652 North Littabella Road Mullett Creek, 4670 QLD
AQUACULTURE OPPORTUNITY FOR OVER 100 SPECIES
An exceptional opportunity to secure one of Queensland's established aquaculture holdings with development approval authorised to conduct aquaculture on and harvest over 100 species, positioned within the highly regarded Coral Coast region. Offering substantial scale, operational infrastructure, and future expansion potential, this productive prawn farming enterprise presents a rare investment in Australia's growing aquaculture sector to start production of prawns or your desired species this year.
Set on part of the 142.25 hectare landholding over three Certificates of Title, the property is strategically located approximately 52 km drive north of Bundaberg.
The operation is currently licensed for 25 hectares of production ponds, with 19.50 hectares already developed and significant scope for future expansion. Approximately 22 hectares are currently ready for production, previously stocked with Black Tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon), projected production capacity of approximately 200 to 230 tonnes.
Extensive capital improvements and operational upgrades were undertaken since 2015, enhancing efficiencies and aligning the farm with modern Australian prawn farming practices. The enterprise has demonstrated a proven capacity to supply premium retail and wholesale seafood products to both domestic and export markets under the Australian Coral Coast Mariculture brand.
Employees:
If required, the operations manager.
Property Highlights
* 142.25 hectare aquaculture holding across three Certificates of Title
* Located approximately 52 kilometres north of Bundaberg, Queensland
* Licensed for 25 hectares of production ponds
* 22 hectares currently developed with expansion potential
* 15 hectares currently ready for production
* Past species, Black Tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon)
* Estimated production capacity of approximately 200 to 230 tonnes
* Infrastructure upgrades completed since 2015
* Direct access to the pristine waters of Littabella Creek
* Beneficial isolation providing reduced biosecurity risk
* Established supply capability to domestic and export seafood markets
Improvements include:
* Excellent pumping infrastructure from three river pumps allows pumping on all tides
* Power - 415 Volt (3 Phase), 240 Volt, solar panels
* 1 diesel backup generator ranging in size 500 KVA
* Office facilities
* Solar farm 30kw (profit approx. $3,600/y)
* Workshop
* Storage & machinery sheds
* 3 Bedroom timber clad home
* 2 Bedroom home
* 1 Bedroom - 3 room high set Staff amenities
* Staff amenities
* Feed shed
* Primary processing facilities
* Cold storage infrastructure
This is an opportunity to acquire a scalable aquaculture enterprise with established infrastructure, operational capacity, and future long-term growth potential within one of Queensland's premier seafood production regions.
Subject to approvals where applicable.
Plant & Equipment:
* Fully operational processing facility - packing - freezers - cookers
* Two Operational hatcheries with 26 x 20 Ton larvae production tanks to produce 20 million + Larvae per cycle
* Brood stock holding room
* Algae room
* 1 x - 4x4 JBC Backhoe - 1994
* 1 x - 4 x 4 New Holland tractor - 1998
* 2 x 10 tonne ford tippers
* 1 x 3 tonne tip truck - Daihatsu
* 1 x Komatsu forklift
* 1 x Toyota forklift
* 1 x Lind electric forklift
* 1 x Feed delivery truck and many others
* 1 x Polaris Quad Bike
* 30KW Solar Prototype Installation
* 500KVA Generator Installation
For further information or inspection please call, email or text the listing agent John Pappalardo on 0427 875 396 john.papp@thefourwalls.com.au today.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for use as an estimate only and potential purchasers should make their own inquiries to satisfy themselves of any matters. We have used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained.
Auction
Saturday 4th July 2026 at 11:30amIn House, 51 Barolin Street, Bundaberg South
Inspect
Inspection of this property is available strictly by arrangement only.
Contact
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John Pappalardo