South Australia

Home to stunning views, there’s at least 50 wineries in this large region and only 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD! With ample opportunity for fruit picking year round, this is the perfect area to work whilst being close to all the action in Adelaide. The Adelaide Hills is centered around the town of Mount Barker and also includes Mount Lofty, Norton Summit, the Torrens Valley, the Onkaparinga Valley and Hahndorf.   Fruit Picking Work in Adelaide Hills February to April – Grape picking February to May – Apples, pears June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Read more

Situated in the famous wine making region of the Barossa Valley, the small town of Angaston is home to some of Australia’s greatest wineries, including Yalumba. Taking its name from George Angas, the town is know for its a German and English heritage. With beautiful parks and a creeks, you can soak up the relaxing vibe.   Fruit Picking Work in Angaston February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Vine training Fruit Picking Jobs in Angaston Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Angaston Getting There Located 77km North East of Read more

Located on the shores of the picturesque Lake Bonney, Barmera relies on its agriculture and viticulture industries to keep the town going. Boasting a Mediterranean climate, the Lake and nearby Murray river are popular for all sorts of water activities year round. The lake is also famous for its sunsets at dusk, capturing the sun ‘melting’ into the water.   Fruit Picking Work in Barmera January to April – Apples, pears, Grape picking June to August – Vine pruning May to February – Citrus October to March – Stonefruit October to December – Cherries Fruit Picking Jobs in Barmera Fruit Read more

An area well known for its fruit orchards and vineyards, Berri gave its name to Australia’s famous juice and fruit company, Berri, which still operates out of the town. The name Berri comes from the Aboriginal phrase ‘beri beri’ which translates to ‘bend in the river’. Home to Australia’s largest winery, Berri Estates, there are heaps of fruit picking jobs in the town, as well as a whole lot of water based activities available on the river in this warm town.   Fruit Picking Work in Berri January to April – Apples, pears, Grape picking May to February – Citrus Read more

Cadell is a small town in the centre of a citrus growing area, located on the mighty Murray River. The town is on the edge of a large agricultural region known as the Riverland. Named after Captain Cadell, it shares its name with Australia’s recent Tour de France champion, Cadel Evans. Remember to check out the Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition, held annually at the Cadell Easter Harvest Festival.   Fruit Picking Work in Cadell January to April – Grape picking May to February – Citrus June to August – Vine pruning October to March – Stonefruit Fruit Picking Jobs Read more

The Clare Valley is well known as a cool climate wine producing region, specialising in dry style Rieslings. Named after County Clare in Ireland, the town of Clare is centered in the Valley that stretches along a 40km corridor, which is home to 40 cellar doors. The first vines were planted in the region in 1851 by some Jesuit priests who had fled Poland.   Fruit Picking Work in Clare Valley February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning Fruit Picking Jobs in Clare Valley Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Clare Valley Getting There Read more

Coonawarra is one of Australia’s best known wine making regions, especially famous for its ‘terra rossa’, or red soil, producing some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon. Located just near the Victorian border, the area is only 12km by 2km, yet nearly all of this land is home to the region’s 32 vineyards. The word Coonawarra comes from the Aboriginal word meaning ‘wild honeysuckle’.   Fruit Picking Work in Coonawarra February to June – Potatoes February to May – Grape picking June to August – Vine pruning December to January – Cherries, beans Fruit Picking Jobs in Coonawarra Fruit Picking Read more

Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s first wine growing regions and today is a well known wine destination in South Australia, specialising in the red drops, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Its main tourism attractions are the popular vineyard cellar doors, where there are award winning restaurants serving the excellent local wine. Harvest work wise you will find jobs picking grapes and pruning grape vines.   Fruit Picking Work in Langhorne Creek February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning Fruit Picking Jobs in Langhorne Creek Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Langhorne Creek Getting There Read more

Loxton is one of the most productive agricultural and horticultural regions in South Australia. It has been reported that one of Loxton’s wineries alone crushes a whopping 85,000 tonnes of grapes per year. The region is also know for it’s dried fruits production and of course its great location on the banks of the Murray.   Fruit Picking Work in Loxton January to April – Apples, Grape picking May to February – Citrus June to August – Vine pruning October to March – Stonefruit Fruit Picking Jobs in Loxton Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Loxton Getting There It’s Read more

Nestled at the base of the Barossa Valley, Lyndoch is small country town that has maintained it English foundations and German influences over time. You’ll expect to find work at wineries here, picking grapes, vine pruning or training. Make sure you get our on a wine tour and explore the region, it’s such a relaxing place.   Fruit Picking Work in Lyndoch February to April – Grape picking June to September – Vine pruning September to December – Vine training Fruit Picking Jobs in Lyndoch Fruit Picking Jobs in South Australia Where’s Lyndoch Getting There Lyndoch is an hours drive Read more