$11,600,000 + Plus GST (if any)
A quality opportunity to secure a very well-presented dairy unit in a highly sought after location. The farm sits well, with clean lines, well-formed lanes, tidy paddocks and excellent supporting infrastructure. The centrally located 60 bail rotary shed, in-shed feeding, ACRs, calf rearing facilities and multiple support buildings mean the property is set up for efficient, low-stress operation. The farm has been consistently run to a high standard, producing approximately 320,000kg MS over recent years from 720 cows. Effluent systems, water supply and laneways are all well maintained, contributing to a smooth running management system that will make the transition easy for new owners. Quality units of this calibre in this well-regarded Southland district are seldom available. Its tidy presentation, practical layout.
Please contact the sole agents to arrange inspection.
252 ha
Invercargill 18.6km, Winton 20.9km, Riverton 25.7km.
Waianiwa Primary 2.1km.
Invercargill 18.6km or Central Southland College 20.9km.
Alliance Lorneville 9.2km.
Invercargill 10.5km.
Fonterra, supply number 31678.
(areas approx) 5 ha in swedes, 6 ha spring sown new grass, balance in permanent dairy pasture as inspected.
Flat with a gentle terrace to the Waianiwa township.
Tomoporakau though the center of the property, Makarewa to the west and Mataura silt loam river soils.
1,100mm.
Very clean with normal farm maintenance programme in place.
Max walking 1.4km
The bore for the shed and livestock is located at the cowshed, with water reticulated through 40 mm lines to troughs in paddocks, 28 of the paddocks have two troughs. A second bore at the woolshed supplies water for calf rearing. Consented for 112,000 litres per day, valid until 31 May 2032.
Houses have bore water with back up water from roof catchment.
Effluent from the shed and yard flows to the sand trap, sump pumps to a clay lined weeping wall then applied to the farm via two sets of three maxi pods. The pods run on intervals of 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off, for 4 hours. Pods are normally shifted in the morning and evening. Effluent is spread using a low-rate pod system. An umbilical system can also be used but has not generally been used on the property. Consent for 800 cows can be applied via low rate pod system, travelling irrigator, umbilical system and slurry tanker up to 250 ha until 31 May 2032.
As per Ballance recommendations. Soil tests available upon request.
138kg N per ha.
Excellent 7-8m lanes throughout, an underpass on the Oporo Flat road provides easy stock movement. The effluent from the underpass is contained and directed into a concrete sump where it is pumped to a discharge pipe & pod.
On settlement date 1,900 kg DM per ha pasture cover and 100,000 kg DM silage and 400 bales of new seasons baleage.
Mix of DDG/PKE/Crushed barley is fed through the shed approx 750kg per cow.
250 bales balage made on average.
The main homestead is a well presented five bedroom family home set in well cared for, sheltered and established surrounds. It features an open plan kitchen, dining and large living area, along with two bathrooms and an attached garage. Heating is provided by a multifuel fire and a heat pump. Constructed of brick and roughcast with an iron roof and wooden windows, the home is insulated and will meet Healthy Homes standards.
A tidy weatherboard three bedroom cottage with modern open plan living, a Yunca multifuel fire, double glazed windows, iron roof, separate garaging and a two bay shed.
A three bedroom Hardiplank home heated by two heat pumps sits beside a modern one bedroom unit with bathroom and heat pump.
A modern two bedroom unit with a heat pump and separate garage completes the accommodation.
Centrally located and well-appointed 60 bail rotary shed with circular yard, Milktech ACRs, Waikato plant, in shed feed system with a 40 tonne silo, dosatron, walk over teat spray and an office. The property also includes a 7 bay calf shed, a 3 bay storage shed with lock up workshop, a woolshed and covered yards utilised for calf rearing, along with a 3 bay bobby calf shed with load out. There are many other storage and farm sheds on the property.
Normal dairy farm chattels.
Two silage stacks on a hard packed rock base.
Available on farm.
Macrocarpa hedges, Poplars and Eucalyptus provide strong shelter across the farm, with recent storm damage currently being tidied up.
All cows are wintered off farm in Northern Southland. They return to the farm on swedes, and paddock 49 is typically used for calving each year.
Normally 740 cows are calved down.
10 Aug 2026
First option to purchase the livestock at valuation.
Friesian.
3 plus the manager.
C10.
Well located in Menzies Ferry, just 9.4km from Edendale, this strong-performing dairy unit offers scale, good infrastructure, and consistent results. Milking approx. 760 cows, the farm produces...
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
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