If you are backpacking Australia and looking for work, this post will help you find fruit picking work in Tasmania.
At GAFFL we know that it can be difficult to find fruit picking work in Australia. There are a few websites out there that are great for finding fruit picking jobs but there are also websites that ask you for money before showing you any job listings. There are farms all over Australia that have openings but don’t post them. We’ve devised a way for backpackers in Australia to find these jobs free of any cost. We have also written about how to find fruit picking work in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia. This post will focus on helping you with fruit picking in Tasmania. Additionally, you can try checking out our many hostel guides to fruit picking jobs in Australia. For Tasmania specifically, you can check out our guide on some of the best working hostels to find fruit picking jobs in Tasmania.
Here’s how it works: choose a location that is currently harvesting a fruit/crop and then contact a farm in that area to find out if they have an opening. We have provided you with contact details for different farms in the area, as well as ideas about other things to do, information about accommodations, and directions on how to get there. We retrieved most of the contact information below from the yellow pages or Facebook. We don't have any affiliation with the farms or wineries listed below.
Before contacting the farms directly, you may have luck finding fruit picking work in Tasmania by browsing through the Australian Government’s Harvest website. All of the harvest information below was directly sourced from the Australian Government’s Harvest website.
Another great way to find harvest work is to contact the Harvest Labour Service provider in your area. You can find their contacts here.
Meet Other Travelers in Tasmania
Once you decide on a location, if you need a ride to a particular area you can try checking out the many trips started by Gafflers in Australia. Also, you can use GAFFL to meet other travelers and tour Australia after you’ve completed your fruit picking work in Tasmania. You can see trips created by Gafflers in Australia below.
Smithton
When should I go?
January- December
Vegetables- Demand for harvest workers is high from January to June.
Contact Information for farms in the Smithton area:
West Montagu Berries
Phone: 0467 317 327
Address: 409 West Montagu Rd, West Montagu TAS 7330
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WestMontaguBerries/about/?ref=page_internal
What are some other things to know about Smithton?
While staying in Smithton you should visit the Tarkine forests, Arthur River and Cape Grim on the West coast. You can also explore Dismal Swamp and the historic town of Stanley.
Accommodations: While in Smithton you can stay in luxury suites, hotels, motels, B&B’s, campgrounds and caravan parks.
Directions: Smithton is one hour’s drive West of Burnie along the Bass Highway. There is no rail, air, or bus services to or from Smithton.
Burnie
When should I go?
January- December
Vegetables- Demand for harvest workers is high from January to June.
February- April
Apples- Demand for harvest workers is steady for the whole period.
November- May
Berries- Demand for harvest workers is high from December to May.
December- February
Cherries- Demand for harvest workers is steady for the whole period.
Contact Information for farms in the Burnie area:
Tasmanian Fruit Tree Growers
Phone: (03) 6437 2072
Address: 270 Pine Rd, Penguin TAS 7316
Email: hazelbrooknursery@bigpond.com
Website: https://www.tasfruittreegrowers.com.au/
Wholesalers of hazelnut trees.
What are some other things to know about Burnie?
When passing through Burnie you should visit Emu Valley Rhododendrom, Hellyers Road Distillery, Guide Falls Waterfall, Guide Falls Animal Farm, Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Makers’ Workshop & Creative Paper Mill, Little Penguin Observation Centre, Fernglade Platypus Trail, Burnie Park.
Accommodations: There are hotels, motels, caravan parks, and a hostel in town.
Directions: Burnie is 152 kms north west of Launceston. Daily bus services operate from both Launceston and Hobart and there is a direct air service from Melbourne to Burnie daily.
Ulverstone
When should I go?
January- December
Vegetables- Demand for harvest workers is high from January to June.
November- May
Berries- Demand for harvest workers is high from December to May.
Contact Information for farms in the Ulverstone area:
Kindred Feijoas
Phone: (03) 6429 3238
Address: Kindred TAS 7310
Ayers G P & M W Pty Ltd
Phone: 0419 036 423
Address: 21 Pilgrims Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310
Email: shane@ayersorchards.com.au
Viney W R
Phone: (03) 6427 2016
Address: K310 Main Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310
Costa Exchange
Phone: (03) 6422 6900
Address: 211 Brooke St, East Devonport TAS 7310
What are some other things to know about Ulverstone?
