Already have a city in mind?
Shortlist it, check accommodation for your actual dates and work out whether the places you need are reachable without a car.
Explore destinations01 · BEFORE YOU GO
Plan your first stop.
Leave room for the rest.
You don’t need a year-long itinerary. Start with where you’ll land, somewhere to sleep and a realistic idea of when you’ll need to work.
Start with your first stop ↓
01 / PICK A STARTING POINT
Which city should I land in?
Choose somewhere that makes your first few weeks easier. A cheap flight is only part of the cost: look at your first bed, the journey from the airport and how you’ll get around once you’re there.
Happy to follow the work?
Start with your arrival month and how long you want to stay. Our harvest finder compares regional crop seasons and shows farms you can contact.
Find a harvest for your datesConsidering Sydney?
Before you book: compare the whole first week, not just the flight. A late arrival can mean another transport cost or a difficult check-in.
YOUR MONEY, YOUR PACE
How long can I go before I need wages?
Estimate how many weeks your savings will cover. All amounts are in Australian dollars.
Compare accommodation for your first stay · Choose work to investigate
02 / CHOOSE YOUR PACE
Should I travel first or get straight into work?
Work backwards from how long you can cover your expenses without earning. Leave room for applications, course dates and a first payday that might come later than you hoped.
I want to settle in first
Book a short first stay, explore the area and get your essentials organised. Give yourself a date to review your spending and start applying, rather than waiting until money feels tight.
Plan your first weekI want to start earning
Compare jobs before paying for training. Check what the work involves, which requirements apply and whether employers can use the experience you already have.
Find work that suits youTHINKING ABOUT FARM WORK?
Find your harvest
Match your dates to crop seasons, compare regions and shortlist employers. Then ask each farm about its actual start date, hours, accommodation and transport.
Try the harvest finderGoing straight to a farm can make sense when the arrangements are clear. A seasonal calendar or an application form isn’t a job offer—confirm the work and where you’ll stay before travelling there.
03 / GIVE YOURSELF A BASE
Where should I stay when I arrive?
Choose your first accommodation for an easy landing. You can look for a longer stay after you’ve seen the area and know where you’ll be working.
- Arrival: can you check in when your flight gets in, and what happens if it is delayed?
- Location: check the actual journey from the airport and to likely workplaces.
- Everyday costs: compare kitchen access, laundry, transport and any deposits alongside the room price.
- Flexibility: read cancellation and extension terms before paying for a long stay.
04 / FIGURE OUT TRANSPORT
Should I get a car?
Let the trip decide. You might manage your first city stop without one, then reconsider when you have a road trip or a particular farm in mind.
Starting in a city
Check public transport against your accommodation and likely shift times. A route that works at lunchtime might not work for an early start or late finish.
Heading to a farm
Ask how you’ll reach the worksite every day. A lift from the bus station is different from transport for every shift. Check charges and what happens on days off.
If you decide to buy, budget beyond the purchase price: inspection, registration or transfer costs, insurance, fuel, repairs and somewhere to park. Check the rules for the state where you buy before committing.
Look for farms with stated transport arrangementsCompare car-free travel, buying, renting and intercity journeys
05 / READY TO GO
What should I organise before flying?
A small set of confirmed arrangements is more useful than a packed itinerary.
- Your documents: check your passport, visa and work conditions against official information. Keep accessible copies.
- Your first nights: keep the address, booking and check-in instructions handy.
- Your arrival journey: know how you’ll get there, including a fallback for a delay.
- Your spending buffer: allow for a period without income and an unexpected change of plan.
- Your cover: check whether your insurance covers the work and activities you intend to do.
- Your work preparation: have your CV ready; check course requirements before buying tickets you may not need.
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You’ve landed. Now what?
Turn your arrival into a manageable first week: transport, getting connected and finding your feet.