873 Horahora Road, Arapuni, South Waikato

Unique offering, lakeside scale

Strategically placed on the edge of Lake Karapiro, this 244-hectare (more or less) dairy farm is a property of true scale and substance. With a range of quality infrastructure, this picturesque setting bordered by the Waikato River, lures the opportunity to intensify and offers a complete farming package with an enviable lifestyle attached.

The farm currently milks circa 418 cows once-a-day across approx. 200 effective ha with all youngstock carried on and complimenting the steeper sidelings. Contour is predominantly a practical mix of flat to rolling land, with native bush, rocky outcrops majestically making up the balance. A 54-bail rotary cowshed and 800 cow yard forms the operational hub, fitted with Protrack 3-way drafting, automatic cup removers, in-shed feeding, and flood wash system, alongside a well-networked effluent system. Supporting infrastructure includes calf-rearing facilities, a woolshed and yards, a large workshop, multiple implement sheds. Three bores across the property ensure reliable supply for both stock and homes.

At the heart of the farm are three inviting dwellings, each designed with comfort and practicality in mind. The main four-bedroom Lockwood provides a warm family base, complete with an office, multiple bathrooms, woodburner, heat pump, and thoughtful touches such as partial double glazing and a bootroom. The manager's home is equally impressive, offering four bedrooms plus office, two bathrooms, a modern kitchen with walk-in pantry, and generous storage throughout. For extended family or staff, the tidy three-bedroom Lockwood-style cottage delivers open-plan living, modern convenience, and a double garage. Together, these homes create a strong foundation for family and team living.

Environmental stewardship has been a focus here, with native planting across gullies and swampland, fenced waterways, and significant stands of bush that add to the natural beauty. With the property bordered by two meandering streams, it offers both productivity and a strong environmental footprint - a legacy already in motion for the next custodian to continue.
Combining scale, opportunity, and a lifestyle setting in one of the Waikato's most sought-after farming and lifestyle districts, this Horahora dairy unit represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a proven and future-focused operation.