Mount Freeling Station hits market with scale, upgrades and tourism upside

Mount Freeling Station hits market with scale, upgrades and tourism upside

Size: 100,000ha

Location: Lyndhurst, SA

Sale method: EOI closing June 5 at 10am.

Price guide: N/A

A vast Northern Flinders Ranges holding with significant scale, upgraded infrastructure and untapped tourism potential has been brought to market.

Spanning about 100,000ha, ‘Mount Freeling Station’ is being offered via expressions of interest.

The property sits 103km northeast of Lyndhurst and offers a rare combination of improved grazing country and established infrastructure, following several years of capital investment by the current owner.

Ray White Rural South Australia selling agent Sam Krieg said the property had been transformed since its purchase in 2018.

“He bought it when it was really run down and has spent a lot of time and money putting extra water points in, opening up country that hasn’t been grazed for over 10 years and doing fencing to do the same,” he said.

Those works have opened up large areas of previously underutilised land, lifting carrying capacity and positioning the station for immediate productivity gains.

“The current owner peaked his capacity at about 5,000 ewes and 100 cattle, and with the extra work he’s done… it would probably now run about 7,000 ewes, on average,” Mr Krieg said.

The station is watered by an extensive network of bores, springs and seasonal catchments, with recent investment adding new watering points, pipelines and trough infrastructure across multiple paddocks.

Improvements include a four-bedroom homestead with solar power and battery storage, shearing quarters accommodating up to 20 staff, and an eight-stand shearing shed with adjoining yards.

Additional infrastructure spans workshops, multiple sheep and cattle yards, airstrips and a range of operational buildings.

Mr Krieg said the property’s versatility would appeal to a broad range of buyers.

“It is a really good merino property… they’ve had some very low micron and high yielding wool come off it, which is what the country’s best suited for,” he said.

“There’s a little bit of softer country out to the east which is more suited to cattle, so it does offer a fair bit of flexibility.”

He added the scale and accessibility of the holding also opened the door to alternative income streams, with untapped tourism potential in the Northern Flinders Ranges, with accommodation options across shearers’ quarters, huts and camping, alongside established 4WD tracks linking natural and historic landmarks.

The property is home to the largest known colony of endangered yellow-footed rock wallabies, as well as rare plant species, and features historic mining sites including the Yudnamutana copper workings and Mount Fitton Talc Mine, alongside the striking Mawson Plateau.

“It does border the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and there’s potential for some tourism… and it’s got bitumen almost up until the turnoff, which not many stations have,” Mr Krieg said.

Mount Freeling Station is being offered for sale via expressions of interest, closing June 5 at 10am.

Riverfront grazing meets coast at Southpark

Size: 373.16ha

Location: Grafton, NSW

Sale method: EOI, closing on May 21 at 12pm (AEST).

Price guide: N/A

A large-scale grazing property in the Clarence Valley is coming to market, offering a rare blend of productive farmland and coastal lifestyle just minutes from some of northern NSW’s most popular beaches.

Known as Southpark, the 373.16ha holding sits on the banks of the Clarence River, about 14km from Grafton, and is being offered for sale via expression of interest.

Comprising 13 freehold titles, the property has been developed for cattle production, supported by a mix of alluvial river loams, sandy loams and heavier clay soils.

About 28ha of arable river flats are complemented by 345ha of open grazing land and pockets of remnant timber, underpinning a conservative estimated carrying capacity of 300 breeding cows.

Pastures are well established, featuring a blend of red and white clovers, kikuyu and setaria, while fencing and water infrastructure are designed to support efficient livestock management.

LAWD Sales Executive George Berry said the offering presented a rare combination of productive farmland and lifestyle positioning.

“The successful buyer of Southpark will gain a proven, well-equipped farm capable of producing a reliable annual income from beef production in the Clarence Valley, along with access to some of Australia’s most renowned holiday destinations, such as Brooms Head and Yamba,” Mr Berry said.

“The property provides scale but is only 233km from Brisbane and 14km from the major service centre of Grafton, which provides an extensive array of amenities and services to support local industries.”

Water security is a key feature, with the property benefiting from average annual rainfall of 1,005mm.

Supply is bolstered by Warragai Creek, nine dams and access to town water, which services troughs across part of the holding.

The land itself ranges from near-level river flats to gently undulating grazing country, rising from about three to 30m above sea level.

Twelve main paddocks, along with holding paddocks, support rotational grazing, while a network of internal tracks and access roads ensures efficient movement across the property.

