From the Surf Coast hinterland
Since the early 2000s, our Mt Moriac grove has been nurtured on a ridge of rich volcanic soil in Victoria's Surf Coast hinterland, with a focus on healthy soils, exceptional freshness and outstanding extra virgin olive oil.
It's where Geelong Region Olives began.
Estate-grown Picual and Arbequina from Mt Moriac's basalt soils.
Fresh green olive, with hints of artichoke and tomato leaf.
Balanced herbaceous notes; medium body, smooth and velvety.
Tomatoes, grilled meats, potatoes, bread for dipping.
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Estate-grown Frantoio and Leccino, the classic Tuscan varieties, from Mt Moriac on the Surf Coast. Picked 09-Jun-26.
Medium fruity.
Pasta, bean soups, bruschetta, grilled vegetables.
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A golden blend of Frantoio, Leccino, Picual and Arbequina from Mt Moriac.
Honeycomb, sun-ripened melon and a hint of nuttiness.
Lush tropical fruit and gentle sweetness with medium bitterness. Clean, vibrant and light in body.
Chicken, white fish and fresh salads.
Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days via Australia Post. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your postcode, and orders of $150 or more ship free Australia-wide. Full shipping policy
Planted in 2000 on a volcanic ridge at Modewarre. About 1,500 trees.
Five varieties grow here: Arbequina, Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino and Picual. The estate oils are blended from the grove's own fruit, which is why Mt Moriac is best known for its Tuscan and Spanish blends.
The grove is mainly rain-fed, so each season's weather shows in the oil. Stephen Parker and his wife took it on in 2004, and Geelong Region Olives grew out of it in 2018.
Cooler than it looks on a map
Inland from the surf, in country that stays cooler and later than it looks on a map. The oils come out sweeter and rounder, with pepper that sits underneath rather than up front.
The 2026 estate oils were picked in June, then lab-tested for polyphenols.
Estate Spanish
Picual and Arbequina. Green, grassy and robust. 433 mg/kg, picked June 2026.
Estate Tuscan
Frantoio and Leccino. Moderately fruity, with a lingering peppery finish. 415 mg/kg, picked June 2026.
Because the grove relies on rain, no two harvests taste quite the same.
Fresh oil is at its brightest, so it's worth checking the harvest date on any bottle you buy.
Mt Moriac oils at the Australian International Olive Awards. Each award belongs to that year's oil.
| Year | Oil | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Estate Spanish | Gold · Class 3, Robust | 88/100 |
| 2025 | Estate Tuscan | Silver · Class 2, Medium | 84/100 |
| 2022 | Estate Tuscan | Gold · Class 3, Robust | 88/100 |
| 2021 | Estate Spanish | Silver · Class 2, Medium | 82/100 |
200 Church Road, Modewarre
Farmgate sales are by appointment, and you'll find us at the Torquay and Aireys Inlet farmers' markets.
