385 Whirinaki Valley Road, Rotorua, Rotorua

An honest large-scale dairy farm - found it!

A 342 hectare (more or less) dairy unit, South of Rotorua located in Ngakuru - a proven valley. Currently milking 800 cows this season, through an immaculate 48-aside herringbone cowshed, recently fitted out with automatic cup removers. Producing a 5-year rolling average of 288,930kgMS. The farm rears 700 calves each season, all raised to 100kg and fed milk from the vat, resulting in an approximate loss of 30,000kgMS/p.a. in total production.

The milking platform is currently 280 hectares (more or less), the farm has 32 hectares (more or less) available for you to grow your own young stock, or extra animals as required. There is approximately 25 hectares (more or less) of pines that are coming up to two years old. The trees are not registered in the emissions trading scheme (ETS), however could be eligible as the area was in pasture pre-1990. Contour is predominately rolling with steeper sideling's. Pastures are very strong, and the farm boasts a top fertiliser history. A well-formed central race system provides easy access throughout, limiting cows walking time. The whole property is very well subdivided into approximately 130 paddocks. There is an underpass which leads to 70 hectares (more or less) of prime milking area. Unique to the property is Zeolite rock located throughout the farm and has been used on the races throughout the farm.

Water is supplied via three bores, offering plenty of good quality water. The water reticulation has all been upgraded adding 63mm pipe to holding tanks and 40mm laterals. The infrastructure throughout the farm is of a very high standard and well maintained, this is evident as soon as you drive in the gate.

There is a good range of support buildings and systems including a corohawk in-shed feed system, a large well-appointed calf rearing facility and a fully lined oxidation pond. There are three well maintained dwellings on the property and further support buildings include a large implement shed. The total farm area comprises of six titles. Situated in an ideal location only 20 minutes South of Rotorua, conveniently close to the local Ngakuru Primary School and playcentre, the best hot pools in New Zealand, squash courts, a golf course, the school bus route runs past the farm, mountain biking and walking tracks are world class, multiple lakes for fishing and all your water sports, with the great lake Taupo is just down the road.

Notably, there is a longstanding manager and staff in place, ready to continue supporting the new vendor, making this a seamless transition for the next owner. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a quality dairy farm with proven production and multiple titles in a highly desirable location.

This property will be sold on a plus GST basis (if any). Contact me today for a viewing or more information.