Farm Work in Sunshine Coast, Queensland — Picking Season Guide
Sunshine Coast is a popular destination for fruit picking and farm work in Queensland. If you are on a 417 or 462 Working Holiday Visa, farm work in regional Australia counts as specified work towards your 88-day requirement for a visa extension. Use the calendar below to find out when crops are in season.
Seasonal Harvest Calendar
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custard Apples | - | - | - | Low | Low | Low | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ginger | - | Low | Low | - | Low | - | - | Low | Low | Low | - | - |
| Pineapples | - | Low | Low | Low | Low | - | - | - | Low | Low | - | - |
| Strawberries | - | - | Low | Low | - | - | Low | Peak | Peak | Peak | Low | - |
What's in Season Now
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