While in Ulverstone you should visit the Ulverstone History Museum, Woodcraft Gallery & Workshop, Ulverstone Waterslide, the miniature railway, Leven Canyon, Preston Falls, Dial Range, Wings Wildlife Park, Kaydale Lodge, Gunns Plains Cave and Braddons lookout
Accommodations: There are several hotels, motels, caravan parks, cabin parks, guesthouses, B&B’s and hostels in town.
Directions: Ulverstone is 28 kms east of Burnie, 25 kms west of Devonport, and 125 kms north west of Launceston. There are regular air services to Burnie from Hobart and Melbourne as well as daily bus services from Hobart and Launceston. An hourly bus service operates from Ulverstone through Burnie to Wynyard each day. The daily ferry service to and from Melbourne operates from Devonport.
Devonport
When should I go?
January- December
Vegetables- Demand for harvest workers is high from January to June.
March- May
Apples- Demand for harvest workers is steady for the whole period.
December- April
Berries- Demand for harvest workers is steady for the whole period.
December- January
Cherries- Demand for harvest workers is steady for the whole period.
Contact Information for farms in the Devonport area:
Sassafras Orchards
Phone: (03) 6426 7373
Address: 143 Native Plains Rd, Sassafras TAS 7307
What are some other things to know about Devonport?
When you’re in Devonport you should visit the Tasmanian Arboretum, Home Hill (home of Joseph Lyons), Don River railway, Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre, Maritime Museum, Australia Weaving Mills Factory Outlet, Antique Emporium, Mersey Bluff and Bluff Beach, Penguin rookery at Lillico Beach, Simon Martin Whips Studio, and The Big Big House.
Accommodations: There are hotels, motels, caravan parks, B&B’s, guesthouses, and hostels in town.
Directions: Devonport is 98 kms north west of Launceston.There are regular flights from Melbourne to Devonport airport. There is a daily bus service from Hobart and regular bus services between Launceston and Devonport.
Deloraine
When should I go?
January- December
Vegetables- Demand for harvest workers is high from January to June.
December- May
Berries- Demand for harvest workers is the highest from December to April.
Contact Information for farms in the Deloraine area:
Nerrigundah Blueberries
Phone: 0473 448 744
Address: Western Creek TAS 7304
Email: nerrigundah.blueberries@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/NerrigundahBlueberries
Three Willows Vineyard
Phone: 0478 669 211
Address: 46 Montana Rd, Red Hills TAS 7304
Email: 3willowsvineyard@gmail.com
Website: https://3willows.com.au/
Lees Orchard
Phone: 0478 669 211
Address: 161 John Lees Dr, Dilston TAS 7252
Email: 3willowsvineyard@gmail.com
Website: https://3willows.com.au/
Longford Berries
Phone: 0409 911 972
Address: 119 Bulwer St, Longford TAS 7301
Email: dennismbetts@gmail.com
East Tamar Cherries
Phone: 0409 215 791
Address: 2280 East Tamar Hwy, Mt Direction TAS 7252
Bilambil Berry Farm
Phone: 0417 317 229
Address: 270 Pipers River Rd, Turners Marsh TAS 7267
Pinot Shop
Phone: (03) 6331 3977
Address: 135 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250
Email: info@pinotshop.com
Website: https://www.pinotshop.com/
What are some other things to know about Deloraine?
Deloraine is in the heart of the Great Western Tiers Touring Route and when you’re visiting you’ll have great access to Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair National Park, Mole Creek Karst National Park, and the Great Western Tiers. You should also explore Yarns artwork in silk, Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum. There are two national events that are very popular in The Meander Valley, they are AGFEST, a national agricultural event, which takes place in May each year and The Deloraine Craft Fair which is in November.
Accommodations: There are hotels, motels, caravan parks, B&B’s, guesthouses, and hostels in town.
Directions: Deloraine is located 51 kms west of Launceston and is a 30 minute drive from Launceston or Devonport. There are no rail, bus or air services to Deloraine.