Stone fruit
Nestled in the valleys to the north of Perth, Travel

Gingin is one of the oldest towns in Western
Australia. It has a substantial number of Gingin is a one hour drive from Perth.
historical buildings and the lazy, tree-lined Bus service through Transwa departs
Gingin Brook runs through the heart of the from East Perth and Midland.
settlement.

Rural Enterprises Australia Accommodation
Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive The Shire of Gingin has a variety of
Vasse WA 6280 accommodation options including a
08 6166 9124 hotel, B&Bs, holiday homes, a caravan park,
[email protected] farm stays and camping grounds.

Western Australia
KUNUNURRA Travel
Kununurra is midway between Broome WA and There are bus and air services available from
Darwin NT. It was initially set up as the Perth and Broome or Darwin. It is a long way
construction centre for the damming of the Ord to travel by any means, especially by car.
River, one of the country’s largest irrigation
projects. The rich and black alluvial soil of the
Ord Valley has been useful for growing many
horticultural crops but the area flourished with
the building of the Lake Argyle Dam, completed Accommodation
in 1972. Dry season is April to October. There are many hotels, motels, caravan parks
and backpacker hostels in the town. Visitors are
Harvest Trail Services provider well catered for in such a remote place.
NT Farmers Association
Shop 15a Coolalinga Shopping Centre
08 8983 3233
[email protected] LANCELIN
www.ntfarmers.org.au Lancelin is a small fishing and tourist town
about 1.5 hour’s drive north of Perth. It is close
Places to visit to the shipwreck site of the Vergulde Draeck or
Mirima Hidden Valley National Park, Lake Argyle, Gilt Dragon that was wrecked on rocks close to
Celebrity Tree Park, the road from Kununurra shore in 1656. Over the past few years several
to Wyndham. large vegetable growers have relocated their
businesses from north of Perth to Lancelin due
Tourist information to urban encroachment in the Wanneroo area.
Kununurra Visitor Centre Harvest Trail Services provider

75 Coolibah Drive
Kununurra WA 6743 Rural Enterprises Australia
1800 586 868 1/14 Burler Drive,
[email protected] Vasse WA 6280
www.visitkununurra.com 08 6166 9124
[email protected]
Seasons www.ruralenterprises.com.au
April–November: Watermelons, muskmelons

June–December: Vegetables
October–December: Mangoes

Western Australia

Lancelin faces west to the Indian Ocean and the Lancelin has a hotel along with chalet, B&B,
local beaches are protected by several small hostel and caravan park accommodation.
islands. Massive sandhills surround the town on Some farms may offer accommodation on site.
a remote stretch of coastline just north of Perth.
Lancelin is the gateway to Australia’s finest
windsurfing and is noted on the International
Windsurfing Circuit. The winds which roar
through the shallow bays off the Indian Ocean MANJIMUP/PEMBERTON
are ideal conditions for windsurfing and a day
does not go by that the bay is not littered with Includes:
speeding sailboards. Bridgetown and Nannup.
Nestled directly behind the township of Manjimup is 300 kilometres south of Perth on
Lancelin, the sand dunes are the largest in the the South Western Highway. It lies among the
state containing absolutely nothing but pure giant Karri and Jarrah forests of Western
white sand and no vegetation. They are around Australia. Close to the coast between the Indian
2 kilometres long and provide the perfect spot and Southern Oceans, the area is cool enough
for sandboarding. A spectacular sight at sunrise to grow pome fruits which ripen during
or sunset. summer.

Lancelin Community Resource and Rural Enterprises Australia
Visitor Centre Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
117 Gingin Road Vasse WA 6280
Lancelin WA 6044 08 6166 9124
08 9655 2033 [email protected]
[email protected] www.ruralenterprises.com.au
www.lancelin.net
Places to visit
Seasons Manjimup Timber Park, Tree Towers, King Jarrah
January–December: Vegetables Heritage Trail, The Four Aces and One Tree Bridge.

Lancelin is 127 kilometres north of Perth and Pemberton Visitor and Tourist Centre
can be reached by the Mitchell Freeway and 29 Brockman Street
State Route 2. Transwa runs a twice weekly Pemberton WA 6260
bus from Perth to Lancelin. 08 9776 1133
[email protected]
www.pembertonvisitor.com.au

Western Australia
Manjimup Visitor Centre MARGARET RIVER

151 Giblett Street
Manjimup WA 6258 Margaret River is located 280 kilometres
08 9771 1831 south of Perth on the southern coast, facing
[email protected] the Indian Ocean. Originally a timber town, the
www.manjimupwa.com main industries now are vineyards, wineries and
dairying. Tourism is of major importance along
Seasons with a prominent craft industry.
January–December: Strawberries Harvest Trail Services provider

