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a great growing Region
and Then Add Lots of Passion
Industry Events
2026 WA Olive Awards
Entries Close
Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 8th October 2026
About
Olives WA
Olives WA is the peak body for the olive industry in Western Australia representing growers and producers across the state and over 1.5 million olive trees.
Producers
Western Australia’s olive farmers grow and produce world class extra virgin olive oil. A mediterranean growing environment, up to date information on best practice and a commitment and passion for quality are the key ingredients driving our farmers.
WA Olive Growing Regions
Click on any of the map numbers to see a directory of growers, including contact details, for that particular region.
Mid-West
The most northern olive growing region, extending to Northampton, and includes areas around Geraldton and Chapman River.
Swan-Avon
The Swan Avon growing region refers to the Swan River and Avon River catchments, encompassing the Perth metropolitan area, the Swan Valley, the Perth Hills and parts of the Wheatbelt region, including the key olive growing areas of York, Gingin, Dandaragan and Toodyay.
Peel
A growing region, south of Perth, with growers located within the Shire of Murray, Boddington and Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Waroona.
South-West
A region well known for producing award winning gourmet produce, the South-west growing area includes the of Augusta-Margaret River, Busselton and Bunbury, including Boyup Brook, Nannup, Blackwood Valley.
Great Southern
The cool climate Great Southern olive growing region is located from Mount Barker to Esperance, and includes Frankland River, Albany and Denmark.
Extra Virgin
Olive Oil
Evoo
A good EVOO will smell and taste fresh and fruity, with balanced bitterness & pungency
Freshness
It is difficult to describe freshness. After 12-18 months, an oil’s flavour could be described as “tired”
Fruitiness
Flavour descriptors could include fresh cut grass, rocket, green tomato
Bitterness
Bitterness is sensed on the tongue and is needed to add to the overall flavour of an EVOO
Pungency
A peppery / chilli sensation, usually experienced at the back of the throat
Balance
Bitterness & pungency should exist in relatively equal intensities
Aftertaste
A good EVOO should leave a pleasant sensation in the mouth
Health Benefits
Olive oil and olives are a main component of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’, which also includes fruit, vegetables, legumes, cereal, poultry meat and fish.
Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet, where extra virgin olive oil is the main sourceof fat, produces the following health benefits, and more:
Reduces risk of coronary and cardiovascular disease
Lowers the level of total blood cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. In addition, it doesn’t alter HDL (good) cholesterol and may even raise it
Helps reduce or manage blood pressure levels
Provides protection against many types of cancer, including breast, colon, prostate, and skin
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