Property Details for 5850 Tanami Rd, Lake Mackay
Last Listing description (August 2022)
Mount Doreen Station is one of the largest organic cattle stations in Central Australia and has been held in the same family since its establishment in 1932.
Comprising a total land area of 733,700 hectares (approx), Mount Doreen is the size of a small European country and occupies a significant stretch of the Tanami Road, 380 kilometres (approx) northwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Mount Doreen carries well over 30,000 head in average rainfall years, with its long-term sustainable carrying capacity estimated at 22,000 to 23,000 Adult Equivalent.
The cattle on Mount Doreen are based on a Poll Hereford herd with Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis, and Angus influence. There are currently over 18,000 head of mixed age, branded cattle on Mount Doreen, however, the number of cleanskin cattle is also significant.
- A renowned breeder block capable of carrying large numbers and has the ability to fatten cattle.
- Located in a 300mm average annual rainfall region.
- Central homestead hub with extensive accommodation and station operational improvements, formed roadways, airstrip and 16 equipped bores and yards.
- The renovated homestead occupies a beautiful position against the ranges at Vaughan Springs and is surrounded by expansive lawns and gardens.
- Highly reliable spring water resource at Vaughan Springs, supplying the station complex and homestead yards.
- Significant investment has been made into livestock water points at Mount Doreen, transitioning to solar bores and steel header tanks.
- Topography is flat to gently undulating, with generally open country interspersed with areas of spectacularly formed ranges that provide run-off water feeding into creek systems and broader floodout areas.
- Country types comprise red earth Mulga plains with abundant top feed of Mulga and Witchetty bush; large areas of alluvial plains and creek systems with a mixture of nutritious succulents and perennial grasses; as well as sand plains and scattered alluvial basins and claypans.
- The location and organic status of Mount Doreen provides multiple domestic and export market options.
Mount Doreen Station is being offered on a walk-in, walk-out basis including over 18,000 head of mixed-aged cattle and an extensive inventory of quality plant and equipment.
For Sale by International Expressions of Interest, closing Tuesday 12 April at 4pm (ACST).
For further information please contact Colliers Agribusiness' agents Jesse Manuel 0421 550 242 or Rawdon Briggs 0428 651 144.
Property History for 5850 Tanami Rd, Lake Mackay, NT 0872
- 30 Aug 2022Sold for $34,717,000
- 25 Feb 2022Listed for Sale Contact Agent
About Lake Mackay 0872
The population of Lake Mackay in 2016 was 5 people. By 2021 the population was 25 showing a population growth of 400.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lake Mackay is 20-29 years. Households in Lake Mackay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $450 - $599 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Lake Mackay work in a clerical occupation.In 2021, 0.00% of the homes in Lake Mackay were owner-occupied compared with 0.00% in 2016.
Lake Mackay has 2 properties.
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