Queensland
28 jobs on the boardQueensland is the classic 88-day starting point — Bundaberg packing sheds, tropical fruit further north, and cane or broadacre work inland.
Strong year-round; many backpackers start here first.
Jobs by city and town
Each blue dot is a town with open roles — the same listings as the job board. Bigger circle = more listings. Click a town to open its jobs.
Legend
Circle size = number of listings in that city or townClick a town to see its jobs
Listings by state
Ranked by open listings on G'Day Backpacker Jobs (133 total). Open a state to see jobs there.
Regional detail — 88-day hotspots
Towns backpackers actually use for specified work, ranked by current listing volume — not capital-city hospitality.
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AlbanyWA
WA's southern farm and harbour hub — livestock, horticulture and seasonal harvest work around the Great Southern.
4 listings nearby →
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EsperanceWA
Remote south-east WA — broadacre farming, fishing and seasonal regional work on the Southern Ocean.
2 listings nearby →
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DevonportTAS
Gateway to Tasmania via the Spirit of Tasmania ferry — dairy, vegetable and berry farm work nearby.
2 listings nearby →
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DubboNSW
Central West NSW hub for agriculture, livestock and rural hospitality.
2 listings nearby →
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BundabergQLD
Queensland's primary 88-day destination — tomatoes, capsicum, macadamia nuts and seasonal harvests.
1 listings nearby →
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Coffs HarbourNSW
Banana and blueberry capital of NSW — farm work available year-round, peak harvest May to October.
1 listings nearby →
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AthertonQLD
Atherton Tablelands above Cairns — avocados, coffee and tropical fruit in a cooler climate.
1 listings nearby →
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BowenQLD
Mango, tomato and capsicum country — one of Queensland's most cited 88-day farm towns.
1 listings nearby →
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GriffithNSW
Heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area — citrus, grapes and vegetables for 88-day work.
1 listings nearby →
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KununurraWA
East Kimberley irrigation — mangoes, melons and bananas in a remote tropical landscape.
1 listings nearby →
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SheppartonVIC
Goulburn Valley fruit hub — pears, peaches, tomatoes and cherries.
1 listings nearby →
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StanthorpeQLD
Cool-climate Granite Belt — apples, pears, stone fruit and grapes in autumn.
1 listings nearby →
What actually counts toward 88 days
A second-year Working Holiday visa needs roughly three months of specified work in eligible regional Australia — typically plant and animal cultivation (farm / fruit picking), some fishing, forestry, mining or construction roles that meet Home Affairs rules. Capital-city café shifts almost never count, even if the hostel noticeboard says otherwise.
Usually counts
- Fruit picking, packing sheds, farm hands
- Approved regional agriculture and livestock work
- Some fishing, tree planting and mining roles
- Eligible regional construction (check your subclass)
Usually does not
- Hospitality in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane CBDs
- Most capital-city retail and office work
- Cash-in-hand jobs with no payslips or verification
- Work outside eligible postcodes / industries
Read the full rules in our WHV Guide and track progress with the 88-day calculator. Check pay with the Pay Checker.
Where to aim in each state
Use the map for demand, then pick a region that matches the season and your visa plan.
New South Wales
29 jobs on the boardSkip Sydney for visa days. Head to the North Coast bananas and blueberries, Orange stone fruit, or Riverina agriculture instead.
Peaks vary by crop — cherries and stone fruit in summer.
Victoria
29 jobs on the boardMildura and the Sunraysia citrus belt are Victoria's standout specified-work corridor, with grape and packing seasons nearby.
Citrus and grapes drive much of the regional demand.
Western Australia
21 jobs on the boardWestern Australia rewards travellers who go further — Margaret River wine harvest, Mid West farms around Geraldton, and remote regional roles.
Grape harvest often peaks around autumn; north is seasonal.
South Australia
10 jobs on the boardUse Adelaide as a base only briefly — Barossa, Clare Valley and surrounding horticulture are where 88-day work usually sits.
Wine harvest is a major seasonal draw.
Tasmania
10 jobs on the boardTasmania packs berry, apple and dairy work into a compact island — popular with backpackers who want specified work plus cooler weather.
Berry and orchard seasons are the main magnets.
Northern Territory
6 jobs on the boardThe Territory is thinner on classic fruit-picking volume but can work for some regional and remote roles — plan carefully and confirm eligibility.
Dry season is easier for travel and tourism-adjacent stays.
ACT
0 jobs on the boardCanberra is not an 88-day destination for most backpackers. Use it as a stopover, then move to a regional farm hub.
Not a primary specified-work region.
How to choose where to go
- Check the demand map — hotter states mean more current listings, so you are less likely to arrive to an empty noticeboard.
- Pick a regional hub from the hotspot list (Bundaberg, Mildura, wine regions, berry towns) rather than a capital CBD.
- Confirm specified work with the employer before you travel — industry, postcode and payslips matter for Home Affairs.
- Sort housing and pay — use hostels and the pay checker so you do not burn savings while collecting days.
Also useful for your 88 days
Harvest Calendar
See what is being picked, where, and when jobs usually appear.
88 Days Postcode Checker
Check if an Australian postcode qualifies for specified work.
What are 88 Days
How specified work works for a second or third Working Holiday visa.
88-Day Calculator
Track your specified work days toward a second year visa.
Pay Checker
Check your rate against the award minimum before you accept a job.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to do 88 days in Australia?
There is no single best town — it depends on the season and how quickly you need days. Classic hubs include Bundaberg (QLD) for tomatoes and packing, Mildura (VIC/NSW border) for citrus and grapes, and Margaret River or Geraldton in WA for harvest and regional farm work. Use the demand map on this page to see where listings are concentrated right now, then open that region's job page.
Does city hospitality count toward 88 days?
Usually no. Sydney cafés, Melbourne bars and most capital-city hospitality do not count as specified work for a second Working Holiday visa. You generally need approved regional work such as plant and animal cultivation, certain fishing, tree planting, mining or construction in designated areas. Always check the official Home Affairs specified work rules for your visa subclass.
How do I know if a farm job counts as specified work?
Ask the employer which ANZSCO / industry type they will put on your employment verification, confirm the postcode is eligible, and keep payslips. Our WHV Guide and 88-Day Calculator explain the categories backpackers typically use. Prefer roles listed as farm work or fruit picking on regional job pages.
How often is this job demand map updated?
Counts refresh from our published employer listings and Workforce Australia farm-style backfill on a short cache (about every five minutes). The map shows relative demand by state — useful for choosing a region — not a guarantee that every listing will count toward your 88 days.
Should I go where there are the most jobs?
High demand helps you get hired faster, but also check season, accommodation, and whether the work is specified. A quieter regional hub in peak harvest can still be better for visa days than a busy capital city. Pair this map with regional guides and the 88-day calculator before you book a bus or flight.