[Ozobssesed]

Hay, i'm heading out for the fruit picking thing to extend my visa, but am alittle bit nervous. anyone have advice or stories about the best ways to get started?? i'm a 24 yr old solo female traveller in Melbourne at the mo, from the UK

[Tim Uden]

Many hostels in fruit picking areas will find work for you as they have contacts with farmers and run themselves a bit like an employment agency. However these hostels are among the worst hostels in the country so the standard of accommodation isn't so great. However there are a few good workers hostels like Berri Backpackers (SA) and Palace Backpackers in Childers (QLD).

Before heading up to pick fruit I would phone the hostels to see if there is work available. As long as there is work available (ie: as long as it's fruit picking season) then there should be no problem.

It is hard work but it can be a lot of fun.