“Bottle Tree Camp” Blackwater Rolleston Road Blackwater QLD 4717

Held by the current owners for over 50 years, the property has been expertly developed and maintained and presents for auction well-grassed having experienced a wonderful start to the season. The sale will include a high quality EU herd of Central Queensland adapted Hereford cattle plus a selection of plant as described.

The auction of “Bottle Tree Camp” is a rare opportunity to buy into one of Australia’s great grazing districts offering size, location and quality.

Auction Details
“Bottle Tree Camp” will be offered for sale via auction on Friday, 27th March 2026 at 11am at CocoBrew, 114 William Street, Rockhampton.

Size
10,098 Ha (24,952 acres)

Tenure
Freehold

District
Central Highlands Regional Council

Location & Services
“Bottle Tree Camp” is located on the Blackwater Rolleston Road, 42 kilometres south of Blackwater.

Bitumen road access
All major services provided within Blackwater, including primary and secondary schooling
228 km to Gracemere Saleyards
116 km to Emerald Saleyards

Water
Water security is a standout feature of the property, supplied by two historically reliable springs and reticulated across the entire holding through approximately 25 kilometres of 90mm poly pipeline, with smaller-gauge lines feeding tanks and well-placed turkey nests.

Rainfall
Average Annual Rainfall of approximately 625 mm (25 inches)

Fencing
“Bottle Tree Camp” is fenced into 13 main paddocks with approximately 12 kilometres of centralised laneway system connecting most paddocks to the yards. Fences are in good, functional condition with a mixture of timber posts and steel pickets in use.

Country
“Bottle Tree Camp” comprises approximately 6708 hectares (16,575 acres) of well-developed scrub country with strong stands of buffel and green panic.

Approximately 194 hectares (480 acres) developed red tableland country growing good stands of buffel and legumes.

Approximately 1133 hectares (2800 acres) of cleared, lighter tableland country grassed with native and improved grasses showing strong stands of buffel, seca stylo and wyn-cassia.

Approximately 2063 hectares (5100 acres) of standing timber including escarpment country forming some natural boundary to the east and south of the property. Ironbark, rosewood and lancewood country with scattered currajong and the odd bottle tree, growing black speargrass native pastures with some areas of buffel.

Improvements
Impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom air conditioned brick house surrounded by verandahs and well-maintained landscaped gardens. Cold room and walk in freezer room with access to cold room from kitchen.

Well-maintained 3 bedroom manager’s residence with new houseyard located separately to homestead. Air conditioned living area and main bedroom.

5 bedroom Workers Accommodation
1300m Bitumen Airstrip
Cement Floored Hangar (Shed) 17 x 15 m
Cement Floored 7 Bay Shed 42 x 24m
1 bay Workshop with 3 phase power connected
44 x Solar Panels on roof
New Steel Yards – Approximately 600hd capacity
Double Deck Ramp
Undercover Vet Crush and Calf Handling Facilities
Gallagher Scales & Weigh Box
Plunge Dip
Power to Yards

Cattle
The property will be offered with a high-quality herd of Central Queensland–adapted Hereford cattle, incorporating Jarrah and Tondara bloodlines in more recent years. A disciplined age-based culling policy, with cows removed at nine years, ensures the herd remains young, productive and well structured. Total numbers are approximately 2,050 head.

Size
10,098 Ha (24,952 acres)

Tenure
Freehold

District
Central Highlands Regional Council

Location & Services
“Bottle Tree Camp” is located on the Blackwater Rolleston Road, 42 kilometres south of Blackwater.

Bitumen road access
All major services provided within Blackwater, including primary and secondary schooling
228 km to Gracemere Saleyards
116 km to Emerald Saleyards
Water
Water security is a standout feature of the property, supplied by two historically reliable springs and reticulated across the entire holding through approximately 25 kilometres of 90mm poly pipeline, with smaller-gauge lines feeding tanks and well-placed turkey nests.

Rainfall
Average Annual Rainfall of approximately 625 mm (25 inches)

Fencing
“Bottle Tree Camp” is fenced into 13 main paddocks with approximately 12 kilometres of centralised laneway system connecting most paddocks to the yards. Fences are in good, functional condition with a mixture of timber posts and steel pickets in use.

Country
“Bottle Tree Camp” comprises approximately 6708 hectares (16,575 acres) of well-developed scrub country with strong stands of buffel and green panic.

Approximately 194 hectares (480 acres) developed red tableland country growing good stands of buffel and legumes.

Approximately 1133 hectares (2800 acres) of cleared, lighter tableland country grassed with native and improved grasses showing strong stands of buffel, seca stylo and wyn-cassia.

Approximately 2063 hectares (5100 acres) of standing timber including escarpment country forming some natural boundary to the east and south of the property. Ironbark, rosewood and lancewood country with scattered currajong and the odd bottle tree, growing black speargrass native pastures with some areas of buffel.

Improvements
Impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom air conditioned brick house surrounded by verandahs and well-maintained landscaped gardens. Cold room and walk in freezer room with access to cold room from kitchen.

Well-maintained 3 bedroom manager’s residence with new houseyard located separately to homestead. Air conditioned living area and main bedroom.

5 bedroom Workers Accommodation
1300m Bitumen Airstrip
Cement Floored Hangar (Shed) 17 x 15 m
Cement Floored 7 Bay Shed 42 x 24m
1 bay Workshop with 3 phase power connected
44 x Solar Panels on roof
New Steel Yards – Approximately 600hd capacity
Double Deck Ramp
Undercover Vet Crush and Calf Handling Facilities
Gallagher Scales & Weigh Box
Plunge Dip
Power to Yards
Cattle
The property will be offered with a high-quality herd of Central Queensland–adapted Hereford cattle, incorporating Jarrah and Tondara bloodlines in more recent years. A disciplined age-based culling policy, with cows removed at nine years, ensures the herd remains young, productive and well structured. Total numbers are approximately 2,050 head.

Plant
The following plant will be included in the property sale. Please note hours and kilometres as at 31/1/26. All equipment is still in use.

Deutz Tractor 2017 Agro-Lift 3620 with Agrofarm 100G attachments and slasher
Cat Backhoe 432E
Cat 16G Grader
Toyota Landcruiser Utility with Hiab Crane (Reg. F01864)
Polaris 2020 Diesel Side x Side Buggy R21 Red 4NA
Poly Pipe Welder
Cottage Generator
Plus Workshop Items and Consumables too numerous to mention.