Australia Cherry Harvest?

[Rolling Blackouts]

Some globally seasoned hobo friends of mine have highly recommended escaping the North American Winter by working the cherry harvest in Australia.
They say it pays about $300 a day, runs December thru January, and you need a legit work visa.
Anybody got any useful tips?
Either regarding the harvest, or just surviving Australia in general.

 

[Matt Derrick]

Going to Australia is my 1# goal in the next 2 years, so I'd be very interested in learning more about this. Do you have any details about how we can apply? Or what company to apply to?

 

[Rolling Blackouts]

There's another threat posted somewhere on here with a lot more info.
But here's a link to the National Harvest Guide, your crew change to Oz.
http://jobsearch.gov.au/HarvestTrail/Documents/NationalHarvestGuide.pdf

and some info from the Aus Gov't on getting your Work and Holiday Visa
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/462/usa/how-to-apply.htm#b

 

[Matt Derrick]

Sweet, thanks for the info!