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Doonhill, located at 2627 Whakarau Road, is a productive and versatile farm offering clean, fertile land well-suited for farming. The total area spans 404 hectares, and the property currently supports a 3-year average of 3,500 stock units, with a sheep-to-cattle ratio of 46/54. The land has a mix of easy and steep contours, making it ideal for a breeding and finishing system. The farm benefits from reliable rainfall, with a long-term average of 1,666 mm per annum, which supports consistent summer pasture growth.
Doonhill features sufficient infrastructure to support farming operations, including an airstrip for easy access, a modern fertiliser bin with a 150-ton capacity, a well-maintained four-stand woolshed, and covered yards accommodating 850 full wool ewes. The property has a reticulated water system across parts of the farm. The homestead encompasses four-bedrooms plus a one-bedroom sleepout and spacious living areas there is an additional two-bedroom cottage and several farm sheds for storage and equipment.
The farm has been owned by the family for over 130 years, a testament to their long-term commitment to farm stewardship. The family has actively invested in environmental care with extensive plantings along waterways and pockets of native bush scattered throughout the farm. These areas enhance the farm's biodiversity and provide opportunities for recreational activities, such as spotting deer in the more remote parts of the property.
The family has also focused on maintaining high-quality genetics in their breeding stock, a commitment that is reflected in the performance and quality of the animals produced on the farm.
Doonhill presents a fantastic opportunity for a first-time farm buyer or existing farmers looking to expand their farming platform, and the vendors are open to considering all options through the tender process.