0 Valley of Lagoons Station
Greenvale, QLD 4816

Overview

Landmark Grazing Enterprise with Enduring Performance

Positioned among Northern Australia's most historic and productive pastoral holdings, Valley of Lagoons offers a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark grazing enterprise with a rich heritage and proven commercial success. Established in 1862 and nurtured through generations of skilled management, this property has developed into a reputable Brahman breeding, backgrounding, and fattening operation. Named after the expansive freshwater lagoons and waterways that form the upper reaches of the Burdekin River, the station benefits from extensive natural water resources, including significant frontage to the Burdekin River and Lucy Creek, supporting a highly efficient, low input, high capacity grazing system.

The property encompasses a remarkable diversity of land types that contribute to its productivity and resilience. The landscape includes fertile floodplains surrounding the lakes, protected valleys, heavily grassed river flats, and grassy swamps. It also features open black soil plains with minimal stone and rich, loamy creek frontages. Beyond these areas lie deep red soil tablelands rising into gravelly ridges lightly timbered with ironbark and box trees. This variety of land classes supports a versatile and sustainable grazing platform, with pastures consisting of couch, native bluegrass, urochloa, pangola, para grass, and forest Mitchell. The broader country carries dense stands of spear and kangaroo grass. Abundant legumes such as seca, verano, and Wynn cassia enhance soil fertility and nutritional balance, contributing to strong weight gain performance and long-term pasture persistence across the enterprise.

Water resources are a significant asset, with approximately 25 kilometres of frontage to the permanently flowing Burdekin River, providing a reliable year-round water supply. This natural advantage is complemented by an extensive network of lagoons, swamps, lakes, springs, waterholes, and open earth dams, ensuring ample water availability throughout the property. Domestic water for the homestead complex is supplied via a submersible pump drawing from the river, supported by a fully equipped bore.

The property receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 750mm (30 inches), supporting the diverse pasture and grazing conditions. Fencing comprises 10 main paddocks, including grazing paddocks, several holding paddocks, and horse paddocks. The fences are predominantly three and four barbed wires, ranging from newly constructed 4 barb fencing to older stock-proof fencing.

Livestock infrastructure includes two sets of functional, well-shaded cattle yards capable of handling between 800 and 1500 head at a time. The carrying capacity is estimated at 4000 breeders or 6000 adult equivalents. A premium quality herd of predominantly Grey Brahmans is included in the sale, with vendor guarantees of 50 bulls and 4000 breeding-age females plus followers. A negotiated guaranteed muster will occur.

Infrastructure on the property features an impressive colonial-style, dual-story homestead that has been fully renovated to blend timeless character with modern comfort. The residence offers eight spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, including well-appointed guest accommodation, making it ideal for family living or hosting visitors. The homestead is set amid beautifully manicured gardens and expansive lawns, occupying an elevated position with sweeping views over a permanent lake fed by the pristine waters of the Burdekin River. The picturesque lake, adorned with water lilies and home to abundant birdlife, creates a serene and scenic setting that complements the property's natural beauty and rural charm.

Additional accommodation includes the Spanner Staff House, a modern three-bedroom, one-bathroom fully self-contained residence; renovated quarters with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities; and recently painted staff accommodation with three bedrooms, shared bathroom, and outdoor kitchen. Other facilities include a cold room and food storage, two machinery sheds with electricity and water connections, a garage with electricity and water, a garden shed, chook house and dog kennels, a generator shed, and stables.

Services available on the property include a reliable twice-weekly mail service, rural power, landline phone and next G mobile service, satellite TV, internet connectivity, and an 800m airstrip suitable for light aircraft.

Valley of Lagoons represents a rare and exceptional opportunity to secure one of North Queensland's finest cattle properties. With a proven record in breeding, backgrounding, and fattening, the property operates within a reliable rainfall zone and benefits from extensive natural watering via the Burdekin River and its associated waterways. Combining productivity with natural beauty, Valley of Lagoons sustains a high-performing pastoral enterprise while preserving its pristine environment. The exceptional standard of infrastructure, coupled with breathtaking landscapes, provides both immediate operational capability and significant potential for future development. Having been held by only two owners in the past 70 years, this remarkable property offers the chance to become part of a distinguished legacy in one of the region's most valued rural holdings.

Note: Plant and equipment list and draft contract are available upon request.

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