1597 Chewko Road

Walkamin QLD 4872

52.16 ha.

Rural

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

WALKAMIN BANANA FARM ON RICH VOLCANIC SOILS

Located in the heart of the highly productive Walkamin farming district, 1597 Chewko Road presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a commercial-scale banana operation with established plantings, secure water allocation, and irrigation infrastructure required to support ongoing production. Covering approximately 52.16 hectares (128.8 acres), the property is currently configured as a productive banana farm with approximately 35.6 hectares (88 acres) of established bananas. An additional 10.12 hectares (25 acres) of prepared fallow ground provides scope for future planting rotations and expansion, while a further seven acres remains unimproved. The property benefits from a valuable 68-megalitre Sunwater channel allocation, providing reliable water security for intensive horticultural production. Existing irrigation infrastructure includes a 55kW electric motor and pump, fertiliser mixing system, sand filtration equipment, and underground mainlines, enabling efficient water and nutrient management across the farm. Renowned for its fertile red volcanic soils, the Walkamin district continues to be one of the Atherton Tablelands' premier horticultural regions, supporting strong banana production and a range of intensive agricultural enterprises. Complementing the farming operation are two onsite workers' cottages, providing accommodation for staff, along with substantial machinery and storage facilities. Improvements include an older machinery shed and a modern 27m x 15m machinery shed suitable for equipment storage, workshop use, and operational requirements. Property Features • 52.16 hectares (128.8 acres) • Approx. 35.6 hectares (88 acres) of established banana production • Approx. 10.12 hectares (25 acres) of fallow land for future planting • 68ML Sunwater channel allocation • Established irrigation infrastructure including 55kW pump, filtration and underground mainlines • Fertile volcanic soils suited to intensive horticulture • Two workers' cottages • Modern 27m x 15m machinery/storage shed • Additional machinery shed • Equipment inventory included (as is) Offering immediate production capacity, established infrastructure, water security, and expansion potential, this is a rare opportunity to secure a turnkey banana farming enterprise in one of Far North Queensland's most sought-after agricultural regions. From all of us at Mareeba Property Office, we wish you every success with your property search. For more information or to arrange an inspection of this property, please call or email us today. Disclaimer: We have in preparing this advertisement used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.