174 Gilbert Road, Mata, Whangarei, Northland

Perfectly positioned on the northern edges of Whangarei Harbour, with waterfront on roughly 70% of its boundary, this 118.79 hectare (more or less) dairy unit provides a great opportunity for land bankers, farmers, developers or those who appreciate premium property.

The farm is located just south of Whangarei and a short distance from SH 1. Upon inspection of this farm, one could envisage living here and enjoying the stunning harbour views which extend as far as Onerahi, the lifestyle activities and other opportunities that purchasers may identify. The water is sufficiently deep alongside the farm that a passenger ferry between Whangarei and Mata was historically able to traverse this coast.

The central location is a key feature. The bountiful harbour provides seafood, snapper seasonally and mullet and flounder year-round. There are opportunities for long summer days boating from the property’s edge. Beautiful Bream Bay is approximately 10 minutes’ drive to the south boasting unmatched fishing and the white sandy beaches at Ruakaka, Uretiti and Waipu. The burgeoning and spectacular Marsden Cove Marina is also just 10 minutes’ drive.

The farm is being sold with the sharemilker in place until 2026, so you have a guaranteed income investment. The farm is currently operating on a spring TAD system and milking 200 cows producing a three year average of 59,639kgMS. Supplements grown and harvested on farm include turnips, maize and grass silage. The contour is flat to easy rolling and stock water is sourced from a good-sized dam, then pumped to the troughs in all the 62 paddocks.

Infrastructure includes a three-bedroom bungalow, 22 ASHB cowshed, limestone feed pad and an array of sheds for storage and calf rearing.

The area is experiencing increased infrastructure investment, improved roading and is without question a part of Northland that is being identified as the growth centre of the future.