A special place,
cared for together.

MEG is a member-run conservation cooperative at Wartook, in the Grampians/Gariwerd region. We care for the land, enjoy time outdoors and share in a community.

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Conservation is a shared effort.

Working bees, planting and shared upkeep help keep MEG’s property a place for members to enjoy.

View fullsize Our much loved MEG cottage, nestled on 9 acres of revegetated farmland, has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. From knocking down walls and expanding windows to adding cozy new rooms and a separate toilet block, this humble abode
View fullsize Our own private waterhole, well kinda private. The MacKenzie River begins in the Grampians (Gariweld) National Park, winding its way past the MEG cottage in Wartook as it makes its 57km winding journey to the Wimmera River, southwest of Horsham. . F
View fullsize MEG From above. . For over 50 years MEG Co-operative have been the custodians of 10 acres of revegetated farmland on the banks of the Mackenzie river in Wartook. It is a special place that has brought a great deal of joy to many families over these f

Our story began in 1971

MEG began when Rodger Elliot AM and Gwen Elliot AM, members of the Montrose Environmental Group, found a property near Wartook. What started as a plan to grow banksias became something much bigger: a cooperative built around caring for the land.

With founding president Ron Taylor and a community of keen volunteers, members restored the cottage and began bringing life back to overgrazed farmland. Planting, weeding and looking after the property have continued across generations.

Today, our members come together to keep that work going—and enjoy a special part of the Grampians/Gariwerd region along the way.

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