For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
Thursday 12 February 2026, 2.00pm
Country & Co are privileged to offer for sale this immaculate dairy farm at Gummies Bush. Converted in 2002, the farm is turn key in all respects. Well presented three bedroom renovated main home, and two other smaller accommodation units provide excellent housing. 30 aside herringbone cowshed with in shed feeding. Array of support buildings and calving pad. The farm produced 184,674 kg MS ex 310 cows in 2024/25 season which is 1,742 kg MS/ha and 596 kg MS/cow.
The vendors also own a 120 hectare dairy run-off located minutes away which is also for sale - refer trade me listing 5720010891. Finalists in 2020 Ballance Environmental Awards, the shelter and plantings on the farm are extensive and complete this absolute stunner of a dairy farm.
112 ha
Riverton, 10km.
Invercargill, 44km.
Winton, 43km.
Riverton Primary, 10km.
Thornbury School, 15km.
Invercargill Schools, 44km.
Aparima, 10km.
Central Southland College, 43km.
Alliance Lorneville, 35km.
Invercargill Saleyards, 36km.
Fonterra
The farm is assessed at 106 hectares effective. Post conversion in 2002, the property has now been regrassed twice with a mix of tetraploid and diploid grass. The property is all in grass due to the vendors owing a run-off located 2km from dairy farm, which allows cows to walk for wintering needs.
Predominately gentle contour with smaller area of medium contour.
Mostly Waimatuku + Woodlands and a small part Makarewa + Dacre.
Approx. 1,200 mm.
Very clean.
There is one bore at 72m deep, this supplies dairy shed and stock water. An iron filtration system cleans water via resin filtration system. 40 ml and 50 ml ring loop line with troughs sitting on main line. All paddocks have one trough.
Water take is for 59,200L per day and expires 31st May 2034.
House water is from separate small bore.
Effluent is collected from cowshed area and flows into a stone trap. From there, effluent is pumped to 25,000L tank onto a screw press for separation. Solids are collected in adjacent bunker and liquids to lined pond. Application to land is through six uni pods via hydrants and drag lines. 65% of farm is reachable via hydrants. Approx. 100 hectares of the property is consented to apply effluent
The calving pad drainage and underpass effluent is also directed to the stone trap. There is greenwash at cowshed.
Effluent consent is for 400 cows and expires 31st May 2034.
Soil test are on file. Average pH is 6.1, Olsen P is 43, and Potassium is 8.
Good external road access throughout the entire property.
Normal farm practice is to feed approx. 455 tonne of meal through the cowshed. This is a meal mix.
Between 50-150 bales made annually on farm.
Well presented three bedroom weatherboard home set in established mature gardens and lawns. The home comprises three bedrooms with open plan kitchen, dining, and living. There is a separate office and laundry. Two bathrooms and one toilet. The home was fully renovated in 2010 along with insulation. Heating is woodburner, 2 * heatpumps, and gas for hot water. A timber deck that wraps around the home, providing great indoor/outdoor flow. There is a two car detached double garage.
Located close to main home is a standalone 6m x 4m extra bedroom or office.
Discreetly located in main home setting is an additional self contained one bedroom unit with a dining area and kitchenette. There is a shower, toilet, and double garage. Ideal for staff/relief labour.
30 aside herringbone built in 2002. The shed is very roomy with Waikato plant, drop down clusters, AB race, and water driven backing gate. The yard is circular and holds 400 cows. In shed feeding and 16 tonne silo. There is a 50 KVA generator with cable and mains switch. Soludose water treatment pump and mineral dispenser for in-shed feeding. There is green wash available for backing gate and yard washing.
Seven bay calf shed located at dairy shed with one concrete floor bay which is lockable. Three bay workshop with concrete floors, loft, and fertiliser bin. Two bay implement shed. Three bay hayshed.
An array of other sheds on property including woolshed/workshop, spray shed, and concrete wash bay for cleaning equipment.
There is a 1,290m2 calving pad that can comfortably hold 70 cows with drains in gravels. 350 mm of wood based chip and drains into stone trap at cowshed.
Quarry on farm still open, supplies great Claystone gravel for lanes, gateways, and troughs.
A stand out feature of this property is the extensive shelter and plantings. Meticulously planned by the vendor providing lovely shelter and feel.
10 Aug 2026
Currently run by 50/50 sharemilker, therefore no herd for sale.
50/50 sharemilker and one part time staff member.
34568
C10.
