Fruit Picking Stanthorpe, seasonal work for backpackers and travellers, Stanthorpe is the place to go.
Stanthorpe is located south west of Brisbane and is in the heart of the Granite Belt, it is on the New England Highway 220 km South West from Brisbane on the Queensland/NSW border. Stanthorpe is surrounded by National Parks, such as Girraween National Park, Bald Rock National Park and Boonoo Boonoo National Parks. These parks are popular for their granite rock formations, wildflowers during Spring, bushwalking and numerous wineries. At an altitude of 950m, Stanthorpe is the coldest place in Queensland and produces a diverse range of fruit and vegetables.
Fruit picking Stanthorpe has good growing conditions for grapes, peaches, apricots and nectarines along with apples and berries. The town has a population of around 15,000, and has a cooler climate compared to coastal areas. The town is surrounded by rich, mixed farming areas, that range from vineyards, wineries and orchards. Working Backpacker accommodation: Summit Backpackers This is a working hostel, perfectly positioned in the fruit growing area of Stanthorpe, there is plenty of work all year round. The hostel has small dorms, 3-4 per room and provides free transport to and from work. There is a large outdoor area for sports and bonfires. Backpackers of Queensland They do their best to arrange work for people who stay there, in line with the seasonal picking demands of the area. eg: stone fruit, apples, pears and a wide range of vegetables. Top of the Town If you require Accommodation or Caravan Park facilities in Stanthorpe then you really can't go past the Top of the Town Tourist park, conveniently located near the town centre and with a variety of accommodation styles to suit the most discerning traveller. Top of the Town has it ALL! Back to Fruit Picking Stanthorpe Back to Backpacking Aus Home Page
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