Working Backpackers
Banana Barracks Working Backpacker Hostel is situated in the small country town of Tully, Far North Queensland. Tully, which is about 148km south of Cairns, is located between Mt Mackay (723m) and Mt Tyson (687m).
Tully is regarded as one of the most reliable 'year round' work venues in Australia. 'Banana Barracks' is a purpose built working backpackers hostel. Farms of melons, pumpkins, and sugarcane surround Tully but mostly...BANANAS! Generally, men are recruited to ‘hump’ or ‘hang’ the banana bunches while the women are to ‘sort’ the bananas or ‘prune’ the banana trees.
Earn cash to further your holiday in Australia whilst enjoying the tropical surroundings Tully has to offer. Banana Barracks Hostel also has Rafters Party Bar located on Butler Street. Sit and relax while meeting some of the locals or try out our groovy, round Pool Table. Banana Barracks is centrally located with IGA Supermarket only a 5–minute walk and the post office, chemists, newsagencies, banks and other shops nearby.
In order for you to be placed on the work list you must pay one "non refundable" week of accommodation along with a $30.00 bond, we also request you present an international passport and can verify your working holiday visa. We do not guarantee work as it is not guaranteed to us however we do our best to find you work as soon as possible. Upon paying the weeks accommodation you will receive the workers deal. You can choose from many different types of accommodation.
Remember since Tully is known as one of the wettest places in Australia and as a result you will find the best White Water Rafting here as well. Banana Barracks is the cheapest place to book your rafting trip whether you are here for work or play. You can also take advantage of jumping out of a plane from 10000ft or 14000ft over the Great Barrier Reef and Dunk Island.
The Banana Barracks Working Backpacker Hostel is only a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
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