Best Harvest Regions in Australia by Month — Complete 2025 Guide

Finding the right region at the right time is the secret to finishing your 88 days quickly. Use this month-by-month guide to Australia's 2025 harvest season.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

• Tropical North Queensland (Cairns, Mareeba): mangoes, bananas, lychees.
• Northern Territory: mango harvest peaks in the Top End.

Autumn (Mar–May)

• Victoria & Tasmania: apples, pears, grapes — great autumn picking.
• NSW Riverina: citrus begins.

Winter (Jun–Aug)

• Queensland: mandarins and strawberries around Bundaberg and the Sunshine Coast.
• Northern NSW: avocado and macadamia work.

Spring (Sep–Nov)

• South Australia (Riverland): citrus and almonds.
• Western Australia (Margaret River, Gingin): stone fruit and vegetables.

Plan ahead

Always check the live Harvest Calendar before you travel — seasons shift a few weeks each year with rainfall and temperature.