We've got some news we've been sitting on for a while, and we're pretty chuffed to finally share it: Mountain Fresh is coming to Australia.
For years we've helped New Zealand families, renters, farmers, offices and schools enjoy cleaner, better-tasting water at home and on the go. Now we're packing up that same gear, the same know-how and the same belief - that good things start with good water - and bringing it across the Tasman.
Why Australia, and why now
Honestly, it came down to one thing: Australians care about this stuff. You care about what your kids drink, what goes into your body, and how much plastic ends up in landfill. That's exactly the conversation we've been having in New Zealand for years, so it felt like the natural next step.
We're not just a hardware company that happens to sell filters. We think of ourselves as a health and wellness company that happens to be brilliant at water. The filter is the *how*. Feeling good, living well, and treading a little lighter on the planet, that's the *why*.
Aussie water is a bit different (and that's okay)
Here's something a lot of people don't realise. A lot of Australian cities treat their tap water with chloramine rather than the chlorine that's more common back in New Zealand. It does a great job keeping water safe through the pipes, but it's also a bit more stubborn - which is why a cheap jug filter often doesn't do much about the taste or smell.
Then there's the stuff that's been in the news: PFAS (those "forever chemicals" everyone's talking about), fluoride for the households who'd rather reduce it, and the millions of Aussie homes on rainwater tanks who quite reasonably wonder what's actually in there.
Different water, different challenges. The good news is we've spent years building products for exactly these situations, so we've turned up well prepared.
What we're bringing with us
The whole range is coming, not just the basics. Depending on where you live and what you need, that includes:
- For the home - benchtop and countertop purifiers (no plumbing required, perfect if you're renting), under-sink systems, whole-house filtration, reverse osmosis, and fluoride-reduction options.
- For tank and rural homes - UV sterilisation and whole-house systems built for rainwater and bore supply.
- For away from home - filtration for offices, water coolers, and a tidy little range for motorhomes and caravans, so the good water comes with you on the trip.
- Reusable bottles and a health and nutrition range - because it all ties together.
Not sure what's right for you? We've got a 60-second quiz that points you to the system that suits your home, your water and your budget. It's the easiest place to start.
The planet bit
We can't talk about water without talking about plastic. Every filtered glass at home is one less bottle in the bin, and that adds up fast, for a family, for a school, for a whole community. Cutting the amount of plastic heading to landfill has always been part of why we do this, alongside supporting causes that matter. That doesn't change just because we've got a new postcode.
To say hello, we're giving 10% off your first order when you join our mailing list - a small thank-you for being early. We're genuinely excited to be here. New Zealand taught us that better water makes for healthier homes, happier kids and a lighter footprint - and we reckon Australia's going to feel the same. Good things start here. Welcome aboard.
Ready to find your match? Take the 60-second quiz here and we'll point you to the right system.