4193 Galatea Road, Galatea, Whakatane

This is a premium dairy farm nestled in the heart of one of New Zealand's most established farming districts. This exceptional property spans 123 ha encompassed under one title (subject to final survey), offering an excellent range of farm infrastructure, and the production consistency associated with pasture irrigation. Overview: The property is currently supplying Fonterra and milks approximately 300 cows at a stocking rate of 2.4 cows/ha. The farm is split by Galatea Road, with a stock underpass connecting each side. The eastern block is near flat, while the western block features gently undulating terrain and historic river terraces. This part of the property backs onto the Rangitaiki River. Farm Infrastructure: The farm features a modern 40-aside Highline Herringbone dairy shed with cup removers and automatic plant wash. There is a range of other shedding including a multi-bay implement shed with enclosed concrete floor workshop. The 3.4 km all-weather laneway system ensures efficient access across the property. Fencing is in excellent condition, with a mix of multi-wire post and batten and electric internal fencing. Water is sourced from a bore near the dairy shed. Irrigation water is via surface water take consent from the Rangitaiki River, allowing irrigation of approximately 100 hectares via a lateral line and sprinkler system. This system covers the full effective dairy area. Dairy effluent is gravity-fed to a sump and pumped to a travelling irrigator. The property holds a valid effluent discharge consent until 2038, with a required upgrade to storage capacity currently underway. Housing: The property features two homes. The main home is a modern, brick-clad 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence with internal access garaging. The second home is a charming, older 3-bedroom weatherboard home with an additional outside room - perfect for staff accommodation. This is a turnkey opportunity for serious dairy operators looking to secure a high-performing asset in a sought-after dairying region. Contact Phillip or Lindy at Property Brokers Whakatane today to arrange a viewing or discuss your interest. The purchase price is + GST (if any). Auction Wednesday 3rd December at 11am (no prior sale).

Auction

Located within the picturesque Galatea Valley is this 129.6130 hectares (more or less) dairy farm consisting of three titles. 121 hectares of the property forms the milking platform with a 3-year average production of 127,000 kg/ms from 300 cows with all cows being wintered on farm. 86 hectares of the property is covered with irrigation with 58.5 hectares under a Centre Pivot with the remaining 27.5 hectares covered with a Bosch Lateral system. Farm Infrastructure includes a modern 30 aside herringbone shed with 300 cow yard capacity, a vast array of farm shedding including a near new implement shed/workshop. The property will also come complete with a newly consented effluent system complete with a 300 cubic metre bladder. Housing is catered for via two good 3-bedroom homes complete with detached double garaging, with the main dwelling being only recently built. Our downsizing vendors are offering the property for sale with the option of being able to purchase all plant, machinery and stock on a going concern basis.

$4,795,000 + GST (if any)

This 59.74 hectare seasonal supply dairy unit located in the sunny Eastern BOP has been operated by our vendors for nearly 3 decades. This would have to be one of the tidiest properties anywhere in the Bay of Plenty. This farm operates as a "no frill" system 2 dairy operation (minimal brought in feed and some off farm grazing of R2 heifers) and has an average yearly production for the last ten seasons of 72,693 kg/ms. This property has been farmed to maximise profit whilst retaining simplicity of operation. The land component of this property is flat and is divided into 46 paddocks that are accessed by a central race system and is usually milking 200 Jersey cows, The farm dairy is a 16 aside highline herringbone shed, complete with vet race and a 200 cow capacity rubber matted standoff pad. This shed is equipped with a De Laval milking plant and electronic pulsation. Effluent from the farm dairy is transferred to a lined effluent pond and then spread via travelling irrigator onto a 13.8 ha effluent area. This system is fully consented until November 2036. A short distance from the farm dairy is a 3-bay open sided implement shed as well as two 4-bay half round haybarn/calf sheds. The immaculately presented five-bedroom home sits on a tarseal driveway within an equally immaculate garden environment and features two large, detached garages. This is an excellent lifestyle location with a good choice of schooling in the area. Whakatane is only 20 km away. Matata and the beach is located close by. • This is an excellent first farm opportunity or an add-on to an existing operation • 59.74 ha "one man operation" dairy unit • Immaculately presented 5-bedroom home and garaging • Excellent range of farm building and other infrastructure • Recently installed and fully consented effluent system • Low cost, high profit margin, simple operation • 200 cows milked for 10-year average of 72,693 kg/ms

$3,300,000 + GST (if any)