January–December: Avocados
February–April: Grapes Rural Enterprises Australia
July–August: Vine pruning Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
September–December: Grapes Vasse WA 6280
October–April: Stone fruit 08 6166 9124
November–January: Cherries [email protected]
November–May: Apples/Pears www.ruralenterprises.com.au

Bus services depart Perth daily. It is accessible by Rotary Park, Margaret River Old Settlement
road via the South Western Highway south to Historical Museum, Heritage Trail, vineyards
Bunbury and then further south to Manjimup. and wineries, berry farm, Cape Leeuwin
Lighthouse, Caves in Margaret River and
Augusta, National Trust homes and St Thomas
More Catholic Church. Wild flowers from
September to November.
Accommodation
Manjimup has a good range of hotels, motels,
Tourist information
caravan parks, guesthouses, cabins, B&Bs, farm Margaret River Visitor Centre
stays and camping options. There is hotel, 100 Bussell Highway
motel, caravan park and chalet accommodation Margaret River WA 6285
available in Pemberton along with cottages, 08 9780 5911
farm stays, B&Bs, retreats and resorts. [email protected]
www.margaretriver.com
Seasons
September–May: Grapes

Western Australia

Margaret River is 280 kilometres south The Moore river and surrounding parks and
of Perth following the South Western Highway gardens. Western Wildflower Farm, nearby
to Busselton and then the Bussell Highway coastal towns of Jurien Bay and Lancelin; The
to Margaret River. Vineyards can be up to Pinnacles at Cervantes and the Benedictine
50 kilometres from the Margaret River Township. Monastery town of New Norcia are all in the
Moora region.
Tourist information
Accommodation Moora Visitor Information
65 Padbury Street
Margaret River has many hotels, motels, B&Bs, Moora WA 6510
cabins and a couple of hostels. Camping is only 08 9653 1053
allowed at designated caravan parks and [email protected]
camping grounds. www.mooracrc.net.au
Seasons
MOORA
Travel
Includes:
Dandaragan and Badgingarra. Moora is located 190 kilometres from Perth on
the Great Northam Highway. Bus service to and
The town of Moora is located 190 kilometres from Perth operate 4 times a week. The local
north of Perth. Traditionally a grain growing Shire Council manage a caravan and chalet park
region, in recent years the area has seen the see: www.moora.wa.gov.au/caravan-parks-
development of citrus and other horticultural camping-and-rv-information.aspx.
crops.

Harvest Trail Information Service Accommodation
1800 062 332
[email protected] Moora has a hotel, motel, caravan and chalet
www.harvesttrail.gov.au park and budget workers’ accommodation.

Western Australia
MOUNT BARKER Travel

Includes: Mount Barker is 359 kilometres south of Perth
Rocky Gully, Kendenup, Narrikup and and 50 kilometres north of Albany on the
Porongurup. Albany Highway. Daily bus services operate
from Perth to Albany via Mount Barker. There is
Mount Barker is a medium sized town located no local public transport available.
359 kilometres south of Perth and 50 kilometres
north of Albany in the Great Southern region.
Lying to the south west of the Stirling and to the
north west of the Porongurup ranges, it has a
population of 1500 and serves a wide and diverse Accommodation
agricultural area.
There is a range of accommodation options
Harvest Trail Services provider available in the area including hotels, motels,
caravan and cabin parks and B&Bs.
1800 062 332
[email protected]
PERTH HILLS
Places to visit
Includes:
The Stirling and Porongurup ranges, St Mundaring, Kalamunda, Darlington, Carmel and
Werburgh’s Chapel, local wineries, Police Station Pickering Brook.
Museum, All Saints Church, the Old Post Office
and the Mount Barker Heritage Trail. Located approximately 45 minutes east of the
Perth CBD, the Perth Hills offers a mix of natural
Tourist information bush and towering trees, wildflowers, waterfalls,
creeks, orchards and vineyards, art galleries,
Mount Barker Visitor Centre restaurants and cafes.
622–6 Albany Highway
Mount Barker WA 6324 Harvest Trail Services provider
08 9851 1163
[email protected] Rural Enterprises Australia
https://mountbarkerwa.com.au 1/14 Burler Drive,
Vasse WA 6280
Seasons 08 6166 9124
[email protected]
March–April: Grapes www.ruralenterprises.com.au
July–September: Vine pruning

