Location
Eight Mile Station is located adjacent to the farming township of Dalbeg, about 95km* south of Ayr, and approximately 150km* south of the Port City of Townsville. The internal roads have recently been graded providing good access throughout the property. Rural power and telephone are available, Millaroo Primary School (30km), mail service three days weekly. Being a monsoonal climate, most rainfall occurs between January and March receiving approx. 750ml* per annum.
Area and Tenure
37,402ha* (92,383ac)* - 2 Pastoral Holdings2 Permits to Occupy available on application.
Eight Mile Block
Land Area: 22,000ha (54,340ac)* Term of Lease: Expiring 30/06/2030
Sandalwood Block
Land Area: 15,400ha (38,038ac)* Term of Lease: Expiring 11/08/2041
Residential Block
Land Area: 2ha (4.94ac)* Term of Lease: Expiring 04/06/2030
Description of Land
Eight Mile comprises a mixture of country types. The eastern side of the property adjoins the Burdekin River. This section comprises gently undulating sandy loam country with the Burdekin River and adjoining cane farms forming the eastern boundary. The Area between the Ayr Dalbeg Road and the ranges comprises generally good, near level, grey black clay loam soils, timbered with Moreton Bay Ash, Gum, Burdekin Plum, Leichardt Tree and Coastal Messmate. The western side of this portion comprises of rougher hills and ranges which cattle work through the valleys.
The property is very well grassed with Seca and Verano, Eurochla. Other grasses include Indian Couch, spear Grass, other native varieties and small patches of Buffel.
Improvements
A low set 2 bedroom cottage, a 5,000 gallon water tank the homestead area is generally well presented with established lawns and gardens. The quarters are a 2 bedroom dwelling with kitchen, bathroom and open verandah area. Storage Shed Approx 119 square meters, 5 roller doors to the front and includes a 5,000 gallon poly water tank to the side of the shed. The Machinery Shed is approx 210 square metres, with steel framing, and earth floor and a 5,000 gallon poly rainwater tank
Cattle Yards
The Cattle yards are constructed of approximately 170 panels round bush timer posts and steel panels and 5 round rails morticed and wire tied. The yards are dated but serviceable. Water is connected to the yards. There is also molasses setup adjacent to the yards
Carrying Capacity
Eight Mile carrying capacity ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 head of breeder cattle. The property is very well improved in relation to pastures. Below are theapproximatee numbers that will be sold with the property. Numbers to be adjusted on hand over muster.
2,700 Top Quality white Brahman Cows 39 years plus Calves
150 Quality Brahman Bulls
approx. 600 mixed sex No 3 Weaners
Waters
Eight Mile is well watered by 25km frontage to the Burdekin and Pink Lilly Lagoon. The Stock water is supplied by 9 Bores and numerous creek and waterholes.
Fencing
The property is fenced along the boundary with the exception of the southern boundary where a natural barrier is formed by range country. The boundary fencing generally comprises steel post and 2 barb wire construction. Internally the property is divided into a 7 paddocks. Fencing generally comprises 3 barb construction with the exception of forcing areas where 4 bard wire fencing is in place.
Future Farming
Eight Mile adjoins the existing Dalbeg Cane Farms and Channel System. There is an open channel directly from the Burdekin River which currently channels the irrigation requirements overflow into Pink Lilly Lagoon, which is located on the eastern boundary of Eight Mile. This water is delivered free of charge and can be used at the land owners discretion. As the Channel System is already in place and vast volumes of excess water run past the Channel intake, it could be possible to purchase guaranteed volumes of water and have them delivered by the system to Pink Lilly Lagoon on a daily basis.
The current title of Pastoral Holding allows for farming to be carried out, however a title change over time would be beneficial.
Plant and Equipment
Minimal station plant, list available on inspection.
Agents Comments
Eight mile is a unique opportunity to establish a new large scale farming enterprise as well as running a top quality cattle herd in the rich Burdekin River Valley. Substantial area have been cleared matching up with arable areas as identified by DERM. The aggregation fronts the Burdekin River and adjoins the existing Channel structure of the Dalbeg sugar growing area.
