Does farm work in Griffith count for 88 days?

Yes — plant and animal cultivation work in Griffith (postcode 2680) is within an eligible area for both 417 and 462 visas. The work itself must fit the official definition, such as harvesting, packing or maintaining animals.

Does hospitality in Griffith count for 88 days?

No — tourism and hospitality work only counts in Northern Australia, Remote and Very Remote Australia, and four extra postcodes. Griffith (2680) is not within those areas.

What is the postcode classification for Griffith?

Griffith NSW 2680 is classified as: Regional Australia under the specified work instruments.

Does work in Griffith count towards your 88 days?

Some types of specified work in Griffith can count towards a second or third Working Holiday visa — it depends on your visa subclass and the type of work you do.

Postcode

2680

State

NSW

Classification

Regional Australia

What counts in Griffith — visa by visa

417 Working Holiday

✓Plant and animal cultivation
✓Fishing and pearling
✓Tree farming and felling
✓Construction
✓Mining
✕Tourism and hospitality

462 Work and Holiday

✓Plant and animal cultivation
✕Fishing and pearling
✕Tree farming and felling
✓Construction
✕Mining
✕Tourism and hospitality

Jobs that may qualify in Griffith

Plant and animal cultivation: This area is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the requirement for plant and animal cultivation work under subclass 417.
Fishing and pearling: This area is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the requirement for fishing and pearling work under subclass 417.
Tree farming and felling: This area is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the requirement for tree farming and felling work under subclass 417.
Construction: This area is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the requirement for construction work under subclass 417.
Mining: This area is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the requirement for mining work under subclass 417.

Work unlikely to qualify here

Tourism and hospitality — Tourism and hospitality work under subclass 417 must be done in Northern Australia or Remote and Very Remote Australia or Additional tourism and hospitality postcode, which does not include this area.

Jobs that never count anywhere include au pair and childcare work, retail, office administration and general delivery driving.

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Farm hand in Griffith

Official sources

Migration (Specified work and areas for subclass 417 visas) Instrument (LIN 22/012) 2022 — Compilation No. 3
Federal Register of Legislation · last checked 12 August 2026
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Migration (Specified work and areas for subclass 462 visas) Instrument (LIN 22/013) 2022 — Compilation No. 3
Federal Register of Legislation · last checked 12 August 2026
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Specified work for Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Department of Home Affairs · last checked 12 August 2026
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Specified work for Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Department of Home Affairs · last checked 12 August 2026
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