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MAPFruit picking Mildura, a popular destination for backpackers looking for work.
Mildura is located in the far north-western corner of Victoria, on the banks of the Murray River, 400 kilometers from Adelaide and 500 kilometers from Melbourn it is situated near the banks of the River Murray, near the junction with the River Darling.. The region around Mildura is a rich agricultural oasis where a lot of backpackers go and search for work as fruit pickers.
It is an area which has a lot of fruit picking work for backpackers and the backpacker accommodation in the area is setup for fruit pickers. Mildura is famous for its Grape - Picking, Stone Fruits, Onion, Citrus, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Grape - Pruning.The surrounding areas produce cereal grains,sheep and cattle. Mildura has a large amount of employment opportunities and is well serviced for seasonal workers and backpackers wishing to come to the area.
Fruit Picking Mildura, this area is one of Australia's major food bowls providing:
- 95% of dried grapes
- 69% of table grapes
- 55% of almonds
- 41% of pistachios
- 33% of olives
- 24% of carrots
- 23% of asparagus
- 21% of wine grape crush
- 20% of citrus
- 11% lemons
When to go fruit picking there:
September to December - Asparagus
May to January - Citrus
January to May - Grape Picking
May to September - Grape Pruning
May to February - Vegetables
Fruit Picking Mildura: Working Backpacker Hostels
Mildura Oasis Backpacker Working Hostel
230-232 Deakin Avenue,
Mildura.
Ph: 0407 344 251
They supply backpacker employment in the area, with our job network including fruit packing sheds (grape, citrus, garlic, asparagus), farm work, builders labouring and hospitality to name a few. We will arrange your travel to work and back, in one of our buses, for a minimal fee which covers travel costs.
Astra Backpackers
35 Lemon Ave,
Mildura.
PH: (03) 5023 8820
Astra Backpackers provides a leading service for hostel accommodation to travellers from around the globe as well as local tourists. The premises are new built from the ground up and conforms to and beyond current Government requirements.
Mildura International Backpackers
5 Cedar Ave,
Mildura.
Ph: 0408210132
They work hard to help you find work in the local area. At different times of the year you may be able to work in the citrus orchards, vineyards or vegetable fields, or maybe inside in a packing shed. They can provide transport to and from your job and free pick-up from the bus terminals or airport when you arrive in Mildura.
Mildura City Backpackers
50 Lemon Avenue,
Mildura.
Ph: 03 5022 7922
This Unique Heritage Hostel is in a class of its own.Situated in the heart of the city, it is walking distance to Shops, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Cinemas, Supermarkets. They have a total of 48 beds, 3 Queen Size and 42 singles.
Working Hostels Mildura
27 Chaffey Avenue,
Mildura.
PH: 0447 967 537
Is owned and operated by fellow backpackers since 1998, the people who know what it is to travel!
