Moonambel Gap Olives blogs

Harvest 2017

Moonambel Gap Olives — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:27:57 +0000

The rains in 2016 was incredible and bought many things to many places. Our farmers benefited from their crops our dams were full and the ground soaked up the water. At our Olive Grove the trees relished the drink they got. It was probably the best rain for them since they were planted in 1997. There has been massive growth on the trees as well as a bumper Olive crop. The harvest has been a bit lean over the last few years with below average harvesting and no Olives last year to pick at all due to the lack of rain.

Supervision by Springer Spaniels of Course!

The Olive Harvest for 2017 started in mid May. By the end of May we would have picked 5 tonne of Olives with probably the same amount still to pick in the next few weeks. We have family and friends helping, also a visit from the students of the Moonambel Primary School. The children had a great morning running from tree to tree filling their buckets with Olives. Some even tried the electric rakes which are used to pick the Olives.

The fruit that has so far been sent away for processing has produced some excellent quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They are big days out in the grove during picking and very tiring but the quality of the Oil is very pleasing.

2015-16 Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards - Agribusiness Winners

Moonambel Gap Olives — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:05:32 +0000

Wonderful time had by all last night at the Gala Dinner and presentation of the Grampians / Pyrenees Business Awards. We were really thrilled to be a finalist in the AgriBusiness Category and celebrate with the winners - Grampians Estate Winery and all the other category nominees.

Fingers Crossed! 2015-16 Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards

Moonambel Gap Olives — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:22:21 +0000

Voting is finished and tomorrow night we're off to Ararat for the Gala Dinner and presentation of the Grampians / Pyrenees Business Award dinner. Best of luck to all the nominees - it's sensational to see so many wonderful businesses thriving in our beautiful part of the State.

2015-16 Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards - Voting is Open

Moonambel Gap Olives — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 02:47:48 +0000

The 2015-16 Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards voting is now open at: http://www.grampianspyrenees.com/

You can vote for your favourite local businesses (including us!) via the link at the bottom of that page. Make sure you do vote as all our local businesses would love your support.

Moonambel Taltarni Fireworks - Party in the Pyrenees

Moonambel Gap Olives — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:55:50 +0000

Moonambel Taltarni Fireworks

It's on again - the Party in the Pyrenees that is the Moonambel Taltarni Fireworks night - great fun for all ages.

Pyrenees Shire Stage featuring 10 piece band "Motor City Sounds" with the sound of Motown and Soul from the 60s & 70s
Taltarni Pyrenees Bar
Darren Weir Racing "Halloween Haunted House"
Fireworks at Dusk
Bonfire after Fireworks
TimTam the Entertainer and Comedian
Colin Driscoll, Bush Poet & Kids Workshop
James the Fire Engine Children's Ride
Jumping Castle
Face Painting
Cartoon Portraits
Bungee Run
Live Music
an array of Food Vendors on site

Moonambel’s good oil in the The Maryborough Advertiser

Moonambel Gap Olives — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:42:04 +0000

A strong start to the growing season has rewarded Moonambel Gap Olive’s Helen and Peter Yuille with an abundant harvest volume, the niche business operators say. Article appears in The Maryborough Advertiser: http://www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au/2015/08/moonambels-good-oil/

Malaysian Cuisine Night at Rainbow Gallery Cafe

Moonambel Gap Olives — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:11:33 +0000

The Best of Pyrenees Wines

Paired with Malaysian Cuisine created by Jackie M

Rainbow Gallery is proud to bring you Jackie M - High Priestess of Malaysian Cuisine for a dinner party 5th September 2015

Jackie's elevated Malaysian menu

5 courses paired with local wines from Taltarni and Summerfield Wineries

5th September, 2015 7pm $170 per person

Limited seating / Booking essential

03 5467 2135

rainbowgallerycafe@gmail.com

special discount accommodation packages available

@ Moonbeam Cottages and Summerfield Accommodation

Picking at Ampitheatre - the final leg

Moonambel Gap Olives — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:46:35 +0000

Peter picking at Ampitheatre, under the supervision of Honey and Zulu. There are another 850 trees at this location, so we're hoping another week and picking will be finished for this year.

End of 2015 Picking

Moonambel Gap Olives — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:06:12 +0000

Wednesday saw the last day of picking at Moonambel Gap Olives, supervised by all 4 of the English Springer Spaniels of course.

We're really pleased with the outcome this year. A great harvest with excellent quality fruit and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Picking 2015

Moonambel Gap Olives — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:49:43 +0000

John, Gary & Alex all smiles as we finish off the harvest at Moonambel Gap Olives.