‘WIETA’ MIDDLEMOUNT

Location: 60km northeast of Middlemount, 200km southwest of Mackay, 265klm northwest of Rockhampton, 35km west of Lotus Creek which is located on the Marlborough/Sarina inland road. Mackay is a 2 hour drive with all commercial, retail and recreational facilities. Saleyards are situated at Sarina, Nebo and Gracemere with three major Meatworks within easy reach.

Services:Twice weekly mail service, rural power, telephone, satellite TV

Area & Tenure: 6046ha (14,940 acres) Freehold, L6/ROP 56, Parish Wieta
2002 May Downs/Carfax Road

Rainfall: Annual average 620mm (approx)

Country: 11000 acres of developed Buffel grass country (predominately brigalow, with some areas of softwood, blackbutt and box). All areas support dense stands of excellent pasture. This is superb cattle finishing country. 4000 acres of flat deep alluvial black soil country with high moisture holding capacity adjacent to the Isaac River with 2800 acres fully developed for farming and a further 1000 acres available for cultivation with minimal development.

Fencing & Yards: Securely boundary fenced, subdivided into 11 paddocks, laneways with 3 & 4 barb and electric fencing, timber and steel cattleyards.

Structural Improvements: 42 sq lowset 5 bedroom (3 bathroom) brick homestead with large guest bedroom and ensuite and large living area set in an established garden; 3 bedroom cottage, 2 bedroom donga, large machinery shed, workshop, airstrip.

Water: Well watered with 8km frontage to the Isaac River with semi-permanent holes, 2 lagoons, 2 large dams equipped with electric pumps, 1 dam equipped with diesel motor & pump. All waters interconnected. Water Licence to pump from the adjacent permanent ‘Eungy’ waterhole for stock and domestic use if required.

Livestock: Will comfortably carry 1800/2000 mixed cattle through to finished heavy ox weights on the grass country. Virtually destocked early December. Presently carrying 250 agistment cattle.

Farming: Share farmer currently cultivating 2800 acres. 2008 summer crops included chickpeas averaging 0.9 t/acre and sorghum averaging 1.35 t/acre. 1000 tonnes of spring sorghum just harvested off 750 acres on minimal in crop rainfall. A share farmer is available for future cropping programs if required.

Agent’s Comments: Wieta is owned by John McCamley who has relocated to the USA, hence the sale. Very good cattle and farming country located in an excellent district. This property has strong healthy pastures due to many years of sound management. Inspects very well and is for genuine sale at Auction or prior offers may be considered.