AN opportunity exists to acquire a modern, high-returning lady finger banana and custard apple plantation at Walkamin.
Lankester Bananas has been developed by Michael Lankester during the past eight years and is set on two blocks within close proximity. The operation is being offered on a walk-in, walk-out basis.
There is about 39 hectares (97 acres) under lady finger bananas and 5.6ha (14 acres) under custard apples on the Hansen Road farm. There are about 6-8ha still to be developed.
The Kennedy Highway farm has about 22ha (55 acres) under lady fingers with about 8-10ha of country still to be developed.
The operation is on the highly productive Atherton Tablelands, which is renowned for its rich red volcanic soils and climate.
Walkamin is about 10 minutes from Mareeba, 15 minutes from Atherton, and about 75 minutes from Cairns.
The main homestead is a four-year-old four bedroom, two bathroom Shane Smith Pavilion design home. The second homestead is described as a very comfortable three bedroom timber home.
Lankester Bananas at Walkamin is being offered on a walk-in, walk-out basis.
The main 498 square metre main packing shed is a steel-framed Ranbuild structure with a 300sq m receival bay and a 30 pallet cold room. The packing shed also has a mezzanine and office.
The new 12x16m custard apple packing shed has a cold room. There is a five bay, 8x30m machinery shed and timber cattle yards. Both blocks have pump sheds.
Marketing agent Peter MacPherson said the sale represents a timely opportunity for investors or current growers to expand, diversify and/or enter into the lucrative lady finger banana industry.
Contact Peter MacPherson, 0447 941 110, Ruralco Property Queensland Rural.
