South Walcha/Niangala area is recognized as one of the leading premier livestock breeding and fattening regions in Eastern Australia. The areas features include - altitude, high rainfall, rich basalts soils and temperate climate.
Property: Kentucky Blue
Total area: 2,177.52 Ha (5,380 Ac)
Established pasture: 930 Ha (2,300 Ac)
Carrying capacity (Cows): 1,100
Carrying capacity (DSE): 14,500
Property: The Flags
Total area: 1,467.79 Ha (3,626 Ac)
Established pasture: 1,415 Ha (3,492 Ac)
Carrying capacity (Cows): 1,650
Carrying capacity (DSE): 25,500
Total area: 3,645.31 Ha (9,007 Ac)
Established pasture: 2,345 Ha (5,795 Ac)
Carrying capacity (Cows): 2,750
Carrying capacity (DSE): 40,000
Excellent location on top of the Great Dividing Range - 20km from Niangala Village, 50 km ex Walcha, 84 km ex Tamworth, 108 km ex Armidale, 108 km ex Gloucester, 185 km ex the coast and 375 km ex Sydney.
Heavy rich chocolate and black basalt soils. Very reliable annual rainfall 900 mm to 1,500 mm.
Outstanding livestock water - McDonald River and Smith's Creek double frontages, also permanent creeks, springs, 70 dams and cattle troughs.
Approx 2,350 Ha (5,800 Acres) ideal for high performance improved temperate pastures, regularly top dressed.
Approx 80% new and near new fencing, 56 primary paddocks, efficient laneway system.
Outstanding accommodation - 4 BR Kentucky Blue homestead, 4 BR Manager's home, plus staff cottages.
Rated at 40,000 DSE, to carry 2,750 breeding cows or fatten/background up to 6,000 steers.
Adjoins Upton Farms.
Kentucky Blue and The Flags will be offered for sale via Meares Simultaneous Online Auction 'As a whole' and separately, commencing 11.00 am AEST 7th December and concluding 12 noon 8th December 2022.
Inspections: By appointment with marketing agent.
