“Namoi Hills” - Dingo QLD
Overview
An opportunity is presented to the market for “Namoi Hills” Dingo Qld, comprising 16,032 acres (6,488 ha) of Freehold. The property is being offered :
- Either as a whole for $3.75 million bare of stock & plant,
- Or in 4 affordable entry level “starter” blocks right on the doorstep of Dingo.
With the exception of “Karamea” (Lot 4), each property is around the 5,000 acres in area. These are all significant commercial “going concerns” in their own right.
The properties are being offered for sale as:
“Namoi Hills” Homestead - Price: Offers over $1.8m
Comprising some 5,000 acres of Freehold with a substantial station complex including homestead, 2 cottages, several sheds and a large drafting yard. This property is well fenced and watered with great improvements. It would make a first class stud depot in the heart of CQ. “Namoi Hills Homestead ” has a carrying capacity of 340 breeders plus progeny and sires.
“Springton Lagoon” - Price: $720,000 Under Contract
Comprising just under 5,000 acres of Freehold in two paddocks; both with dams and fully boundary fenced. The carrying capacity is 240 breeders plus progeny and sires. “Springton Lagoon” has all-weather independent “gazetted” road access off the Capricorn Highway on Namoi Rd which is maintained by the Central Highlands Regional Council.
“Karamea South” - Price: $960,000
Comprises 3,790 acres of Freehold and 1,100 acres of Special Term Lease. There are excellent stock facilities with a big “new” steel drafting yard with good all-weather access for road trains off Glendara Rd. “Karamea South” is safely watered by two 25,000 and 15,000 yard dams. It is all well improved country with a strong carrying capacity of 320 breeders plus progeny and sires. The property has all-weather independent gazetted road access off the Capricorn Highway off Namoi and Glendara Roads which are maintained by the Central Highlands Regional Council.
“Karamea” - Price: $600,000 Sold
Comprises 2,244 acres of Freehold with two 20,000 and 15,000 yard dams and a big permanent lagoon. The property is a boundary fenced. (All fences are in good condition) It is all well improved country and safely watered with a strong carrying capacity of 200 breeders plus progeny and sires. The property has all-weather independent “gazetted” road access off the Capricorn Highway off Namoi and Glendara Roads which are maintained by the Central Highlands Regional Council.
Note
- Order of sale is at the discretion of the Vendor.
- The properties are being offered on an individual basis with the sale of each being contingent on the sale of any other block at the Vendors' absolute discretion.
- A current PMAV exists across all properties (see annexures)
“Namoi Hills”
Offered for sale as a whole comprising 16,032 acres (6,488 ha) of Freehold and 1,100 acres of Special Lease comprising “Namoi Homestead”, “Springton Lagoon”, “Karamea South” and “Karamea”.
Price
$3.75 million bare of stock & plant ($233 per acre)
Location
Situated only 148 km from Gracemere Saleyard and 160 km from Rockhampton on Namoi Road, south of Dingo.
Area and Tenure
16,032 acres (2,023 hectares) of Freehold and 1,100 acres of Special Lease described as:
| Tenure | Description | Parish | Area in Acres | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Lot 12 on Crown Plan H404 |
Abinger | 5,000 | 2,023 |
| Freehold | Lot 14 on SP 220237 | Abinger | 4,999 | 2,023 |
| Freehold | Lot 15 on SP 220237 | Abinger | 3,791 | 1,534 |
| Special Lease | Lot 16 on Crown Plan HT233 |
Abinger | 1,100 | 445 |
| Freehold | Lot 1 on RP 619820 |
Abinger | 2,244 | 908 |
| Total | 17,314 | 6,934 |
Improvements
All fixed improvement as described below.
Note
Although “Namoi Hills” is being offered bare of stock, 300 top quality breeders may be available for sale at valuation.
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall of 28 inches.
Carrying Capacity
1,000 breeders plus progeny and sires.
Services
- Major commercial centre Rockhampton. The town features all the major banks, several large shopping complexes, numerous dealerships and small businesses. Daily air services to Brisbane. Numerous private schools and CQ University.
- A primary school bus to Dingo may be available subject to student numbers).
- High school bus from Dingo to Blackwater.
- Telephone (both landline and good mobile coverage), fax, internet connections and good TV reception.
- Rural power.
- Three major abattoirs in this area being Teys Brothers in Biloela, and AMH and Teys Brothers in Rockhampton.
- Major sale yards throughout the area include Gracemere (Rockhampton) 148 km away, Biloela (approx. 140 km), Moura, Springsure and 140 km to Emerald.
- Australia Post Office in Dingo.
Remarks
Ideal opportunity to secure an entry level property with great potential for further development. “Namoi Hills” has a good record for being a top breeder block with generally good fencing, outstanding improvements and a reputation for turning off big weaners. Calving rates are generally around the 85% mark. The last full round of mustering produced a Pregnancy test result of 93%.
Exclusions
The property is being offered bare of stock plant and chattels.
