A very well located parcel of land situated just off the Augusta Highway between Port Pirie and Port Augusta is for sale.
Comprising a total land area of 234.84 hectares (580 acres approx.) with three freehold titles, the property offers unique commercial benefits and a terrific lifestyle opportunity.
Offering pastoralists coming out of the northern regions a depot to spell cattle/sheep closer to markets, an add-on parcel for local farmers or an ideal equine agistment property, the land is well-placed to cater for a range livestock requirements due to its convenient access.
The property also incorporates the well-known Baroota Campground and was once home to the Baroota Rodeo, hosting national rodeo events on an annual basis. The rodeo yards, judging platform and food stalls still remain. Today, the property offers travellers the opportunity to camp in a unique outback setting in proximity to the coast and the major centres of Port Augusta and Port Pirie. Travellers can camp in comfort with quality toilet and shower facilities available, and under-cover areas to seek shelter when required.
The registered campground and the three-bedroom house are currently leased for $350 per week on a periodic tenancy arrangement. The formal lease does not apply to the land outside of these assets, being over 200 hectares.
The campground side of the property is well suited to an owner-operator who is has a desire to turn the current potential and opportunity into something much more, and provides an excellent foundation for someone looking to get their foot in the door of the tourism industry or get a foothold in the increasing popular Spencer Gulf region. The opening and closing of the campground is at the discretion of the purchaser/owner which may be an appealing option to parties interested in a private venue or shutting the gates for certain periods.
The property is only minutes' drive to a secluded part of coastline offering some of the best beach fishing for King George Whiting at high tide and raking for Blue Swimmer Crabs at low tide, making the best of the tidal movements in this unique and remote part of the South Australian coastline.
Buildings and infrastructure on the property include:
- Three-bedroom transportable house, powered by solar and generator. Mains electricity is not connected to the site.
- Campground registered with council. Campers currently charged $10 per person, per night.
- Large shed of 45x60 foot, open on two sites, includes fixed kitchen and has hosted many parties and functions.
- New bore and submersible pump installed 18 months ago. Powered by generator and currently yielding 1,500 gallons per hour with water tested at approximately 2,300ppm.
- Ablutions block containing men's and women's toilets and showers. There is gas hot water, an underground greywater tank and a separate septic tanks connected to toilets. In the women's section there are four toilets and four showers and men's sections has two toilets and four showers.
- There are four paddocks in total, ideal for horses and livestock with the bluebush in excellent heart at present.
- The majority of the boundary fence is brand new.
- Various 'weather sheds' throughout the campground for campers to seek shelter.
The property is located 7.2km north of Port Germain, 32km north of Port Pirie, 60km south of Port Augusta and 250km north of Adelaide. The nearby Augusta Highway is the main Highway 1 connecting Eastern and Western Australia.
For Sale - $585,000.
