Backpackers

On your backpacking holiday in Mildura you can work and play. Our welcoming hostels offer work and transport, which means that you can enjoy your time in Mildura while earning extra dollars. When the working day is finished you can relax at the numerous entertainment venues such as pubs and nightclubs. There are a number of restaurants that cater for the backpacker at reasonable prices.

Seasonal work opportunities

December to January:  Covers on vines, thinning orange trees

December to April:  Grape picking, shed work, trimming, cart-hands

March to August:  Garlic trimming

May to July:  Orange and mandarin picking

June to August:  Wine grape cane cutting, pruning/pulling out vines

September to November:  Asparagus picking, shed work

September to December:  Planting wine grapes

September:  Picking snow peas and broad beans

September to January:  Vine training and grafting vines

October to November:  Orange and lemon picking

October to December:  Bunch trimming grapes and leaf plucking

November to January/May:  Bean picking, Vegetable picking (eggfruit, broccoli, capsicums)

Frequently asked questions

How much will I get paid?

Rates will vary depending on the type of work. Most will pay by the hour, but some may pay on quantity picked.

What hours/days do I work?

A normal day is 8 hours, generally starting between 6-7am and finishing around 3.30pm. In the middle of the season work can be 7 days a week.

When do I get paid?

Payday is usually Thursday or Friday. Employers won't pay in advance so you must have enough money to last until then.

Where do I stay?

There are many backpacker hostels in the area who can also assist you in finding work as well as providing transport to/from work.  Alternatively tents are sometimes provided on the farm or you may also choose to stay at the closest caravan park or pub.

Is transport provided?

Several backpacker hostels in Mildura provide transport. Otherwise if not staying on site, you will need to arrange your own transport.

What equipment do I need?

You need a small brim hat that protects your head and neck. Long sleeve shirt, hard-wearing pants, solid boots or shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, food and insect repellent.

What is the job like?

The work is repetitious and tiring and often undertaken in hot conditions. You need to be reasonably strong, fit and active.

Getting to Mildura

Getting to the Mildura region is easy. Board a plane, bus or train, or drive yourself along one of the major highways that enter the city from all directions.

Accommodation

Mildura offers many types of accommodation to suit the independent traveler. Choose from clean, comfortable budget accommodation, backpacker hostels, camp sites or on-site caravans at holiday parks.

Ask a VIC

Ask a local expert for advice about what's on, things to see and do and where to stay. Call in at the Mildura or Wentworth Visitor Information Centres for suggestions, help with booking accommodation and tours, and find all the information you need about exploring the region.

Drinking

Relax with a drink and a meal at a friendly country pub, cellar door, wine bar or club in and around Mildura.

 

Eating

Mildura is renowned for its many and diverse opportunities to eat. From the famous and friendly restaurants that line its dining precinct "Feastreet" to events that celebrate food, wine and eating together. From riverside country pubs and cellar doors, to restaurants on historic paddleboats.

Activities and attractions

Never a dull moment in Mildura. There's an activity for everyone - from nature lovers to shoppers, adventure seekers to history nuts, art aficionados and all ages. Discover all of the great things to see and do in and around Mildura.