Horticulture and Harvest Jobs Programme – Jobs in South Australia
South Australia is the first major area for Horticulture or Harvest work to start in Australia. This is due to it’s location near major cities like Melbourne (in Victoria) and Adelaide (South Australia). The Horticulture work available in South Australia is Vineyard work, pruning vines and work starts in June each year.
There are 20 positions in South Australia are available from June to August and are allocated to applicants on a first come first serve basis.
To apply or register your interest please see the How to apply section on the Australia Horticulture Jobs Programme page or call 0207 353 7699 to speak to someone about the horticulture programme and your paid job confirmed before you arrive in Australia.
Where is the Horticulture Work in South Australia
Naracoorte: Renowned for its world-class wineries, Naracoorte is located in the midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, Situated in the heart of the limestone coas region. Perfect for a work away experience. The abundant natural attractions are all here for some good free fun so relax from the city pressures maybe visit a cave or two. Naracoorte is a place that never fails to entertain.
Barossa Valley: The Barossa Valley is Australia’s most famous wine region and home to the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Horticulture work in the Barossa Valley starts in June and there are many accommodation options available for you, which Intern Options can organise before you arrive.
How to get to Your Harvest Job
Intern Options can help you plan your arrival in Australia. The closest airport to fly into is Adelaide, but Melbourne is also close to the areas you will be working and there are cheap bus travel available to be booked online before you arrive.
Finding your way to Naracoorte in South Australia’s South East region is easy. If arriving by coach/ bus from Melbourne (Via Horsham), visit www.vline.com.au; from Adelaide visit www.premierstateliner.com.au; from Sydney (via Melbourne and Boardertown) visit www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Background Information on South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia’s six states and two territories.
It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by Northern Territory and Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Southern Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
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Interested in Applying for Horticulture work in Australia in 2010
To apply or register your interest please see the How to apply section on the Australia Horticulture Jobs Programme page or call 0207 353 7699 to speak to someone about the horticulture programme and your paid job confirmed before you arrive in Australia.
