Situation: “RAKAIA” is 26 kms north west of Miles and 53 kms south of Wandoan
Rainfall: Approx 640mm per annum
Area & Tenure: Freehold 1,344.87 Hectares (3,321.8 acres), Lots 50 & 51 on AU41 Parish of Bartsch, Country of Auburn, Western Downs Regional Council
Services: Power & phone connected, mail service twice weekly, school bus either to Drillham Primary School (5kms) or Miles Primary & High School to Year 12(7kms)
Health Status: Tick Free
Country: “Rakaia” has a mixture of country ranging from approx 200 acres of Brigalow, Belah valley to loamy Gum, Wilga, Box creek type soils running back to Ironbark, Spotted Gum, Pine & Lancewood country. It is estimated that 700 to 800 acres has been cleared & raked at different times with the balance being naturally timbered
Water: Watered by 6 dams, bore equipped with a windmill pumping to a 10,000 gallon concrete tanks and troughs. The Nine Mile Creek runs through the property
Fencing: Subdivided into 7 paddocks with internal fencing mainly 7 wire electric & timber post being in good condition
Yards: Excellent set of timber cattle yards featuring drafting pound, race, loading ramp, large holding yards and water connected
Homestead: Comfortable 4 bedroom timber home set in a fenced garden area overlooking the entrance of the property
Improvements:
* 2 bay carport with attached workshop being enclosed on 3 sides, power connected
* Large hay/machinery shed
* Old diary used as storage
Carrying Capacity: Sellers estimate to run 70 to 90 breeders
Remarks: Rarely do large parcels of land become available such as “Rakaia”. Positioned between Miles & Wandoan with excellent access for back grounding to all the major feedlots in the district.