MAY DOWNS - UNIQUE BREEDING & FATTENING ENTERPRISE - ESTIMATED 9500 CATTLE INCLUDED

Grazing

233,000 ha (575, 755 acres approx.).

Homestead, Cottages, Kitchen, Staff Quarters, Multiple Sheds & Airstrip

Homestead, Cottages, Kitchen, Staff Quarters, Multiple Sheds & Airstrip

May Downs is equipped with essential amenities, including town power, telephone, Next G mobile service, satellite TV, and internet connectivity. Situated just 28 kilometres away, Mount Isa (population 19,000) is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of the surrounding grazing and mining industries. The town provides crucial services such as hospital, medical centres, pharmacies, banks, government services, childcare facilities, restaurants, cafes, and various recreational amenities including parks and a civic centre.

A carefully considered water system has been developed on May Downs with approximately 70% fully developed with 2 kilometres (on higher carrying land types) and 5 kilometres (on lighter carrying land types) radius. 5 completely independent water systems make up a large portion of the water distribution. 23 bores, 19 dams and 5 smaller dams are used to water cattle with 15 tanks including turkeys nests and 8 pioneer tanks, 46 troughs plus 11 troughs in cattle yards, and seasonal waterholes throughout the creek and river systems. Positioned on top of the water shed May Downs supports 4 main creek systems. These provide seasonal water holes along the Templeton River, Mingera Creek, Wilfred Creek, Sherrin Creek. The frontages along these water courses offer extensive productive grazing areas. Yearly average 400mm or 16 inches

Multiple reliable water systems and infrastructure are a a feature of the property in conjunction with well maintained fenced paddocks incorporating multiple sets of quality cattle yards. Well maintained complex including numerous houses and staff accomodation buildings overlook a picturesque valley of open black soil and basalt downs country. well maintained station road network and levy banks disperse water into productive pasture regeneration areas. Machinery sheds, workshop, hay sheds, stable, generator shed & numerous covered working areas in cattle yards.

Guaranteed 8,000 cattle at first round hand over muster with over 9,500 expected in the sale. May Downs carries significant top feed and resilient grass species that are reliable throughout variable seasons coupled with the black soil open downs offering weight for age production or heifer reproduction options with scale.

May Downs has been strategically divided into 13 main paddocks with associated holding paddocks, mustering and dam squares. Internal fencing is mostly three or four barb on steel pickets. The fencing is generally good condition and stock proof.

Robust water infrastructure, including bores, dams, and semi-permanent waterholes, guarantees sustainable herd management. Designed for simplicity, each water system is supported by alternative sources, and interchangeable pumps and generators that ensure consistent water flow during high-demand periods. The country boasts a quality balance, featuring black soil Mitchell grass areas and Buffel creek frontages, dispersed throughout the spinifex-covered ridges. Multiple cattle yards designed for ease of stock flow and safety are strategically placed over the property. Stockproof fencing into 13 large paddocks offer multiple spelling and stock rotational options for practical pasture management. Well-equipped homesteads, sheds and ample staff accommodation are situated to take advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views over the Northwest’s renowned mineral province.