Kua Hokona
"Willawillingbah" is situated 90km North of Brewarrina, 120km West of Walgett.
The country is generally flat typical western plains country bordering the Bokhara River on the Western boundary. Textured red soils (Approx. 40%) run through the middle of the property and are slightly more elevated than the grey/black soils (Approx. 60%). The soil balance is a feature of the property. Renowned as some of the best sheep country the district has to offer.
Open grasslands dominate with scattered shade of Gidgea, Coolibah, Whitewood and Beefwood. The heavier soils frow Mitchell and Flinders grass in season with Bluebush and edible salines, interspersed gilgais grow prolific clover and trefoils. The red soils are carrying Copperburr, Gidgea Burr and Jellyburr.
"Willawillingbah" is watered by Mackenzie's Point Bore as well as it's own private bore. There is a mixture of pipe and capped water as well as open drains. The property also enjoys a 15km frontage to the Bokhara River.
Rainfall Average is 400mm (16") per annum.
Carrying Capacity: 0.71 DSE per Hectare on LLS Rates Notice (11,205 DSE)
Services include rural power, mobile telephone coverage in parts, mail runs from Goodooga and Brewarrina.
Area: 15,782ha (38,997ac) as per LLS rates notice
Remarks: "Willawillingbah" is a highly regarded holding held by the Stalley and Dunphy families since 1947. Offering an excellent balance of soils and runoff plains creating beneficial local flooding to the low lying areas. Regarded locally as on to the best holdings in the western division, the property is equally suited to sheep or cattle breeding and fattening.
Improvements:
- Old Homestead of 52sqm, located on the banks of the Bokhara River
- Workshop
- Machinery Shed
- 60ft x 30ft Steel Construction hay shed
- Shearer's Quarters
- Sheepyards
- 8 Stand Shearing Shed