19 Cropp Road, Kowhitirangi, Westland

Positioned in the heart of the scenic Kowhitirangi Valley, this productive 187 ha dairy unit (subject to boundary adjustment) offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a well-run, fully self-contained farming operation with strong performance and excellent infrastructure. With 182 ha of effective grazing, the farm winters all cows on approximately 6 ha of swedes, supported by pit silage, grass, and straw. The property is creek-free and thoughtfully laid out, featuring a reliable gravel lane network that provides easy access across the farm. The vendor is also offering an additional 18 ha of which 13 ha is effective for lease. Milking is carried out through a well-equipped 30 ASHB dairy shed complete with cup removers, a molasses system, generator wiring, and a recently upgraded milk room. Currently supplying Westland Milk Products, the herd of 330 Jersey-cross cows has achieved an impressive five-year average of 131,000 kgMS. Two practical weatherboard homes provide comfortable on-farm accommodation. Main Home: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, an upgraded kitchen, open-plan living with a multifuel fire, underfloor and ceiling insulation, plus a two-bay garage, woodshed, and bore water supply. Second Home: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, two living areas, ceiling insulation, with exterior repainting scheduled for this summer. The farm benefits from a mix of free-draining river soils and deeper fertile soils that support strong and consistent pasture growth. A feed pad with central wooden troughs further enhances the system. Additional improvements include concrete silage bunkers and a near-new two-bay shed with workshop and roller doors located behind the main home. The farm is conveniently situated close to the Hokitika Gorge and within easy reach of Hokitika’s amenities. A rare chance to acquire a well-appointed productive West Coast dairy unit. Stock available for purchase at valuation.

From $3,800,000 + GST (if any)

A significant opportunity to secure a large freehold property of 759 ha (approx. 580 ha effective) located on the Waiho Flats south of Franz Josef township in South Westland. This well-established dairy unit currently milks 800 cows, delivering a four-year average of 268,598 kgMS, with historical production peaking at 391,000 kgMS - highlighting genuine upside for the next owner. The farm features an excellent mix of silt and alluvial free draining soils, and is well subdivided with predominately three wire electric fencing and an extensive network of all-weather lanes. Infrastructure includes a 60-bail rotary dairy shed (built 2003) with a 600 cow circular yard, in-shed meal feeding and a DeLaval plant. Supporting buildings include a large hay barn, six-bay calf shed, two implement sheds, generator shed, covered fert bin, and cattle yards. This is a semi self-contained operation with approximately 400 calves reared annually, young stock grazed on farm for the majority of the season, and producing 1,000-1,400 bales each season under an all-grass wintering system. Accommodation is well catered for with a four bedroom home, two bedroom Portacom, and a two storey dwelling split into two self-contained homes - ideal for staff or extended family. A significant West Coast dairy asset offering scale and opportunity, ready for its next chapter. Tender closes 12pm Monday 2nd February 2026 at Property Brokers Hokitika office, 97 Revell Street, Hokitika 7810

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Located in the Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi Valley, close to Hokitika, this well established 140 ha dairy farm offers a proven, efficient operation with strong production and solid supporting infrastructure. The farm features a 22 ASHB shed complete with a meal feeding system recently upgraded, along with a 200 cow yard. Currently milking 250 cows on a twice-a-day system and supplying Westland Milk Products, the property has achieved a three year average production of 111,381 kgMS. Operating on a semi self-contained basis, cows are wintered on farm with young stock grazed off from December. A stock underpass provides safe access to the adjoining land, ensuring ease of management and movement. The property includes a comprehensive range of farm buildings to support daily operations and feed management. Approximately 8ha of maize grown annually to provide valuable late-lactation and winter feed. Accommodation options include a spacious two living spaces, four bedroom plus office weatherboard home, and a comfortable brick residence with three bedrooms and open-plan kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Offering strong production history, quality alluvial soils and sound infrastructure this property represents an excellent opportunity to secure a reliable and productive dairy operation. From $3,600,000 + GST (if any)

From $3,600,000 + GST (if any)