Well established dairy farm in Tasmania's fertile North West. Showcasing an excellent layout and modern infrastructure, tailored for efficient and productive dairy farming.
Approximately 15 minutes drive South of the major coastal township of Wynyard.
The 282ha (696ac) approx. property is currently milking 520 cows with holding yard capacity up to 700. Producing 162,000 - 186,000 milk solids through a low input, zero grain system.
Property Features:
• 40 Aside Herringbone Swing Over Dairy
• Up to date effluent system
• 18,000 litre milk vat
• All cows wintered on farm
• Halter Virtual Fencing
• Fertile red soils and strong fertiliser history
• Large 3 bay hay barn
• Smaller barn/calf shed
• Wallaby fencing around bush areas
• Central, well developed lanes to all paddocks
• Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom weatherboard home with open-plan kitchen, dining and double garage. Second 4 bedroom home on the property provides additional accommodation, both with scenic views of the surrounding farm.
Irrigation & water:
• 2 x 55ha Bauer Centre Pivots, 1 x 15ha Bauer Centre Pivot
• 15ha K-line irrigation pods
• Pivots well maintained and fully re-piped in 2019
• Central, modern pump shed
• Irrigation supply from 22ha 600ML (approx.) irrigated Dam
• 423ML currently officially licenced with options for expansion
• Irrigation Dam large enough for recreational water sports
• Excellent central water system with 50mm mains and 6-7ft troughs to all paddocks
• Newly cased 1.5ML/day bore with potential to add electrics and expand irrigation/effluent infrastructure
Water is a key feature to the farm boasting a 600ML (approx.) Irrigation supply from a 22 hectare dam with a current licence of 423 megalitres and 140 hectares of irrigation through centre pivots and K-line.
The property consists of red basalt soils which North West Tasmania is famous for and would give added potential for the purchaser to explore vegetable production as well.
An opportunity not to be missed, please contact the team to schedule an inspection.
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