Historic, Highly Productive Cattle Property For Sale North QLD

Large Scale Cattle Property With Rich History For Sale North QLD

The ‘Valley of Lagoons’ provides an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an historic, picturesque and substantial cattle property rarely available to the market.

The property – which takes its name from its outstanding features, the large freshwater lagoons and waterways that form the upper reaches of the Burdekin River system – is renowned as a premier North Queensland cattle property which combines productive fattening and breeding country with a unique setting boasting spectacular scenery with numerous springs, waterfalls, escarpments and extensive lake systems.

This cattle property for sale North QLD boasts a rich history dating back to 1845 when Ludwig Leichhardt noted its suitability for livestock

With a rich history dating back to 1845 when European explorer Ludwig Leichhardt noted the area’s suitability for livestock rearing, the property initially spanned more than 1,000 square miles when first settled in 1862 by Walter Jervoise Scott and was used in the early 20th century as a bullock depot for J.S. Love Estates, playing a crucial role in fattening steers sourced from the Gulf breeding property ‘Dunbar.

Today, ‘Valley of Lagoons’ consolidates three outstanding adjoining cattle stations – ‘Reedybrook’, ‘Hopewell’ and ‘Valley of Lagoons’ – to form an aggregation spanning 213,538 acres (86,415 hectares) with a capacity to carry an estimated 10,000 cattle.

This cattle property for sale North QLD is renowned locally for its highly productive fattening and breeding country

Centrally located at Greenvale, north of Charters Towers, the property presents a remarkable opportunity for cattle marketing, accessing coastal, western and central Queensland fattening country – with potential for extensive development to further enhance its production potential.

The property occupies diverse landscapes, encompassing fertile floodplains encircling the lakes, sheltered valleys, basalt country and lush river flats adorned with abundant pastures and herbages.

This cattle property for sale North QLD spans 213,538 acres with a proven capacity to carry an estimated 10,000 cattle

Its lagoons extend to include islands within the Burdekin River channels, supporting grassy swamps and open plains, with a foundation of black and heavy chocolate soils.

The black soil plains feature rich loamy creek frontages rising into undulating conglomerate, basalt country, granite country and rocky rangelands.

This cattle property for sale North QLD takes its name from the large freshwater lagoons and waterways connected to the Burdekin River 

Additionally, ‘Valley of Lagoons’ comprises deep red soil tablelands, areas of soft wood scrub, gently rolling gravely ridges and creek flats interspersed with sand ridges.

The fertile soils are covered with a variety of grasses such as Couch, Native Blue, Urochloa, Pangola, Para, Nardi and Forest Mitchell, while the remaining areas predominantly showcase Spear and Kangaroo grass, including multiple varieties of improved Stylo species, featuring Secca Stylo and Wynn Cassia. What’s more, an abundance of tree species is present throughout the property.

This cattle property for sale North QLD comprises deep red soil tablelands, areas of soft wood scrub, rolling gravely ridges and creek flats

The presence of the spring-fed Reedybrook Creek and Burdekin River in conjunction with multiple lagoons contributes to the landscape, forming lakes and waterholes adorned with significant areas of developed pondage pasture and native wetland species. Lush pastures grow on the black soil as water gradually recedes throughout the year.

Located in a safe rainfall belt with an average of 750mm, ‘Valley of Lagoons’ boasts an abundance of natural water and is almost entirely naturally watered. A majority of the property is watered from the frontage to the permanently running Burdekin River and Reedybrook Creek system.

This cattle property for sale North QLD’s lagoons extend to islands in Burdekin River channels, supporting grassy swamps and open plains

Approximately 49 kilometres of frontage to the upper reaches of the Burdekin River offers flowing water year-round, including a comprehensive network of large waterholes and waterfalls, overflowing into extensive lake and lagoon systems. House water supplied directly from the Burdekin River and bore.

This water supply is enhanced by lakes, lagoons, springs and more than 50 open-earth dams, ensuring a well-distributed and secure livestock watering supply.

This cattle property for sale North QLD includes a network of large waterholes and waterfalls, overflowing into lake and lagoon systems

Additionally, the property holds an irrigation licence with a water allocation of 144 megalitres, further enhancing its water assets.

Complementing its natural advantages, ‘Valley of Lagoons’ boasts extensive functional infrastructure that enhance its standing as a low-cost, efficient and highly-productive cattle enterprise.

This cattle property for sale North QLD boasts extensive functional infrastructure including sound and well-maintained fencing

The property has been strategically divided into approximately 25 paddocks, including 12 primary paddocks, several holding paddocks and horse paddocks.

Fencing infrastructure is sound and well-maintained, ensuring both secure and efficient cattle management.

This cattle property for sale North QLD benefits from five sets of cattle yards, three machinery sheds, a hay shed and a workshop

The property also benefits from five sets of cattle yards, three machinery sheds, a hay shed, workshop, garage and 800-metre airstrip.

There’s also full list of plant and equipment included in the sale (available on request) – as well as 7,000 head of premium quality grey and red Brahman cattle built on a lifetime of vendor-bred genetics, offering a turn-key opportunity and instant cash flow to perspective buyers.

This cattle property for sale North QLD features a beautifully renovated homestead complex, guest accommodation and staff quarters

On top of the first-class farm infrastructure, ‘Valley of Lagoons’ also features a beautifully renovated homestead complex, guest accommodation and staff quarters.

The grand homestead features eight bedrooms and three bathrooms including guest accommodation.

This cattle property for sale North QLD includes a homestead with eight bedrooms and three bathrooms including guest accommodation

Originally built in the early 1900s, the expansive dual-storey residence now stands as a luxuriously furnished home surrounded by manicured gardens with stunning views of a magnificent lagoon.

As well as renovated staff quarters, there is a second staff home offering three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, laundry, lounge room and front veranda boasting views of the lake.

The main homestead on this cattle property for sale North QLD is surrounded by manicured gardens with stunning views of the lagoon

Additionally, ‘Reedybrook’ hosts a high-set four-bedroom, two-bathroom homestead as well as dual-storey staff quarters offering four bedrooms, office and one bathroom.

Rounding out the property’s extensive list of features are essential amenities including rural power, landline telephone, Next G mobile service, satellite TV, internet connectivity, auxiliary generator and a reliable twice-weekly mail service.

This cattle property for sale North QLD is a rare opportunity to acquire an historic, picturesque and substantial cattle property

‘Valley of Lagoons’ is located 45km north of Greenvale, a welcoming community that caters to the needs of the surrounding grazing industry. The town provides crucial services such as a hotel/motel, service station, camp draft ground, school and a caravan park.

Moreover, the property is strategically positioned 165km west of Ingham, 250km north of Charters Towers, 270km north-west of Townsville and 260km south of Atherton. Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale at Charters Towers QLD.