AREA: 36,600 Ha (90,439 acres) Crystalbrook River is located 250 kilometres West of Cairns.

RAINFALL: Average 875mm per year (35 inches) 2008-2009 season received 1,250mm (50 inches) Year-in-year-out rainfall is very reliable, droughts are very rare.

IMPROVEMENTS: Crystalbrook River is basically a fully boundary fenced property sub-divided into 3 main paddocks. The fencing is of a high standard with numerous holding paddocks as well. Currently, there is no dwelling on the property. There are numerous spots along the river where a dwelling could be constructed taking advantage of the plentiful supply of water. Access to the property is from Chillagoe along Bolwarra road. This road is well maintained and road train rated. The property has a set of cattle yards constructed of both timber and steel with a vet crush just off the main road. They are well positioned when mustering, as well for transport. All the roads are continuously graded on the property, which are complimented with professional signage. Mareeba is a major service centre for the region with educational facilities, medical and professional services. Mareeba also provides close proximity to saleyards and a state-of-the-art feedlot.

COUNTRY: Crystalbrook River is a very clean property free of noxious weeds. The land is made up of undulating Ironbark and Bloodwood country. The grasses are all native, mainly Black Spear Grass with areas of Secca Stylo, a legume that has been introduced over the years. Due to the open country, mustering cattle is efficient.

WATER / IRRIGATION: Crystalbrook River, as the name states, has a huge double frontage to the Sandy Tate River. This is quite a majestic river with different rock formations and colours. The river itself has at least 6 permanent waterholes brimming with Barramundi. The balance of the property is serviced with around 25 permanent dams evenly spread for livestock. There is also one major creek flowing through the property which runs seasonally.

CARRYING CAPACITY: Crystalbrook River has the capacity for a 3,000 head commercial cattle operation.

COMMENTS: Crystalbrook River offers the investor a unique opportunity to acquire a commercial beef cattle property with tremendous tourism potential. Crystalbrook River’s natural water and land features, combined with its close proximity to Wrotham Park, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef provide for a great opportunity to capitalise on North Queensland’s well-known tourism industry. Crystalbrook River is a sound breeding operation with a tremendous amount of river frontage. The property is very well located to major markets and cities, it has a very reliable rainfall and a proven track record for breeding a lot of calves. All of this combined represents great value for an investor/cattleman to be able to run a serious operation on good country with security.

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