Working Hostels in Harvest Towns

Further research has proved that there are more working hostels in harvest towns than one might suspect and stumble upon!

I called a few places today, hoping to get an idea of work and accommodation availability. Each place I called was in a different city and/or province so the response was different, but mainly I found out that they can only predict work and availability during the week of work itself!

So it seems, you're expected to call these working hostels the week that you're ready to re-locate and hope that you'll find a location with accommodation and work available.

Now that I've realized this is the process, I've decided to compile a list of all the cities in different provinces where there are working hostels. This way, when I'm ready to leave I can call around and get an idea of which city has the most work and availability!

I'm referring to the Harvest Trail website, searching harvesting crops for the months of September and October and finding the cities with the most work. Then I refer to the Backpacker's Ultimate Guide (BUG) page and searching the working hostels in such cities (it even has reviews so you can get an idea of whether it caters to your standards):

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Berri
Berri Backpackers: This place sounds fabulous: There are extensive gardens areas with lots of sculptures plus hammocks, a massage table, meditation room and yoga room an outdoor kitchen and a couple of tree houses (if you’re feeling romantic). There is also a beach volleyball court, tennis court, swimming pool and sauna.

Renmark
Renmark International Backpackers: Reviews make the town and owners out to be worthwhile. Sounds like there is a good amount of work available.

VICTORIA

Mildura
Astra Backpackers
Mildura Oasis: Great Reviews

NEW SOUTH WALES

Griffith
Griffith International Hostel

QUEENSLAND

Ayr
Delta Backpackers: Great reviews.

Bowen: Host to a few working hostels, harvest work in abundance according to hostel owners, located on the waterfront.
Barnacles Backpackers: Great reviews.
- $130 per week
- internet stations
- transportation?
Bowen Backpackers: Great reviews.
- 4 person dorm
- $250 security bond
- no mention of internet
- transportation?
Grandview Backpackers
- $130 per week
Reefers by the Beach* Only offering accommodations, no work.

Bundaberg
* Most of the hostel reviews were abundantly negative for this city.

Childers
Secluded Springs
Palace Backpackers: Named one of the best working hostels in Oz.

Tully
Banana Barracks: Popular location.

Innisfail
Codge Lodge: Rated the best in Innisfail, lots of work.