“Namoi Hills” offered in any combination of 4 affordable entry level “starter” blocks with the sale of each being contingent on the sale of any other block at the Vendors' absolute discretion as:-
“Namoi Hills Homestead”
Price
Looking for offers over $1.8m (over $360 per acre bare of stock & plant)
Location
Situated only 148 km from Gracemere Saleyard and 160 km from Rockhampton on Namoi Road, south of Dingo.
Area and Tenure
5,000 acres (2,023 hectares) of Freehold and described as:
| Tenure | Description | Parish | Area in Acres | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Lot 12 on Crown Plan H404 |
Abinger | 5,000 | 2,023 |
Country
Gently undulating good quality forest country. Larger areas originally pulled, stick raked and sown to buffel. Strong heavy carrying country. Predominantly white on the vegetation map. Originally timbered with Narrow Leaf Ironbark, Spotted Gum and Bloodwood.
There are areas of Green Panic mainly along the water course areas. Improved pastures comprise predominantly Gayndah and American Buffel, Sabi Grass, Seca Stylo, Green Panic and Forest Blue Grass. Silk and Butterfly Pea were seeded when the country was stick raked in 2008.
Improvements
“Namoi Homestead” complex has an abundance of accommodation comprising 3 residences, including the main homestead and several single person quarters and that are highly suited to “local mine accommodation”.
Homestead
Older highset “Queenslander” homestead enclosed and partially concreted underneath. Excellent position overlooking the property to the north. The residence comprises 5 bedrooms with a closed-in veranda on the western and southern sides.
Other features include:
- Formal Lounge
- Formal dining room
- Split system air-conditioning in the main bedroom and kitchen
- 4 x “wall mounted” air conditioners throughout
- Slow combustion fire place
- Ceiling fans throughout
Electric stove and hot water system- Shower, wash room and toilet, and laundry downstairs
- Lockable store room and numerous storage areas underneath
Homestead Water Supply
Two rain water tanks with a household pressure pump off the homestead comprising:
- 1 x 4,000 gallon poly tank.
- 1 x 3,000 gallon poly tank.
- House dam (fenced off) x 25,000 cubic yards equipped with electric pressure pump on overhead electricity.
- Pumps to tank on high stand.
Swimming pool
- Salt water inground swimming pool.
- Sand filter.
- Established garden around pool area.
Mower Shed
- Inside house yard.
- Concreted and lockable.
Main Machinery Shed
- 20m x 9m x 3 bay corrugated iron.
Sliding doors on each bay.- Includes lockable chemical storage area.
- Power and lights connected.
- Work bench.
- Drill bench.
- Meat room and cold room.
- Fully concreted.
Second Machinery and Hay Shed
- 21m x 8m x 6 bay corrugated iron machinery and hay shed.
- Power and lights connected.
- Gates at front of shed to keep out stock.
Third Machinery and Hay Shed
- 26m x 6m x 8 bay Colorbond with open sides
- Power and lights connected.
- Dirt floor.
- Rear wall closed in.
Shed Complex Water Supply
- 1 x 5,000 gallon poly rain water tank.
- 1 x 5,000 gallon poly tank fed from yard dam and bore.
Staff Cottage
- Comprises 3 self-contained air-conditioned bedrooms.
- Each bedroom has a separate toilet and shower.
- Communal kitchen.
Tourist Back Packer Accommodation
Comprises:
6 bedrooms with ceiling fans- 3 x toilets
- 2 x showers in separate bathrooms with wash basin
- Timber floor
Comment
Ex Railway building in very sound condition.
Two Bedroom Cottage
- Comprises lounge, dining room, kitchen with walk-in pantry.
- Small cold room.
- Bar and entertaining area.
- Electric hot water system.
- Ceiling fans.
- Air conditioned with wall mounted air conditioners.
Horse Stable and Colorbond shed
- Two horse stables with adjacent horse yards.
- Half of shed comprises a concreted storage area with saddle room.
Main cottage
3 bedrooms; all air-conditioned with wall mounted air-conditioners.- Ceiling fans throughout.
- Open Veranda to the north.
- Modern kitchen with gas stove and stainless steel benches.
- Electric hot water.
- Downstairs bathroom, shower, toilet and laundry.
Comments:
Good entertaining area at front of cottage.
Stock Water & Paddocks
Front Paddock
- 1 x small 2,000 yard dam
- 1 x 25,000 yard dam; exclusively homestead complex.
Road Paddock
- 1 x 10,000 yard dam.
- Semi-permanent water in Bridgewater Creek.
Swamp Paddock
- 1 x 20,000 yard dam equipped with petrol pump. (Stand-by water supply for homestead; pumps up to high tank at homestead)
- 1 x 10,000 yard dam.
Bore In Swamp Paddock
- Equipped with “Edge Tracker” solar panel driving solar semi submersible pump.
- Produces 900 gph.
Comments
Only 18 months old; very good water improvement. The Edge Tracker follows the sun through the day. Not currently connected to a tank.
Carrying Capacity
240 breeders plus progeny and sires.
Stock Facilities
Drafting yard
Timber drafting yard in good condition with “side load” road train all weather access.
