Listing details
Status
Available
Selling Method Type
Private Sale
Rebate Applicable
Yes
Property Name
Valley of Lagoons Station
Area
51,829ha / 128,069ac
Tenure
Rolling Term Lease
Rates
Please enquire
Rent
NA
Location
Located 45 kilometres north of Greenvale (via short cut road if accessible), 165 kilometres west
of Ingham, 250 kilometres north of Charters Towers, 270 kilometres north-west of Townsville and
260 kilometres south of Atherton. Valley of Lagoons has 54 kilometres of formed gravel road that accesses the sealed Kennedy Highway. The property is located between Cairns, Ingham, the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, Mount Surprise and Hughenden.
Improvements
2 sets of cattle yards, homestead, staff house, staff quarters, staff accommodation, lockable garage, machinery shed x 2, workshop, garden shed and generator shed housing new backup power source.
Country Type
Valley of Lagoons offers a diverse variety of landscapes, encompassing fertile floodplains
encircling the lakes, sheltered valleys, basalt country and lush river flats adorned with abundant grass and herbages. The lagoons
extend to include islands within the three Burdekin River channels, grassy swamps, and open plains, with a foundation of black and
heavy chocolate soils. The black soil plains feature rich loamy creek
frontages rising into undulating conglomerate, basalt country, granite country and rocky
rangelands. Additionally, the area comprises deep red soil tablelands, areas of soft wood scrub, gently rolling gravely ridges and creek flats interspersed with sand ridges. The fertile soils are covered with a variety of grasses such as couch, native blue grass, urochloa, pangola, para, nardi grass and forest mitchell, while
the remaining areas predominantly showcase spear and kangaroo grass, including multiple varieties of improved stylo species, featuring secca stylo, verano stylo and wynn cassia. Featured tree species include grey box,
ironbark, moreton bay ash, lemon-scented gum, Burdekin plum, bloodwood, ti tree, poplar gum, gum-topped box and various
wattle. Fattening takes place on the black soil as water gradually recedes throughout the year. This simplifies mustering, as livestock are attracted to the sweeter
pastures surrounding the natural lagoons. The drying and recession of the lagoons have the inherent effect of irrigating the adjacent areas through excess subsoil
moisture, fostering grass growth well into the dry season and the period of low protein availability. This component may explain the limited consumption of supplements during these specific periods.
Water
Valley of Lagoons boasts an abundance of natural water. Most of the property is watered from the frontage to the permanently running Burdekin River. This water supply is enhanced by lakes, lagoons, springs and open earth dams (refer to property map). These features of the property ensure a well-distributed and secure livestock watering supply.
Frontage to the upper reaches of the Burdekin River offer flowing water year-round including
a comprehensive network of large waterholes, waterfalls, overflowing into extensive lake and lagoon systems. Domestic water to the homestead and yard supply are pumped from the river via an electric submersible, supported by an equipped bore in the house complex.
Rainfall
Yearly average 750mm or 30 inches
Fencing
Valley of Lagoons has been strategically divided into approximately 8 primary paddocks, several holding paddocks, and horse paddocks. The fencing infrastructure is sound and
maintained ensuring both secure and efficient cattle management.
The fences consist of three and four-barb wire configurations, the majority of which are in stock
proof condition. Recent construction of new four-barb fencing is evident at various locations around the property.
Predominant Use
Cattle Breeding & Grazing
Plant & Equipment
Available in IM
Services
Valley of Lagoons is equipped with essential amenities, including rural power, landline telephone, Next G mobile service, satellite TV, and internet connectivity. There is a reliable twice-weekly mail service.
Number of Dwellings
4
Bedrooms
17
Bathrooms
6
Features
Homestead: The Valley of Lagoons homestead has undergone beautiful renovations and
refurbishments, featuring 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including guest accommodation.
This expansive dual-storey residence, originally built in the early 1900s, now stands
as a well furnished home surrounded by manicured gardens with stunning views of a
magnificent lagoon. Capturing excellent natural light and refreshing breezes with its prime north-south aspect, the residence flows from its welcoming entry
to a spacious open-plan living and dining area. The landscaped gardens beautifully embrace
outdoor entertaining, leisure, and recreation. House water supplied directly from the Burdekin River via a solar powered submersible pump. Three Cel-fi plus booster system to enhance mobile phone connectivity. UHF radio and antenna at main house. Separate
Wi-Fi system available over the complex.
Sheds
Garage, Workshop, Machinery Shed x 2, Garden Shed, Generator Shed
Pricing Type
P.O.A.
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