"VALLEY OF LAGOONS" Charters Towers QLD 4820
Expressions of Interest
- Property Type Livestock
- Land area approx 86416ha
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Productive Fattening and Breeding Country
LISTING DETAILS
STATUS
Available
SELLING METHOD TYPE
Private Sale, Expression of Interest
REBATE APPLICABLE
Yes
PROPERTY NAME
Valley of Lagoons
AREA
86,416ha or 213,538ac
TENURE
Valley of Lagoons: Title Reference 17667089 Lot 4 on SP232791 Rolling Term Lease Area: 38,500ha Commencement 1 July 1972, Expiring 30 June 2052 Title Reference 40038985 Lot 6 on GU36 Term Lease Area: 729ha Lease term 30 years, Expiring 18th August 2033 Title Reference 17663008 Lot 227 on OL208 Area: 12,600 ha Total area: 51,829 ha Hopewell: Title Reference: 17667102 PH 22/5281 Lot 5281 PH1808 Rolling Term Lease AREA: 25,200ha Commencement 1 April 1979, Expiring 31 March 2059 Reedybrook: Title Reference: 21389183. Lot 1 on GU293 Freehold Area: 9387.49ha
RATES
CHARTERS TOWERS COUNCIL RATES: Approximately $18,861.31 half-yearly, TABLELANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL RATES: Approximately $1074.40 half-yearly
LOCATION
Located 45km north of Greenvale, 165km west of Ingham, 250km north of Charters Towers, 270km north-west of Townsville and 260km south of Atherton.
IMPROVEMENTS
Five sets of cattle yards, 800m airstrip, improved pasture and legumes. Beautifully renovated homestead complex, guest accommodation, staff quarters, workshop and numerous sheds. Extensive open waters and dams.
COUNTRY TYPE
Valley of Lagoons offers a diverse variety of landscapes, encompassing fertile floodplains encircling the lakes, sheltered valleys, basalt country and lush river flats adorned with abundant pastures and herbages. The 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. Additionally, the area 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 grass, urochloa, pangola, para, nardi grass, 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. An abundance of tree species is present throughout the property. 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.
WATER
Valley of Lagoons boasts an abundance of natural water. Most of the property is watered from the frontage to the permanently running Burdekin River and Reedybrook Creek system. This water supply is enhanced by lakes, lagoons, springs and over 50 open earth dams. These features of the property ensure a well-distributed and secure livestock watering supply. Additionally, it holds an irrigation license with a water allocation of 144 MGL, further enhancing its water assets. 49km of frontage to the upper reaches of the Burdekin River offer flowing water year-round including a comprehensive network of large waterholes, waterfalls, overflowing into extensive lake and lagoon systems. House water supplied directly from the Burdekin River and bore.
WATER ALLOCATION
144 MGL Reedybrook Station Water License
RAINFALL
Yearly average 750mm or 30 inches
FENCING
Valley of Lagoons has been strategically divided into approximately 25 paddocks including 12 primary paddocks, several holding paddocks, and horse paddocks. The fencing infrastructure is sound and maintained ensuring both secure and efficient cattle management.
PREDOMINANT USE
Cattle Breeding & Fattening, Tourism Potential
CARRYING CAPACITY/STOCK
A large herd of premium quality grey and red Brahman cattle compliment the property. This outstanding, functional herd is built on a lifetime of vendor-bred genetics, offering a turn-key opportunity to perspective buyers. The combination of climatically adapted cattle complimented by the complete steer turnoff, allows for instant cash flow. Valley of Lagoons is offered with 7,000 guaranteed head of cattle. Carrying capacity estimated at over 10,000 head
PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Full list of plant & equipment available on request.
SERVICES
Valley of Lagoons is equipped with essential amenities, including rural power, landline telephone, Next G mobile service, satellite TV, and internet connectivity, auxiliary generator. Reliable twice-weekly mail service. Greenvale is 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, campdraft ground, school and a caravan park.
NUMBER OF DWELLINGSHOMESTEAD:
The Valley of Lagoons homestead has undergone beautiful renovations and refurbishments, featuring 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including guest accommodation. This expansive dual-storey residence, originally built in the early 1900s, now stands as a luxuriously furnished home surrounded by manicured gardens with stunning views of a magnificent lagoon. Second Staff Home: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, laundry, lounge room, front verandah views of the lake. Quarters: Renovated staff quarters. Ablution/staff kitchen facilities. REEDYBROOK Home: Highset 4 bedroom, office, 2 bathroom homestead. REEDYBROOK Staff quarters: Duel storey, 4 bedrooms, office and one bathroom.
FEATURES
Large scale cattle breeding and fattening operation with outstanding natural features, include large freshwater lagoons and waterways that form the upper reaches of the extensive Burdekin River system. The property's appeal is enhanced by its spectacular scenery, with numerous lagoons, springs, waterfalls, picturesque escarpments, basalt country, lava flows, softwood scrubs and extensive lake systems.
SHEDSVALLEY OF LAGOONS:
Workshop, garage, machinery shed 1, machinery shed 2. REEDYBROOK: hay shed, machinery shed.
PRICING TYPE
WIWO
AGENT COMMENTS
Valley of Lagoons is a premier North Queensland cattle property seamlessly combining productive fattening and breeding country in a unique parcel. Centrally located at Greenvale, north of Charters Towers, the property provides an exclusive opportunity to acquire a historic, picturesque, and substantial cattle holding rarely available to the market. Valley of Lagoons takes its name from its outstanding features, the large freshwater lagoons and waterways that form the upper reaches of the great Burdekin River system.
Located in a safe rainfall belt and almost entirely naturally watered. Valley of Lagoons has an unrivalled natural grazing resource in relation to the productive frontage areas of the Burdekin River, Reedybrook wetlands and Lucy Creek waterways. The property is a low-cost, efficient, highly productive cattle enterprise with extensive functional infrastructure.
Spectacular scenery only adds to the holdings appeal with numerous springs, waterfalls, picturesque escarpments, and extensive lake systems.
Three adjoining outstanding cattle stations have been consolidated to form the Valley of Lagoons aggregation. The properties consist of Reedybrook, Hopewell and Valley of Lagoons representing freehold, pastoral holding, occupational license tenure plus additional stock route and reserves.
The property spans 213,538 acres and has a capacity to carry an estimated 10,000 cattle. Strategically located north of Charters Towers, Valley of Lagoons presents a remarkable opportunity for cattle marketing, accessing coastal, western, and central Queensland fattening country. Valley of Lagoons has proven breeding and backgrounding capabilities. It is locally regarded as a genuine large-scale cattle property capable of operating with minimal input. Additionally, it presents a unique opportunity for extensive development to further enhance its production potential.
Please contact:
Luke Westaway 0413 408 953 luke@stockplace.com.au
James Coates 0427 333 007 james@stockplace.com.au
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