Fruit picking Atherton, is a crop area with maize, peanuts, potatoes, avocados and citrus.

Fruit Picking Atherton

Where is Atherton?
Atherton is 94 kms south west of Cairns in theTablelands area of Far North Queensland.There are substantial dairy and crop areas withmaize, peanuts, potatoes, avocados and citrus.The shire has population of 10800 withapproximately 8200 in Atherton.

Fruit picking labour assistance
Quality Industry Training and Employment
26 Main Street
Atherton QLD 4883
(Tel) 07 4091 5800
Email: atherton@qite.com

When should I go there?
January to December – bananas
February to June – avocados
March to July – custard apples
September to December – potatoes

How do I get there?
Atherton is 94 kms inland from Cairns. TheBrisbane to Cairns bus service operates daily.Whitecar coaches run a bus service from Cairnsand Ravenshoe on a daily basis.

Where can I stay?
There are hotels, motels, caravan parks,guesthouses and backpacker hostels in town.
But the one place I know that has work and farm contacts is;

Atherton Travellers Lodge
37 Alice Street
Atherton, Queensland 4883
Tel: 07-4091-3552
Fax: 07-4091-3552
Email: athertonbackpack@hotmail.com
Price:$14-$22

Atherton Travellers: Location, Google Maps

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