Does mining work in Karratha count for 88 days?
Yes — this looks likely to qualify
Karratha WA 6714 is classified as Regional Australia, which meets the location requirement for mining work under subclass 417.
Location
Karratha WA 6714
Northern Australia · Regional Australia
Work category
Mining
Region
Pilbara
Visa by visa
417 Working Holiday
Yes — this looks likely to qualify
462 Work and Holiday
No — this is unlikely to qualify
The two visas have different rules for this combination — make sure you check against the visa you actually hold.
Official sources
Second Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Department of Home Affairs · last checked 12 August 2026
View official government source ↗Third Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Department of Home Affairs · last checked 12 August 2026
View official government source ↗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
View official government source ↗Specified work for Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Department of Home Affairs · last checked 12 August 2026
View official government source ↗
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