Since it was planted in 1998 the olive grove has developed into one of the most significant in the Wagga Wagga region. The mass of deep green foliage formed on over 2,000 trees overlooking the valley towards the regional capital is now a noticeable mark on the landscape and a sign of how well olives can adapt to the area.

There are five different varieties of olives in the grove, all but one chosen for the production of oil. These are “Frantoio” (600 trees), Correggiolo (400), Leccino (75) and Nevadillo Blanco/Picual (200).

Two sub-cultivars of Manzanillo totalling 800 trees are also used for table olives.

The trees, sited on slightly sloping land of red to dark loam and granite, are irrigated by double drip lines and pruned in a single trunk, free vase form to maximise production and tree balance.

All agricultural practices at Wollundry Grove are designed to respect the natural habit and seasonal requirements of the trees, as well as the surrounding landscape.