Tender closing 1pm, Tuesday 21 November 2023 (unless sold prior)

44 Roberts Street, Taupo

Dairy support and dry stock opportunity on 325 hectares (more or less), located in a very popular location close to Taupo and Kinloch. This large parcel of land has world class views and is iconic to the wider Taupo area. The Currently, the property is being leased as a dairy support operation and has a contract in place until March 2025, this lease will continue on with the new owner.

The farm has a total allowable nitrogen discharge (TAND) of 3,654 Kg/N. The lessee has operated the farm with extra nitrogen, this has resulted in a stocking policy of 600 replacement heifers coming on as calves in December and grazed until they are two years old then leaving the property April/May. Cropping area is approximately 12 hectares winter crop per annum, made up of swede and kale. This enables, 200 dairy cows to be grazed for 6 weeks.

Water is supplied from the Whakaroa Water Scheme. Two hundred round bales (10 equivalents) can be made on the farm and fed out during the Winter months. Buildings include one three bedroom dwelling, a three stand woolshed, cattle yards and a large storage shed. There is also a very good operational airstrip with a covered bin. The property sits firmly in the Lake Taupo Catchment, the purchase will include 11 kgN/ha.

There is a mature stand of pines on the property covering approximately 48 hectares. The purchaser when submitting a tender will take in consideration the value of the woodlot as this will make up part of the purchase price. As the forestry is under a conservation covenant to Waikato Regional Council the forest owner is obliged to replant after harvest irrespective of the emission trading scheme.

180 Whakaroa Road has been in one family ownership for 35 years. Now is an opportunity to create your own legacy. Please do not hesitate to get in touch today for the information memorandum and to arrange a viewing.