Olives & Olive Oil

The Mildura Region’s Mediterranean-like climate and soils are ideal for consistent production of high quality olives.

While many horticulturists may have had a small number of olive trees on their properties in the past, olive growing has expanded significantly in recent years.

Since 2004, the hectares of olives grown in the region have expanded fourfold.

This development has been fuelled by increasing demand – in Australia and in many parts of the world, with the growing popularity of Mediterranean cuisine and greater awareness of the dietary attributes of olive oil.

Geographical Information

Boundary Bend Estate is currently the largest producer and supplier of high quality extra virgin olive oil in Australia, located on the Murray Valley Highway.

With Robinvale Estate Olive Oil in close proximity, the area has become the olive growing and oil production centre of the Mildura Region.

Varietals

Imported varieties grown in the Mildura region include Arbequina, Barnea, Coratina, Frantoio, Hojiblanca, Koroneiki, Leccino, Picholine, Picual, Olivia and Rapanelli.

Australian Olive Association Ltd
PO Box 134 (137 Adelaide Road) Murray Bridge SA 5253
T: +61 8 8535 7170
F: +61 8 8532 69 57
M: 0407 736 070
www.australianolives.com.au

Processing Facilities

Boundary Bend Estate
8533 Murray Valley Hwy Boundary Bend VIC 3599
T: +61 3 5026 8380
E: office@boundarybend.com
www.boundarybend.com

Robinvale Estate Olive Oil
RMB 2270 Tol Tol Rd Robinvale VIC 3549
T: +61 3 5026 3814
E: oil@robinvaleestate.com.au
www.robinvaleestate.com.au

Varapodio Estate
Blk 60 Sturt Highway Buronga, NSW 2739
T: +61 3 5023 2292
M: 0412 585 676
E: BurongaFreshCitrus@bigpond.com
www.varapodioestate.com.au

Varapodio Estate is situated in Buronga just 5 minutes drive from Mildura’s CBD. They process on-site and contract processing is available by appointment.

On farm “Cellar Door” sales are available from the Cafe / Showroom which also stocks local products including our award winning olive oils and vinegars, olives, preserves, nuts, dried fruit, salad dressings and olive oil skin care products.

Varapodio Estate also conducts informative tours of our facilities for interested groups, by appointment.

 

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