Nutrien Harcourts and LAWD are pleased to present for sale Harcus Dairy, a large-scale premium dairy operation located in the Circular Head region of north-west Tasmania, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.
KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Originally part of the iconic Van Diemen's Land Company holdings and converted to dairy in the 1990s, Harcus Dairy continues to serve as a cornerstone of the region's agricultural production landscape.
• Comprising approximately 901.6 hectares (2,227 acres), the property is currently operated as a highly productive dairy enterprise.
• Currently leased to an A-grade dairy operator (expiring February 2027), generating a passing annual rental income of $1,140,090 (including GST).
• A demonstrated history of large-scale dairy operations, historically milking up to 2,100 cows at a stocking rate of 2.0-2.5* cows per arable hectare.
• Current operations are milking approximately 900 cows and surplus pasture is effectively utilised for dairy support.
• The current herd averages 430* kilograms of milk solids (MS) per cow, with a March-April calving system, strategically implemented to optimise winter feed efficiency.
• Benefitted by a reticulated water system servicing concrete troughs throughout, supplied by reliable, high-yield groundwater bores, ensuring consistent and secure water access.
• Excellent fit-for-purpose structural improvements and operational infrastructure include an 80-unit rotary dairy, extensive calf-rearing facilities, a central laneway system and reliable water supply sourced from high-yield groundwater bores.
• Accommodation includes four well maintained brick homes, along with workers' quarters featuring shared amenities to house up to nine personnel.
• Secure access via a sealed bitumen road, enhancing connectivity and year-round accessibility.
• Featuring predominantly flat sandy loam soils, ideal for winter milking and located in one of Australia's most reliable grass-growing regions, offering exceptional resilience and feed security.
• Topography is mostly level and complemented by hump and hollow drainage systems, ensuring efficient water runoff management.
• Benefitted by reliable high annual rainfall (average annual rainfall of 897* millimetres).
• Amid strong milk prices and a revitalised beef market, this asset presents a compelling opportunity for diversification and scale.
• Situated within one of Australia's key dairy regions, highly regarded for its productive fertile soils, reliable rainfall and temperate climate ensuring efficient pasture production and feed supply year-round.
• Close to major dairy processing facilities including Saputo (Smithton), Fonterra (Wynyard ) and Cadbury's (Burnie).
• Located in proximity to multiple key townships and cities, including Smithton (34* linear kilometres), Stanley (56* linear kilometres), Wynyard (101* linear kilometres), Burnie (120* linear kilometres), Devonport (167* linear kilometres), Launceston (265* linear kilometres) and Hobart (445* linear kilometres).
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING AT 12PM (AEDT) THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025.
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