Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm is located just
off the A1 Bass Highway, mid way between Deloraine
and Elizabeth Town, Tasmania. It is a 30 minute drive
from the Spirit of Tasmania Terminal in Devonport
or 45 minutes drive from the Launceston Airport (see
map).
Seasonal Work Available
Seasonal work is available for fruit pickers from late December
until the end of April. We welcome fruit pickers
with and without experience. We prefer you to work
with us for a minimum of 3 or 4 weeks.
I’m Interested. What do I need to do now?
All
workers must have a Tax File Number. You must also
have Working Holiday Visa if you are visiting Australia
from overseas.
If you are interested in work you need to send your
application by fax or email to:
Email: Margaret@raspberryfarm.com.au
Fax: Attention Margaret Hawkins at +61 (0) 3
6362 2766
Applications need to include your:
- Name
- Australian address
- Home Address
- Mobile phone number (within Australia)
- Phone number outside of Australia
- Email
Rate of Pay
We pay by the weight of berries picked. Pay rates
do fluctuate depending on the condition of the
crop being harvested. We make a direct payment
of your wages into your bank account and provide
you with a pay slip.
Accommodation
There is a range on
and off-farm accommodation options available including:
At the Farm
You can set up a tent or campervan and we do provide
some onsite accommodation. There is a shared kitchen
and shower facilities. We charge a small fee per
day for the use of the camping facilities.
Deloraine
The Bush Inn
7 – 9 Meander Valley Hwy (10 min drive from the farm)
Cost: $80 per week or $25 per night
Contact: Peter or Lyn Sheehan
Email: p.sheehan@hotkey.net.au
Phone: +61 (0) 3 6362 2365
Website: www.bushinn.com.au
Deloraine Apex Caravan Park
51 West Parade
Reception office is located at 2 West Toderich St
(opposite the caravan park)
Cost: Various options are available including:
- Two people powered site $150 per week;
- Two people unpowered site $130 per week
Contact: Ruth How
Phone: +61 (0) 3 6362 2345
Devonport
Tasman Lodge
114 Tasman Street
Cost: Varies, starting at $18 per night. Shared
and private accommodation options available.
Ph: +61 (0) 3 6423 2335
Website: www.tasmanbackpackers.com.au
The Farm runs a free bus service from Tasman Lodge
to the Farm from December 26th to January 10th.
Accommodation fees may vary, please contact accommodation
providers for up to date fees.
Enquiries
If you have any further
questions about employment at Christmas Hills Raspberry
Farm please call Margaret Hawkins on +61 (0) 3 6362
2740 or email Margaret@raspberryfarm.com.au
Margaret is available from December to the end of
January every day and February to November on Thursday’s
and Friday’s only.
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