Western Australia
Places to visit SWAN VALLEY

The Mundaring Weir and the famous water Includes:
pipeline to Kalgoorlie are a major attraction. Guildford, West Swan, Herne Hill, Upper Swan
and Bullsbrook.
The Weir precinct is also home to an open-air
cinema and an outdoor concert amphitheatre. The Swan Valley in Western Australia, only 20
The Weir is the start of several interesting minutes from the Centre of Perth, is Western
walking trails through the native bush in the Australia’s oldest wine growing region. The Swan
area as well as the Munda Biddi bike trail which Valley drive is a 32 kilometres loop where you will
is Australia’s longest mountain bike trail. experience a colourful blend of history, people,
art, world-class wine, gourmet goodies and fresh
Tourist information produce.
Mundaring Visitor Centre
7225 Great Eastern Highway
Mundaring WA 6073 Rural Enterprises Australia
08 9290 6645 Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
[email protected] Vasse WA 6280
www.mundaringtourism.com.au/Pages/ 08 6166 9124
default.aspx [email protected]
Seasons
June–August: Apple tree pruning
Places to visit
October–March: Stone fruit Mondo Nougat, the Margaret River Chocolate
November–April: Apples/Pears Company, Guilford Court House and Heritage
Walk Trails. Visit one of the Valley’s famous
Travel roadside stalls with locally grown seasonal
produce or follow the award-winning food and
The Perth Hills are approximately 45 minutes
wine trail, pointing out the many year-round
drive from the Perth CBD. Transperth bus
food and wine experiences on offer. Activities to
services run to Mundaring and Kalamunda. You
be enjoyed in the Swan Valley include riverside
will require your own transport to reach most of
horseback rides, train and tram rides at
the horticulture properties in the Perth Hills.
Whiteman Park or meeting the koalas at the
Caversham Wildlife Park.
Tourist information
Accommodation Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Some accommodation is available in the Perth Corner of Meadow and Swan Streets
Hills including farm stays, chalets, cottages, Guildford WA 6936
glamping, camping and B&Bs. 08 9207 8899
[email protected]
www.swanvalley.com.au

Western Australia

January–December: Vegetables The main attraction in the area is the Yanchep
June–August: Vine pruning National Park which gives the opportunity to
September–April: Grapes experience a true Aussie environment in a
pristine national park. Visitors can experience
Travel Aboriginal culture, participate in a cave tour and
admire heritage architecture, Australian flora
Swan Valley is located 18 kilometres from the and fauna including kangaroos and koalas, walk
centre of Perth and a 10 minute drive from the along the park’s trails, enjoy a picnic in the
Perth Domestic Airport. There is a daily train natural surrounds or dine at one of the park’s
service from Perth to Midland, where further dining facilities.
services can be accessed.
Crystal Cave is open daily for tours and the park
offers a choice of 9 interesting walk trails
ranging in length from 500 metres to 55
kilometres. See collapsed cave systems, gorges,
Accommodation pristine coastal wetlands or haunted historic
remains. Choose a walk trail to suit your fitness
Swan Valley offers a range of accommodation
level and time frame.
including resorts, motels, hotels, self contained
units, farm stays, backpacker hostels, caravan Other attractions include the pinnacles desert
parks, B&Bs and guesthouses. (166 kilometres north) which consists of
thousands of huge limestone pillars which rise
from a stark landscape of yellow sand to form
one of Australia’s most intriguing landscapes. In
places, the pinnacles reach up to 3.5 metres tall.
WANNEROO/CARABOODA Some are jagged, sharp-edged columns, rising
to a point, while others resemble tombstones.
Includes:
Clarkson, Alkimos, Yanchep and Two Rocks. The Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre and
observatory (52 kilometres north east) is a
The adjoining areas of Wanneroo and
“hands-on” science education, astronomy,
Carabooda are located around 30 kilometres
Aboriginal culture and tourist centre, situated
to the north of the Perth CBD. This area is
on the site of the Gravity precinct.
also home to the Yanchep and Neerabup
National Parks. The centre provides information and displays
regarding physics, astronomy and Australian
Harvest Trail Services provider Aboriginal Culture specialising in gravity and
cosmology.
Rural Enterprises Australia
Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive Excellent surfing opportunities are available on
Vasse WA 6280 the numerous beaches located to the west.
08 6166 9124
[email protected]

Western Australia
Tourist information WAROONA/MYALUP

City of Wanneroo local government Myalup is a town in the south west region of WA
authority between Mandurah and Bunbury, nestled
23 Dundebar Road neatly on the coastline. About 30 minutes north
Wanneroo WA 6936 west of Myalup is the largest town of its own
08 9405 5000 shire, Waroona. A rural residential area with
www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/downloads/ more infrastructure, commercial and residential
download/183/visitor_information offerings, Waroona is famed for its agriculture
(dairy as well as horticulture) and tourism
Seasons offerings.
January–December: Strawberries
HTS Provider
November–February: Tomatoes Rural Enterprises Australia
Unit 1, 14 Burler Drive
Travel Vasse WA 6280
08 6166 9124
As Wanneroo/Carabooda now lies on the
[email protected]
northern edge of Perth city there are excellent
transport links with Transperth trains running
frequently from Perth to Butler station, with bus
connections to Wanneroo and Carabooda. The
Places to Visit
Mitchell Freeway runs to Hester Avenue which Myalup is renowned for its excellent beach
links to Wanneroo Road ant then heads north to fishing and pristine white beaches. The
Carabooda. While it is relatively easy to get to coastline is 4WD accessible with vehicles
the area, very few farms would have public restricted to the beach only. Lake Preston at
transport links. Yalgorup National Park – a sanctuary for birds
and wildflowers in season, Whittaker’s Mill, once
an old mill town now a popular rest spot for
travellers. Heritage Trails and Circuits ranging
from 2km to 50km loops. Sea to Art Exhibition,
Accommodation ‘Big Orange’ in Harvey.
Reasonably priced accommodation is difficult
to find in the area. There is a caravan park at Tourist Information
Burns Beach and Joondalup has a range of Waroona Visitor Centre
options including hotels and guesthouses.
Some farms in the area may offer 37 South Western Highway
accommodation on site. Waroona WA 6215
08 9733 1506
[email protected]
www.waroona.wa.gov.au

