Neutral Junction Station

Nutrien Harcourts Katherine are pleased to present for sale "Neutral Junction". A unique opportunity to secure a prime breeding property with irrigated farming in Central Australia. A proven breeding operation for over 100 years, the iconic property provides market flexibility and all year access to live export and domestic cattle markets.<br/><br/>Comprising approximately 460,900* hectares, the property is approximately 300km north of Alice Springs and 150km south of Tennant Creek, it sits on the cusp of the northern Alice Springs District and southern point of the Barkly Tablelands. <br/><br/>- A large pastoral holding with a central advantage to various cattle markets; approximately 100kms of the Stuart Hwy runs through the centre of the property providing reliable all-season access<br/>- There is currently a mixed herd of Droughmaster-cross, Ultra Blacks and Santa Gertrudis<br/>- Neutral Junction's dedicated breeding program has successfully turned off quality weaners for decades that have been sent to finishing facilities in Queensland close to large cattle selling centres and market opportunities <br/>- Neutral Junction operates a successful hay farm on the Northern end of the property; it is a highly efficient farming operation due to its warm climate providing longer growing periods and faster crop growing times with minimal pest and weed concerns. One hundred and twenty (120ha) of Reclaimer Rhodes grass is currently growing under two pivots. Strong potential for diversification with cropping<br/>- Neutral Junction has secured rights to water entitlements for irrigation; the allocation is a 1,654ML underground water extraction licence. A submission for an additional 6,415ML has been lodge and a decision will be granted late 2022<br/>- There are fourteen working outstation yards and twelve trap yards. The property has twenty five equipped stock bores, twenty water tanks, ten turkey nests and five dams<br/>- Main homestead complex has a substantial machinery shed suitable for trucks, five well maintained homesteads plus additional singles quarters, cattle yards, stables and hay shed<br/>- Additional income is generated from the general store and the Power and Water contract, these facilities service the local community. The station benefits from the ability to connect to a main power grid<br/><br/>For Sale by International Expression of Interest closing Friday 4 March 2022 at 5pm (ACST)<br/><br/>Please contact Olivia Thompson to obtain an information memorandum on the property and access to the data room [email protected]<br/><br/><br/>