IAH Victoria - Morris Wines Fieldtrip
About
IAH is pleased to invite members, colleagues and friends to a field trip hosted in collaboration with Morris Wines, EHS Support and Goulburn-Murray Water at the historic Morris Wines estate near Rutherglen in northeast Victoria.Morris Wines is one of Australia’s most iconic fortified wine producers, with a vineyard history dating back to 1859. In recent years, Morris Wines has also expanded into premium single malt whisky production, adding another layer to its long association with regional produce, water, land and geology.
At the heart of both wine and whisky production is one essential ingredient: a secure and sustainable water source. This field trip will focus on the groundwater systems that support Morris Wines’ operations and the technical, regulatory and practical considerations involved in developing and managing groundwater resources in northeast Victoria.
EHS Support has undertaken several hydrogeological and groundwater studies for Morris Wines, and Dr Ben Petrides of EHS Support will provide a technical overview of the regional hydrogeology, including the geological setting, groundwater resource characteristics and why this part of Victoria is so well suited to producing exceptional wine and whisky.
The field trip will also include discussion of the regulatory framework for groundwater licensing. Representatives from Goulburn-Murray Water will provide insights into the Groundwater Pumping Impact Assessment Guidelines, including the review process, risk assessment considerations and how groundwater licence applications are assessed and determined.
As part of the visit, we will tour the pumping borefield and discuss practical requirements for groundwater infrastructure, borefield management and metering.
Following the technical component, we will return to the Morris Wines cellar door to enjoy a hearty meal by the open fire, accompanied by a selection of Morris Wines wines and whisky. Further information about Morris Wines is available at: www.morrisofrutherglen.com.
Information and logistics
Location: Morris Wines, 154 Mia Mia Road, Browns Plains, northeast Victoria
Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
Travel time: Approximately 3 hours from Melbourne
Bus departure: 8:00 am SHARP from 2 Queen Street, Melbourne. Please RSVP early as there are limited seats on the bus.
Return: Approximately 7:30 pm
Self-drive: Attendees are also welcome to drive directly to the winery to meet at 11:30am SHARP.
Cost: $30 per person (Members); $40 per person (non Members), including lunch and wine tasting
Guests: IAH members are welcome to bring colleagues and friends
CPD Credits: 2 points
RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday 29 May
This promises to be a memorable day combining hydrogeology, groundwater management, regional geology, wine, whisky and good company.
We hope to see you there.
Dr Ben Petrides
Principal Hydrogeologist
Date
Saturday 27 June 2026 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Morris Wines
154 Mia Mia Road, Browns Plains Victoria
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IAH Victoria - Morris Wines Fieldtrip
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