Western Australia
Seasons
January–May: Vegetables
December–July: Rockmelons
Travel
Coming from Perth, head south through
Mandurah, hugging the coastline for amazing
views and a leisurely drive. It’s roughly 150kms
to either town and should take between
90 minutes and 2 hours.
Accommodation
Myalup Beach Caravan Park is available for
camping or caravanning, other retreats and
chalets, Lake Navarino Holiday Park, Waroona
Caravan Village. There are also several area
where camping is permitted including Martins
Tank and Lane Pool Reserve.

Index
Grain Harvest 14 Wentworth 20,43

NSW 21 Young 20,44
QLD 56
Northern Territory 45
SA 85
VIC 119 Darwin 46
WA 142 Katherine 46,47
New South Wales 15 Queensland 49

Ballina 16,23 Atherton 50,60
Batlow 16,23 Ayr/Giru 50,61
Bourke 16,24 Boonah 50,62
Byron Bay 16,25 Bowen 50,62
Coffs Harbour 16,26 Bundaberg 51,63
Comboyne 16,27 Caboolture 51,64
Dubbo 17,28 Childers 51,65
Euston 17,28 Chinchilla 51,66
Gol Gol 17,29 Cunnamulla 52,66
Griffith 17,30 Dimbulah/Mutchilba 52,67
Hay 17,31 Dirranbandi 52,68
Hillston 18,32 Emerald 52,68
Hunter Valley 18,32 Gatton 52,69
Leeton 18,33 Gayndah 53,70
Lismore 18,34 Gin Gin 53,71
Moree 18,35 Goondiwindi 53,72
Mungindi 19,36 Innisfail 53,72
Narrabri 19,36 Laidley 53,73
Narromine 19,37 Lakeland 54,74
Orange 19,38 Mareeba 54,75
Sydney Basin 19,38 Mundubbera 54,75
Tooleybuc 19,39 Stanthorpe 54,76
Trangie 20,40 St George 55,77
Tumbarumba 20,40 Sunshine Coast 55,78
Warren 20,41 Townsville 55,78
Wee Waa 20,42 Tully 55,79
Yeppoon 55,80

South Australia 81 Koo Wee Rup 115,124
Adelaide Hills 82,88 Maffra 115,125
Angaston 82,88 Mansfield 116,125
Barmera 82,89 Mildura 116,126
Berri 82,90 Mornington Peninsula 116,127
Cadell 82,91 Myrtleford 116,128
Clare 82,91 Nangiloc 117,129
Coonawarra 83,92 Nyah 117,129
Langhorne Creek 83,93 Robinvale 117,130
Loxton 83,94 Shepparton 117,131
Lyndoch 83,94 Swan Hill 118,132
McLaren Vale 83,95 Warragul 118,133
Nuriootpa 83,96 Werribee 118,134
Paringa 84,96 Yarra Valley 118,135
Penola 84,97
Western Australia 137
Renmark 84,98
Tanunda 84,99 Albany 138,145
Waikerie 84,99 Broome 138,145
Busselton 138,146
Tasmania 101 Carnarvon 138,147
Burnie 102,105 Denmark 138,148
Deloraine 102,106 Donnybrook 139,148
Devonport 102,107 Frankland 139,149
Huonville 103,108 Gingin 139,150
Launceston 103,109 Kununurra 139,151
New Norfolk 103,110 Lancelin 139,151
Richmond 104,110 Manjimup/Pemberton 140,152
Scottsdale 104,111 Margaret River 140,153
Smithton 104,112 Moora 140,154
Ulverstone 104,113 Mount Barker 140,155
Perth Hills 141,155
Victoria 114 Swan Valley 141,156
Bairnsdale/Lindenow 115,121 Wanneroo/Carabooda 141,157
Beechworth/Stanley 115,122 Waroona/Myalup 141,158
Cobram 115,122
Echuca 115,123

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