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Enjoy a working holiday!

Greater Shepparton is the nation's leading fruit and vegetable processing centre and is known as Australia's food bowl. Some 25 per cent of Victoria's agricultural production is generated within the region, including 70% of Australia's pears! Peak harvest season is from late January to early March, with shoulder periods December and April. It is advisable to ensure work is available before making your way to Greater Shepparton.

The Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre is not able to offer advice about employment in harvest labour, however you can obtain more information from the harvest office Shepparton, provided by the employment service MADEC.

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The Visitor Centre has available a Harvest Seasons Visitors' Information flyer. To receive a copy of this flyer, please complete the form below.

We'll send a copy of the flyer to you as soon as we can.

Collection Notice:
Greater Shepparton City Council manages your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). Your personal information is collected to communicate with you. It is disclosed to tourism staff for this purpose. If you do not provide the requested information, we may not be able to provide you with a response. To gain access to or update your personal information please contact the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre on 1800 808 839.

Harvest visitors are invited to call in to the Visitor Centre on arrival in Greater Shepparton for a more comprehensive pack of information, and directions to the Harvest Office Shepparton.

Camping in Parks and Reserves

The Murray River Guardian is a great resource for information on camping in parks and reserves throughout Northern Victoria / Southern New South Wales.

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Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre, located at 33 Nixon Street, Shepparton, is your first stop for information on things to see and do and where to stay while in Greater Shepparton. Providing quality information and brochures on accommodation, attractions, events and activities, the friendly staff and volunteers have the expert knowledge to make your stay in the region a memorable one.

Open: 9.00am to 5.00pm everyday except Christmas Day.
Telephone Enquiries: 1800 808 839 (Toll-free within Australia) or +61-3-5832 9330 (outside Australia)

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