Featuring the oil of Lakelands Olives

After moving from Germany to Australia in 1988, Knut and Mia Kammann, bought a country retreat west of the famous World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, on New South Wales' Central Ranges. South of the wine growing area of Mudgee, they found a small property, 2000 feet above sea level with a typical Australian bush cottage and a beautiful man-made lake, surrounded by rugged sandstone cliffs.

The small lake has become a beautiful nature reserve with an abundance of native fauna and flora. Black swans, Ibis, Pelicans, Platypus, Cormorants, Musk duck, Yabbies, Trout, Wedge Tail Eagles, Kookaburras, Parrots, Cockatoos, Kangaroos, Wombats, Echidnas and many other animals enjoy the peace, freedom and the abundance of food.

In 1995, Knut and Mia purchased an adjoining property and secured irrigation rights next to the lake. This allows them to irrigate their groves without ecological impact to the lake.

As lovers of olive trees and the taste and health benefits of olive products, in 1996,they decided to plant olive trees to enhance the quality of the land. In keeping with the names of the surrounding properties, the 'Lake' turned into 'Lakelands'. The Kammanns are pioneers for high altitude, cool climate olive productions west of the Blue Mountains.

Hours of bliss and frustration have turned Knut and Mia’s vision into passion. The oils produced at Lakelands are considered the finest organic olive oils produced in Australia.

In 2004, in addition to their established Australian organic/biodynamic certification, the oils from Lakelands Olives received organic certification for the USA. They were also certified as Kosher for the USA.

The Kammanns are true pioneers! Try their different oils for yourself to compare and enjoy!

The newest oils are in stock right now. And the quality is everything we've come to expect from Lakelands Oils!