Does farm work in Mackay count for 88 days?

Yes — plant and animal cultivation work in Mackay (postcode 4740) 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 Mackay count for 88 days?

Yes — Mackay is within the eligible areas for tourism and hospitality work, so jobs like bartending, waiting and housekeeping can count if carried out after 21 June 2021.

Does work in Mackay count towards your 88 days?

Q: What is the postcode classification for Mackay?

Mackay QLD 4740 is classified as: Northern Australia, Regional Australia, Remote and Very Remote Australia under the specified work instruments.

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

Postcode

4740

State

QLD

Classification

Northern Australia, Regional Australia, Remote and Very Remote Australia

What counts in Mackay — 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 Mackay

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.
Tourism and hospitality: This area is classified as Northern Australia, Remote and Very Remote Australia, which meets the requirement for tourism and hospitality work under subclass 417.

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

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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