Infrastructure is extensive, including multiple large machinery sheds, a workshop, hay shed, silos and a substantial silage pit, along with well-appointed steel cattle yards featuring a covered crush and loading facilities.

Accommodation is also a standout, headlined by a four-bedroom homestead set within established gardens, alongside a separate three-bedroom cottage offering additional flexibility for staff or extended family.

Southpark is being marketed for sale by expression of interest, closing on May 21 at 12pm (AEST).

Local buyer secures Cobar holdings after auction

Size: Lot 83: 28.45ha, Lot 187: 67.33ha

Location: Cobar, NSW

Sale price: N/A

Two rural lifestyle holdings on Lerida Road in Cobar have sold to a local buyer shortly after going under the hammer, underscoring strong demand for well-located acreage close to town.

The adjoining properties – Lot 83 at 28.45ha and Lot 187 at 67.33ha, also known as ‘Colloraine Valley’ – were offered separately via AuctionsPlus on April 15.

Interest was driven by local buyers, with four registered bidders competing for Lot 83 and two for Lot 187, ultimately resulting in both properties being secured by the same purchaser.

In total, five bids were placed on Lot 83 before it passed in at $760,000, while two bids were placed on Lot 187 before it passed in at $320,000.

Both properties sold within an hour of the auction concluding to the highest bidder. The final sale prices have not been disclosed.

The offering provided flexibility for buyers, with the smaller holding featuring a four-bedroom home, established gardens and shedding, while the larger parcel offered a machinery shed and scope for future development.

Nutrien Harcourts Russell selling agent Krista Nardi said the result reflected the strength of the local market and the appeal of acreage living close to Cobar.

“Lerida Road is a sought-after area of Cobar, with its acreage close to town, so it was fantastic to see local interest in the properties with them eventually selling to one of these locals,” she said.

“It’s always rewarding to see great outcomes for both sides right here in our community!”

The properties’ proximity to town, just a short drive from Cobar’s centre, combined with their versatility for lifestyle buyers or those seeking to run small-scale livestock operations, proved key to the successful campaign.

NAIMO citrus assets offer turnkey scale and infrastructure

Size: 157.41 ha

Location: Corbie Hill, NSW

Sale method: Private treaty

Price guide: N/A

Two cornerstone assets from the NAIMO Citrus portfolio are now in focus following the sale of two orchards, with a large-scale production farm and integrated packing facility still available near Leeton in NSW.

Located about 70km southeast of Griffith, the remaining holdings - Farm 442 and Farm 1245 - form the operational heart of the long-running citrus enterprise, which has been family owned and operated since 1951.

Colliers National Director Agribusiness Jesse Manuel said the offering stands out for its scale and established reputation.

“NAIMO Citrus is an exceptional turnkey operation,” he said.

“Its meticulous management and high-quality produce have set a benchmark in the industry for decades.”

The broader portfolio, comprising four farms, was brought to market by Colliers agents Mr Manuel, Tim Altschwager and Will Sumner.

With two properties now sold, attention has turned to the remaining assets, which combine orchard production with integrated processing capability.

Farm 442 operates as the main production farm, complemented by Farm 1245, which serves as the central operations hub.

Together, they feature a balanced citrus mix, including 61ha of oranges, 45ha of lemons and 22ha of mandarins.

“With premium infrastructure, established supply channels and diversity of citrus plantings, the remaining assets present a compelling opportunity for investors,” Mr Manuel said.

NAIMO Citrus has built a strong presence across eastern seaboard wholesale markets, distributing fruit to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne under three recognised brands.

Recent investment in the business includes the introduction of dwarf citrus varieties, designed to improve labour efficiency and streamline harvesting.

A key component of the offering is the 1,730sq m packing facility positioned at the corner of Payten Rd and Preston Rd.

Equipped with specialised grading and packing machinery, cold storage and staff amenities, the facility supports efficient post-harvest handling and distribution.

Tim Altschwager, National Director at Colliers, said the strength of the assets extended beyond infrastructure.

“The added benefit of the extensive water security is a real advantage of the NAIMO offering,” he said.

The two farms also include complementary improvements, along with an extensive list of plant and equipment available as part of the sale.

The remaining NAIMO Citrus assets are being offered for sale by private treaty.

Kylie Dulhunty is a journalist with more than 20 years experience covering everything from court to health. Today, Kylie loves nothing more than turning market trends, industry insights and epic property sales - residential, rural and commercial - into captivating stories.