Zara Station, Hughenden QLD 4821

AUCTION

DATE: 11am, Wednesday, 18th November 2026

LOCATION:THE VILLE CASINO, TOWNSVILLE NORTH QLD

Zara Station presents a rare opportunity to secure premium Hughenden fattening country, combining productive black soil, rolling, pebbly, Mitchell and Flinders grass downs with heavily, buffelled, developed country. This highly sought-after combination of land type variation is seldom offered to the market.

Zara is a heavy-carrying, highly productive cattle property, offering the scale, country and infrastructure required for a substantial grazing operation. The property features an impressive stand of a variety of bulk grasses providing excellent grazing capacity and a diverse landscape for cattle production.

Water security is a key feature of Zara, with four separate equipped bore systems servicing more than 30 troughs, 12 tanks and 3 dams with supporting close watering radius across the enterprise. Positioned proudly on a ridge overlooking Landsborough Creek, the immaculate homestead enjoys an elevated setting and magnificent panoramic views across the property.

The sale of Zara will include over 2000 EU and PCAS accredited cattle, providing an established livestock base and immediate cash flow for the incoming purchaser.

Zara is a one-of-a-kind grazing asset offering scale, water improvement and developed country. This is complimented by an effective yards, fencing and homestead infrastructure.

Status Available
Selling Method Type Auction
Rebate Applicable Yes
Property Name Zara Station
Area22,787 ha | 56,307 acres
Tenure Perpetual Lease
Location Hughenden - 54 kilometres south of Hughenden

Improvements
Well watered with 2 mains power and 2 solar bores, reticulating water evenly over the property. Through an extensive series of tanks, turkeys nests and troughs. The water system is supported by permanent dams and seasonal watercourses.

Country Type
Zara is a highly regarded premium Hughenden fattening property. Combining productive black - soil, rolling, pebbly, Mitchell and Flinders grass downs with heavily Buffelled pulled country and seasonal herbages. The property is currently carrying an excellent body of grass, highlighting the productive capacity and quality of the grazing country. Pastures comprise a strong mixture of native and introduced species, including Flinders, Mitchell grass, summer herbages and Buffel grass. Timber species found throughout the property include Coolabah, Wilga, False Sandalwood, Gidgee, Oak, Corkwood, Vine Tree, Boree and Bauhinia. Zara contains a significant area of Category X country, providing additional flexibility for ongoing property and pasture management. This area has been re-pulled within the past 15 years.

Water
Zara benefits from a well-developed and strategically distributed stock water system, supported by a combination of groundwater and seasonal surface water sources. The property is traversed by Landsborough Creek, with its headwaters forming an important feature of Zara. Bridle Creek also provides seasonal surface water through the property. These natural watercourses are complemented by approximately 31 troughs, 13 tanks, 3 dams, turkeys nests and burra pits. Groundwater is supplied by four equipped bores, comprising two solar-powered bores and two mains-powered bores, providing a reliable foundation for the property’s stock water network.

Rainfall Yearly average 476mm or 18 inches

Fencing
Zara is fenced into 12 main paddocks and five holding paddocks. The majority of fencing across the property is in good, serviceable condition.

Predominant Use
Cattle breeding & fattening

Carrying Capacity/Stock
Zara features an exceptional, well-adapted and fertile herd of Angus-cross and composite breeders, reflecting a strong focus on genetics, temperament and overall herd performance. The herd is EU and PCAS accredited. The cattle are predominantly clean-coated Angus-cross types, displaying good length, frame and confirmation. These environmentally adapted composites are well suited to north west conditions. Particular emphasis has been placed on exceptional temperament, with cattle well handled from weaning and recognised for their quiet and manageable nature. The sale of Zara will include 2,098 head of breeders, providing an established livestock base and immediate cash flow for the incoming purchaser. Currently running 5,000 cattle.

Plant & Equipment
Available in Information Memorandum

Services
Zara is well-serviced with essential utilities, including rural power, landline telephone, limited Next G mobile coverage, satellite television, internet and a reliable twice weekly mail service. Just 40 kilometres to Hughenden, a welcoming community awaits, offering all the services required by the grazing industry. Facilities including schooling from Kindy to Grade 12, medical centres, childcare, cafés, service stations, veterinary services, accommodation, and a variety of recreational and sporting amenities, including a recreational lake.

Number of Dwellings
Homestead, Cottage, Multiple sheds, Cattle Yards

Features
Productive fattening country. Impressive stand of a variety of bulk grasses. EU & PCAS accredited Angus Composite breeder herd. Abundance of water.

Sheds
Machinery shed, Garage, Hay/Shearing Shed, Lick shed, Hay shed