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

RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
BourkeNew South Wales---PeakPeak-------
HilstonNew South Wales---PeakPeakPeak------
MoreeNew South Wales--LowPeakPeak-------
NarrabriNew South Wales---PeakPeak-------
NarromineNew South Wales---PeakPeak-------
TrangieNew South Wales---LowLow-------
WarrenNew South Wales---PeakPeak-------
Wee WaaNew South Wales---PeakPeak-------
DimbulahQueensland------------
DirranbandiQueensland------------
EmeraldQueensland--LowLowLow-------
GoondiwindiQueensland------------
St GeorgeQueensland--LowLowLowLow------

Find Cotton farms on the Work Map

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