SOLD after Auction on the 18th August 2022
Strong Performing, Large Scale Breeding and Fattening offered for the first time in over 100 years on a WIWO basis including a full operating herd in excess of 2250 mixed cattle from Breeders to Bullocks.
It comprises of 26,100 hectares in a single Rolling Term lease. The expansive homestead complex is located by road approx. 200km north of Charters Towers, 110km west of Ingham, 75km from Greenvale and 65km from the sealed Gregory Development Road at the Clarke River Bridge and is dissected by the formed gravel Mt Fox-Valley of Lagoons Road.
The property is well suited to breeding and fattening and has stood alone intergenerational, but it would also integrate well into a larger breeding operation or as the supply hub for a backgrounding/fattening operation. The expansive infrastructure ensures comfortable living for the resident occupier or their management team.
Described as undulating into hills with large areas of river flats and hollows as well as an extensive area of open and semi-open country. Alluvial and large areas of strong dark soils are predominant and carry a strong mix of native pastures and stylo including Blue, Kangaroo, and Black Spear. The property is traversed by many waterways with adjacent areas featuring strong alluvial soils. Ironbark and gums are the predominant timber throughout with Wattle & Quinine and spinifex on some ridges.
Fenced into 29 main paddocks, and several smaller and holding paddocks, with an extensive lane system which joins most paddocks and leads back to the main house yard centrally located on the property. This system allows rotational grazing of paddocks throughout the year as required.
Camel Creek is exceptionally well watered by 130 main dams, 2 bores and numerous seasonal and semi-permanent holes in the traversing water systems including Camel and Redbank Creeks. Most paddocks have several water sources to supplement requirements and ensure supply through varying seasons.
Structural improvements include the grand main homestead with detached entertaining connected by an open breezeway, all set in established gardens. There is a large manager's residence, married couples house and single workers quarters located in the complex also. There are 7 sheds varying in size which are utilised for garaging, storage and maintenance and a fully equipped butcher shop. The main cattle yards are of steel posts with some timber rails and estimated to have a 1000 head capacity with water connected. It is fully serviced by a remote manual operating system for a 6-way pound draft, long race with vet crush and branding facilities. There is a maintained gravel air-strip located nearby to the homestead complex.
Camel Creek has experienced an average wet season to date however presents with a mix of bulk in the pasture and stylos. The property is conservatively stocked, in line with current management practices, noting there is an immediate opportunity to increase numbers depending on your situation. With the varying soil and pasture types, rain is beneficial at any time of the year. The vendors long term estimate of carrying capacity is between 3250 & 3500 AE's seasonal dependent, noting under current management 2800 to 3000 AE's has been maintained for an extended period through varying seasonal conditions.
The property is being sold conservatively stocked with a mix of cattle from breeders to bullocks providing the opportunity for immediate cash flow depending on your situation. The "ZW7" brand will be sold with the property. These cattle have a good reputation for their quality and production capabilities. Included in the sale is an extensive list of full working plant and machinery (from light to heavy) required to operate the property as well as sufficient living and workshop chattels and tools.
"Camel Creek has been owned by the same family for over one hundred years and operated and developed extensively in the existing generations tenure of 55 years. It is a property with strong production capabilities with extensive development for both living and grazing. The property is offered walk in walk including more than 2250 mixed cattle, the highly regarded ZW7 brand, an extensive list of working plant, machinery, and chattels. These opportunities are rare at best but even more so given the tightly held area in which it is located."
Inspections are by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting the exclusive marketing agent, Nutrien Harcourts, directly.
Property ID: #LCH2353
