Somerville Egg Farm is a must-visit destination for lovers of fresh, local produce. Specialising in free-range eggs from chickens, it also sells duck eggs along with honey, apples and herbs – all locally produced – fresh-cut flowers, potatoes and more. For those with their own chooks, the specially mixed chicken feed will make your backyard chickens feel like royalty, and they will likely reward you with the most delicious and nutritious eggs they have ever laid. There’s also bagged manure that has been aged and is a favourite of gardeners from all around Melbourne. Browse the selection of handcrafted, small-batch pasta and sauces from Peninsula company Island Pasta. 

Visiting Somerville Egg Farm is like stepping back in time in the best possible way. Everything feels authentic and is all home-grown or handmade. Bring the kids when you come to buy eggs, as besides the chickens you may be able to see the resident maremma sheepdog, the friendliest tame little goats, alpacas and even emus. If you like your eggs really large, there are also emu eggs for sale at limited times of the year. Here you can really see the inner workings of a true farm. It’s a delight to see the animals so well cared for and grazing happily in the green pastures. If you don’t have your own chickens at home, it’s a great way for children to understand where their eggs really come from.

The Napolitano family have owned and operated the farm for more than 45 years, and they are dedicated to providing customers with premium eggs that are affordably priced. They are passionate about caring for happy and healthy chooks, and you can taste the results in eggs that are flavourful, fresh and full of nutrition. 

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm; Saturdays 8am-12.30pm; closed Sundays and public holidays

Somerville Egg Farm      Cnr Eramosa Rd West & Binnak Way, Moorooduc       P: 5977 5405         www.somervilleeggfarm.com.au          FB & Insta: SomervilleEggFarm