Cotton Picking Season in Australia
Cotton is grown in 13 regions across Australia. Fruit picking and farm work — including harvesting cotton — counts as specified work for 417 and 462 Working Holiday Visa holders working towards their 88-day requirement.
Best Time to Pick Cotton
Apr(7 regions at peak)May(7 regions at peak)Jun(1 region at peak)
Where to Find Cotton by Month
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BourkeNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| HilstonNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| MoreeNew South Wales | - | - | Low | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NarrabriNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NarromineNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TrangieNew South Wales | - | - | - | Low | Low | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WarrenNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wee WaaNew South Wales | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| DimbulahQueensland | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| DirranbandiQueensland | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EmeraldQueensland | - | - | Low | Low | Low | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GoondiwindiQueensland | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| St GeorgeQueensland | - | - | Low | Low | Low | Low | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Find Cotton farms on the Work Map
Use My Visa Tracker to discover farms, track your specified work days, and count towards your 88-day requirement.