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:

  1. Name
  2. Australian address
  3. Home Address
  4. Mobile phone number (within Australia)
  5. Phone number outside of Australia
  6. 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:

  1. Two people powered site $150 per week;
  2. 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.