The Mildura region is located at the north western peak of the state of Victoria. Mildura is a diverse horticultural area that produces the majority of Australia's grapes for drying, wine and fresh fruit industries. Mildura is known as the gateway to the outback Australia and is the ideal place to begin your adventurous outback journey. The region boasts a population of 40,000 people which swells to 50,000 over the harvest period when jobs are plentiful for all locals and travellers alike.
Pickers can work individually or in pairs, one each side of a row of vines.
Other jobs include carting and rack spreading. This entails collecting filled buckets from the vineyard and taking them to the drying area. The drying procedure requires the fruit to be spread on the wire racks to dry naturally in the sun. After this, the fruit is then spread on hessian to further the drying process. Overseas visitors will need a working visa to work in Australia.