The yard features:
- Under-cover calf race and branding area with Morrissey branding cradle.
- Long undercover race for 15 head and loading ramp.
- Four way drafting pound.
“Springton Lagoon”
Price
$720,000 bare of stock & plant ($144 per acre)
Location
Located west of and adjoining “Namoi Hills Homestead”.
Area and Tenure
4,999 acres (2,023 hectares) of Freehold described as:
| Tenure | Description | Parish | Area in Acres | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Lot 14 on SP 220237 |
Abinger | 4,999 | 2,023 |
| Total | 4,999 | 2,023 |
Country
Gently undulating good quality forest country. Larger areas originally pulled, stick raked and sown to buffel. Strong heavy carrying country. Originally timbered with Narrow Leaf Ironbark, Spotted Gum and Bloodwood.
Improved pastures comprise predominantly Gayndah and American Buffel, Sabi Grass, Seca Stylo, Green Panic and Forest Blue Grass. Silk and Butterfly Pea were seeded when the country was stick raked in 2008. The Green Panic is mainly along the water course areas. There is a Rosewood ridge through the middle of the property with an abundance of good quality useable Rosewood timber for fencing.
Paddocks and Waters
“L” Paddock
Dam x 30,000 cubic yard located on a Rosewood ridge with an excellent catchment. This dam is on a very good catchment with good clean water for stock. Dam is also fenced and can be shut off to aid mustering.
Lagoon Paddock
- 1 x 10,000 yard dam.
- Chain of ponds on Springton Creek.
Comments The holes on Springton Creek are semi-permanent.
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall of 28 inches.
Carrying Capacity
240 breeders plus progeny and sires.
Gravel Pit
Gravel pit with good access.
“Karamea South”
Price
$960,000 bare of stock & plant ($253per acre)
Location
Located south west of and adjoining the south west corner of “Namoi Hills” Homestead.
Area and Tenure
4,890 acres (1,979 hectares) described as:
| Tenure | Description | Parish | Area in Acres | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Lot 15 on SP 220237 | Abinger | 3,791 | 1,534 |
| Special Lease | Lot 16 on Crown Plan HT233 |
Abinger | 1,100 | 445 |
| Total | 4,891 | 1,979 |
Country
Gently undulating good quality forest country. Large areas originally pulled, stick raked and sewn to buffel. Strong heavy carrying country. Originally timbered with Narrow Leaf Ironbark, Spotted Gum and Bloodwood with some existing areas of edible Myrtle and Quinine.
The Green Panic is mainly along the water course areas.
The flats are well improved to Gayndah and American Buffel, Sabi Grass, Seca Stylo, Green Panic and Forest Blue Grass. Some of the country was seeded to Silk and Butterfly Pea when it was stick raked in 2008/2009.
Stock Water and Paddocks
Pig Trap Paddock
- 1 x 25,000 yard dam
- 1 x 10,000 yard dam
Comments
The big dam is a very good hole.
Big Red Paddock
- 1 x 25,000 - 30,000 yard dam.
- 1 x 15,000 yard dam.
Comments
There is a long tail on the big dam running well back up into catchment.
Stock Facilities
Drafting yard
As new large steel drafting yard built in 2007 with “side load” road train all weather access.
The yard features:
- New RPM vet crush.
- Under-cover calf race and branding area with Morrissey branding cradle.
- Long undercover race for 15 head and loading ramp.
- Five way “under cover” drafting pound.
- Concrete trough in yard.
- Tap in yard.
- 10,000 gallon poly tank. Requires a pipeline connection to Pigtrap Dam.
Comments
- Excellent yard to work cattle.
- Equipped with removable safety rails in bottom of the main race and calf race.
- Drafting capacity of 400 to 500 head.
- All weather access for road trains.
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall of 28 inches.
Carrying Capacity
320 breeders plus progeny and sires.
“Karamea”
Price
$600,000 bare of stock & plant ($267 per acre)
Location
Located south of and adjoining “Namoi Hills” Homestead block.
Area and Tenure
2,244 acres (908 hectares) of Freehold and described as:
| Tenure | Description | Parish | Area in Acres | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | Lot 1 on RP 619820 |
Abinger | 2,244 | 908 |
Country
- Gently undulating good quality forest country. Large areas originally pulled and Tordoned, stick raked and sewn to buffel. Strong heavy carrying country. Originally timbered with Narrow Leaf Ironbark, Spotted Gum and Bloodwood with some existing areas of edible Myrtle and Quinine.
- The flats are well improved to Gayndah and American Buffel, Sabi Grass, Seca Stylo, Green Panic and Forest Blue Grass.
- The Green Panic is mainly along the water course areas.
- Some of the country was seeded to Silk and Butterfly Pea when it was stick raked in 2008/2009.
Stock Water
- 1 x 20,000 yard dam
- 1 x 15,000 yard dam
- Semi permanent lagoon
Rainfall
Estimated annual average rainfall of 28 inches
Carrying Capacity
200 breeders plus progeny and sires.
300 top quality breeders available for sale at valuation (both reds and whites)
