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Posted:
My friend and I are thinking of spending our summer holidays fruit picking to earn some money, get fit and to generally have a bit of fun.
we are thinking we might make it our "Schoolies" celebrations and then hanging around to work for as long as we can manage. we see it as giving us a bit of independence (we would have to manage our finances and everything) and, like i said, a bit of fun (despite the hard work that everyone tells me fruit picking is, but we're ok with that)
has anyone had any experience with this? and do you have any advice about where to go? or other advice in general?
we are pretty much limited to victoria, but if anyone knows anywhere really good elsewhere that isnt too far away, feel free to add that too!
My friend and I are thinking of spending our summer holidays fruit picking to earn some money, get fit and to generally have a bit of fun.
we are thinking we might make it our "Schoolies" celebrations and then hanging around to work for as long as we can manage. we see it as giving us a bit of independence (we would have to manage our finances and everything) and, like i said, a bit of fun (despite the hard work that everyone tells me fruit picking is, but we're ok with that)
has anyone had any experience with this? and do you have any advice about where to go? or other advice in general?
we are pretty much limited to victoria, but if anyone knows anywhere really good elsewhere that isnt too far away, feel free to add that too!
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Location: heathmont, victoria, australia
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Location: heathmont, victoria, australia
Posted:
yer its hard work, but it is rewarding, go victoria, why go anywhere else
yer its hard work, but it is rewarding, go victoria, why go anywhere else
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Posted:
eh well picking isnt picking neccessarily. Some fruit are really hard like Lemons which have a spiky tree which rips you to shreds, and you fill sacks which are heavy. then there are easier ones like Cherries (which I picked last summer) which are relatively easy work. Still even with Cherrys there are plenty of ppl who start and dont come back the next day cuz its too hard for them.
Also some places pay per hour, and some places pay per weight / bucket / etc.
So yeah - it can be good, it can also be crap. Apparently eggplant is really bad, but I dont think they are grown in Vic.
good luck,
Josh
eh well picking isnt picking neccessarily. Some fruit are really hard like Lemons which have a spiky tree which rips you to shreds, and you fill sacks which are heavy. then there are easier ones like Cherries (which I picked last summer) which are relatively easy work. Still even with Cherrys there are plenty of ppl who start and dont come back the next day cuz its too hard for them.
Also some places pay per hour, and some places pay per weight / bucket / etc.
So yeah - it can be good, it can also be crap. Apparently eggplant is really bad, but I dont think they are grown in Vic.
good luck,
Josh
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Posted:
Found the following on www.anyworkanywhere.com
Details are on the site on how to contact them.
Maybe google "fruit picking" and check out the results??
Or check out notice board at the local backpackers maybe?
Or i've also listed names of companies in Victoria, with type of fruit and months of picking, and you could contact them direct (grab a white pages) and see if they can give you more details?
I work for SPC Ardmona and we have factories is Goulburn Valley, Kyrabram and Mooropna in Victoria, but unfortunatly this is my last week so i can't really help you out
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Trisome Orchards In Adelong NSW Need Pickers From The Beginning Of November Until Xmas
10/12 active and enthusiastic people are wanted to pick Cherries, Nectarines, Apples And Figs.There is some packing work available for those who prefer to work in the shade.
Pay is by piece rate except for figs which are paid hourly.
Accommodation is available at a camping sites and a hostel in the nearby town and transport to and from work is provided for those that need it.
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R J Cornish Are Looking For Pickers To Assist With Our Crop Of Pears, Peaches And Apples
We are located in Cobram which is a country town on the Murray River in northern Victoria, Australia
The harvest is likely to start in late January and extend to mid to late March
We offer good working conditions and the chance to get fit and healthy at the same time.
Work will be available Monday to Friday (weather and crop permitting) with the strong possibility of Sunday work. Please note we cannot employ persons for weekends only or for very short periods of time.
Accommodation Is Available
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Town - Type of Fruit - Picking Months
Ardmona Pears, Peaches, Tomatoes February-April
Cobram Pears, Peaches, Apricots January-March
Dalmore Asparagus September-November
Emerald Flowers, Flower bulbs January-March
Eucha Strawberries, Tomatoes October-December
Healesville Cherries, Berries January-February
Invegordon Pears, Peaches January-March
Kiewa Valley Tobacco January-April
Kyabram Pears, Peaches October, December-April
Lake Boga Grapes February-March
Main Ridge Apples March
Mildura Grapes, Citrus fruit January-February
Nyah Grapes January-March
Ovens Valley Tobacco January-April
Robinvale Grapes January-April
Rochester Tomatoes February-April
Rosebud Apples March-April
Shepparton Pears, Peaches, Apples January-April
Silvan Cherries, Berries October-February
Sunraysia Grapes February-April
Swan Hill Grapes February-April
Tatura Pears, Peaches January-April
Tongala Tomatoes February-April
Found the following on www.anyworkanywhere.com
Details are on the site on how to contact them.
Maybe google "fruit picking" and check out the results??
Or check out notice board at the local backpackers maybe?
Or i've also listed names of companies in Victoria, with type of fruit and months of picking, and you could contact them direct (grab a white pages) and see if they can give you more details?
I work for SPC Ardmona and we have factories is Goulburn Valley, Kyrabram and Mooropna in Victoria, but unfortunatly this is my last week so i can't really help you out
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Trisome Orchards In Adelong NSW Need Pickers From The Beginning Of November Until Xmas
10/12 active and enthusiastic people are wanted to pick Cherries, Nectarines, Apples And Figs.There is some packing work available for those who prefer to work in the shade.
Pay is by piece rate except for figs which are paid hourly.
Accommodation is available at a camping sites and a hostel in the nearby town and transport to and from work is provided for those that need it.
*********************
R J Cornish Are Looking For Pickers To Assist With Our Crop Of Pears, Peaches And Apples
We are located in Cobram which is a country town on the Murray River in northern Victoria, Australia
The harvest is likely to start in late January and extend to mid to late March
We offer good working conditions and the chance to get fit and healthy at the same time.
Work will be available Monday to Friday (weather and crop permitting) with the strong possibility of Sunday work. Please note we cannot employ persons for weekends only or for very short periods of time.
Accommodation Is Available
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Town - Type of Fruit - Picking Months
Ardmona Pears, Peaches, Tomatoes February-April
Cobram Pears, Peaches, Apricots January-March
Dalmore Asparagus September-November
Emerald Flowers, Flower bulbs January-March
Eucha Strawberries, Tomatoes October-December
Healesville Cherries, Berries January-February
Invegordon Pears, Peaches January-March
Kiewa Valley Tobacco January-April
Kyabram Pears, Peaches October, December-April
Lake Boga Grapes February-March
Main Ridge Apples March
Mildura Grapes, Citrus fruit January-February
Nyah Grapes January-March
Ovens Valley Tobacco January-April
Robinvale Grapes January-April
Rochester Tomatoes February-April
Rosebud Apples March-April
Shepparton Pears, Peaches, Apples January-April
Silvan Cherries, Berries October-February
Sunraysia Grapes February-April
Swan Hill Grapes February-April
Tatura Pears, Peaches January-April
Tongala Tomatoes February-April
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