Set in the established Kaipara farming district, 455 West Coast Road presents an opportunity to acquire a substantial, proven dairy farming operation with scale, established infrastructure and identifiable scope for further optimisation.
Comprising approximately 179.6 hectares, including 175 hectares of effective dairy platform, the property supports a peak milking herd of 507 cows and has demonstrated a strong and improving production performance.
The 2025/26 season produced 306,529 kgMS, equivalent to 605 kgMS per cow. This builds on production of 274,962 kgMS in 2023/24 and 283,906 kgMS in 2024/25 — an increase of approximately 11.5% over two seasons.
Feed utilisation that deserves attention
The farming system is built around pasture and maize, supported by established infrastructure and a practical feed management system.
In 2025/26, the milking platform produced 11.1 tDM of homegrown feed per hectare, compared with a Northland regional average of 9.2 tDM/ha. Feed conversion efficiency was 64% of feed eaten converted into milk, against a regional average of 50%.
These figures provide a useful insight into the farm's performance and the opportunity for an incoming owner to build on an established production platform.
Established dairy infrastructure
The farm features a centrally located feed pad, a well-maintained 33-aside herringbone dairy shed, limestone races, 61 main paddocks, three bores and a practical range of storage, workshop and calf-rearing facilities.
Two three-bedroom homes provide accommodation for ownership and staff.
The operation is supported by a leased runoff block used for wintering, young stock and supplement production. The runoff is not included in the freehold title but is available to a purchaser by negotiation. Tenderers are invited to indicate whether they wish to take an assignment of the lease.
Performance and opportunity
Animal and environmental performance further support the operation, with average somatic cell count improving to 84,458 cells/ml in 2025/26. The Fonterra Farm Insights Report places the farm within the lowest 25% of its council region for emissions intensity.
For an established dairy farmer, the property offers a proven production base with the opportunity to continue refining the system.
For a young farmer or farming family, it presents the chance to acquire a substantial dairy platform with established infrastructure, existing production and a clear operating framework.
For investors, the property offers an established rural asset with an operating history, scale and potential for future optimisation.
455 West Coast Road is a farm that warrants a closer look. The combination of productive dairy land, established infrastructure, improving production and feed utilisation provides a platform for the next owner to build upon.
Key features
Approximately 179.6 ha total area.
175 ha effective dairy platform.
507-cow peak herd.
Split spring/autumn calving system.
306,529 kgMS produced in 2025/26.
605 kgMS/cow in 2025/26.
11.1 tDM/ha homegrown feed production.
64% feed conversion efficiency.
33-aside herringbone dairy shed.
Centrally located feed pad.
61 main paddocks and limestone races.
Three bores with 50 mm water line supplying the property.
Two three-bedroom homes.
Extensive sheds, barns and workshop facilities.
Average SCC of 84,458 in 2025/26.
Lowest 25% regionally for emissions intensity.
Leased runoff available by negotiation, not included in the freehold.
Approximately 14 km from Dargaville.
Primary schooling available at Te Kopuru.
