Agent Comments
Auction on the 15th of May 2025, prior offer considered
May Downs is an ecologically diverse property located 28 kilometres west of the major regional city of Mount Isa. Showcasing an excellent variety of land types, well planned infrastructure and an abundant healthy pasture, supported by a holistic management system.
This tick free pastoral holding is offered with a highly regarded herd of tropically adapted, quiet and fertile composite cattle. A handover muster of 8,000 head will be guaranteed for the first round with an estimated 9,500 head expected on May Downs.
May Downs is an exceptional parcel of land offering a rare blend of opportunity, sustainability, and natural beauty. The powerhouse of the 575,755 acres is driven by the ability of the open volcanic Mitchell grass downs to produce weight for age performance, enhancing herd fertility and steer profitability.
An efficient, low-cost calf production system is supported by a diversity of quick responding country known for its grazing security through a variety of browse and resilient pasture species. The well-designed and thoughtfully planned infrastructure completes the entire package. The complex planning, resulting in straightforward outcomes, highlights the years of experience that align with the strategic management plan.
The Auction of May Downs on May 15, 2025, presents a geographically strategic and scalable investment with a strong future in the pastoral industry. Offered with cattle and plant. Offering immediate cash flow potential, stunning rural landscapes and long-term growth opportunities, this is a rare chance to secure a premier agricultural asset.
For more information, please contact:
Luke Westaway 0413 408 953
James Coates 0427 333 007
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Reliable rainfall. Sale including over 1000hd livestock. Abundance of feed available.
Listing details
Status
Available
Selling Method Type
Auction
Rebate Applicable
Yes
Property Name
May Downs
Area
233,000 ha (575, 755 acres approx.).
Tenure
Pastoral Holding
Rates
Approx. $20,000 annually
Rent
Approx. $49,100 annually
Location
Mount Isa
Improvements
Multiple reliable water systems and infrastructure are a a feature of the property in conjunction with well maintained fenced paddocks incorporating multiple sets of quality cattle yards. Well maintained complex including numerous houses and staff accomodation buildings overlook a picturesque valley of open black soil and basalt downs country. well maintained station road network and levy banks disperse water into productive pasture regeneration areas.
Country Type
May Downs has been meticulously maintained as a rangeland system aimed at creating an ecologically sustainable mix of native and introduced pastures, along with extensive ground cover and regenerative woodlands. This approach ensures a quick response to moisture events and offers quality top browse.
The diversity of the property allows grazing to be managed according to the availability of feed and the ability to use pastures when they are in their most productive. A large percentage of the property contains varying species of spinifex. Grazing in these areas provide relief from the more productive river flats and open downs.
A feature of the highly productive front country is powerful stands of quality pastures consisting of Buffel, Mitchel, Flinders, Button grass and Blue grasses. The remaining areas of the property have a tremendous mix of Buffel, Button grass, Blue grass, Golden Beard, Seca and Verano Stylo, Kangaroo grass, Barley Mitchell, Feathertop, Spinifex, Brown Top, Kerosene, Black and White Spear grass as well as Urochloa.
Timber species include Box, Supple Jack, Beefwood, Bloodwood, Dogwood, River gums, Ghost gums, Gidgee, Whitewood, Mulga, Silver Leaf Box, Snappy Gum, Turpentine, Wattle, Emu Apple, Turkey Bush and Currant Bush.
Water
A carefully considered water system has been developed on May Downs with approximately 70% fully developed with 2 kilometres (on higher carrying land types) and 5 kilometres (on lighter carrying land types) radius.
5 completely independent water systems make up a large portion of the water distribution. 23 bores, 19 dams and 5 smaller dams are used to water cattle with 15 tanks including turkeys nests and 8 pioneer tanks, 46 troughs plus 11 troughs in cattle yards, and seasonal waterholes throughout the creek and river systems.
Positioned on top of the water shed May Downs supports 4 main creek systems. These provide seasonal water holes along the Templeton River, Mingera Creek, Wilfred Creek, Sherrin Creek. The frontages along these water courses offer extensive productive grazing areas.
Rainfall
Yearly average 400mm or 16 inches
Fencing
May Downs has been strategically divided into 13 main paddocks with associated holding paddocks, mustering and dam squares. Internal fencing is mostly three or four barb on steel pickets. The fencing is generally good condition and stock proof.
Predominant Use
Cattle breeding & fattening.
Carrying Capacity/Stock
Guaranteed 8,000 cattle at first round hand over muster with over 9,500 expected in the sale. May Downs carries significant top feed and resilient grass species that are reliable throughout variable seasons coupled with the black soil open downs offering weight for age production or heifer reproduction options with scale.
Plant & Equipment
Extensive operating plant and equipment included in the sale. Available in Information Memorandum.
Services
May Downs is equipped with essential amenities, including town power, telephone, Next G mobile service, satellite TV, and internet connectivity.
Situated just 28 kilometres away, Mount Isa (population 19,000) is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of the surrounding grazing and mining industries. The town provides crucial services such as hospital, medical centres, pharmacies, banks, government services, childcare facilities, restaurants, cafes, and various recreational amenities including parks and a civic centre.
Number of Dwellings
Homestead, Cottages, Kitchen, Staff Quarters, Multiple Sheds & Airstrip
Features
Robust water infrastructure, including bores, dams, and semi-permanent waterholes, guarantees sustainable herd management. Designed for simplicity, each water system is supported by alternative sources, and interchangeable pumps and generators that ensure consistent water flow during high-demand periods.
The country boasts a quality balance, featuring black soil Mitchell grass areas and Buffel creek frontages, dispersed throughout the spinifex-covered ridges.
Multiple cattle yards designed for ease of stock flow and safety are strategically placed over the property. Stockproof fencing into 13 large paddocks offer multiple spelling and stock rotational options for practical pasture management.
Well-equipped homesteads, sheds and ample staff accommodation are situated to take advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views over the Northwest’s renowned mineral province.
Sheds
Machinery sheds, workshop, hay sheds, stable, generator shed & numerous covered working areas in cattle yards.
Pricing Type
WIWO
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