Scale, Charmed and Serious Upside

537 Ronga Road, Rai Valley

Tender Closing 22nd January 2026, Unless Sold Prior

3 Dwellings

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Scale - Tick. Upside - Tick. Self-Contained - Tick. Character - Tick. Opportunities - Tick. A great location for dairy or lifestyle - Tick.

This is the one you've been searching for.

This unique dairy farm offers exceptional versatility and genuine long-term potential. Whether you want to continue its current path as an organic, low-input, self-contained dairy operation, increase production, convert to a beef finishing block, or explore the option of splitting it into two runoff units-the opportunities here are truly abundant.

The property currently runs approximately 220 cows, producing an average of around 70,000 MS from a milking platform of roughly 90 hectares. A further 100 hectares is utilised as a connected runoff/support block via a central laneway, which runs through an area planted in radiata pine-adding yet another layer of diversity. Water supply is a standout feature, with a reliable irrigation bore supported by three natural water sources for domestic and stock supply.

The dairy infrastructure is well presented, with a very tidy and well-maintained 24 A/S herringbone shed. Effluent is managed via a holding tank and pumped to a near-new, lined 1-million-litre pond. Supporting improvements are extensive and well positioned across both the platform and the runoff, including two large hay sheds, cattle yards on each block, a substantial implement shed, various calf sheds, and former deer and cow sheds.

Accommodation is another big tick, with three modest homes providing excellent options for family, staff, or future title adjustments-offering potential for sales or rental income.

A true point of difference is the property's genuine character and natural beauty. Mature trees-including some magnificent natives-frame the farm beautifully. The jewel in the crown is the 40-hectare flat QEII-protected native bush block, complete with a rustic back-country hut tucked among towering natives. If walking, exploring, or hunting is high on your wish list, this is an absolute standout.

The location is also superb-positioned just before the turnoff to Okiwi Bay, putting blue cod, snapper, and kingfish practically on your doorstep. Head the other way and you're equidistant to both Nelson and Blenheim, giving you the best of both regions.

It's as certain as death and taxes that this farm will attract strong interest-so get in touch now if you want to be the lucky new owner.

Property Information

Location 537 Ronga Road, Rai Valley ( Also known as 943 Ronga Road)

Legal Description Lot 1 2 DP 8123, Lot 1 DP 7720, Part Lot 8 DP 7637, Lot 2 DP 341725 Section 2 11 22 and Block Iv Tennyson Survey District

Local Authority Marlborough District Council

Certificate of Titles MB2D/365, MB1B/1275, MB4D/1077, MB4D/1076, 171718, 268219 and 453631

Land Area 367.4738 HA more or less

Valuation (July 23) RV: $7,020,000 LV: $5,372,000 VI: $1,720,000

Annual Rates $16,282.93 Marlborough District Council ( 2026-27 year)

Tenure Freehold

Marlborough Property File Number 538848

Effective 90 HA milking platform with adjacent 100 HA runoff that grows supplements, raises young stock and winters the heard.

Fencing Calf Proof Boundaries. Internal is a mix of deer fencing, 2 wore electric and some single wire.

Stock Water 3 reliable stock water sources. All gravity based, 2 on the milking platform, one on the run off block. No pumping required for stock water.

Irrigation Irrigation water is pumped from a 12m bore near the cowshed.

Effluent Effluent Holding Tank, then pumped to a 1 million litre pond. Tractor Powered Stirrer Slurry distributed via a travelling irrigator, or 10,000 slurry wagon. All fully compliant.

Fertiliser Full Records Available. Two foliar sprays each year of fish seaweed, fine lime, SoP and trace elements. One dryspread each year of lime, rock phosphate, magnesium etc.

Access and Tracks Multiple access points of road frontage. Internal tracks in good condition. Maintained using base rock from on-site quarries.

Milking Shed 24 A/Side Herringbone. Well maintained. Near new blower vacuum pump, icebank and chiller unit. Rubber mats for cows and staff. Yard would easily accommodate 300+cows

Hay Shed Two large 6 bay haysheds, very well located with one on each block

Stockyards Two sets. One on each block. Older but functional

3 Bay Calf Shed With adjacent bobby loading shed, large implement shed/ store shed with doors.

3 Bay Calf Shed In paddock.

Old Deer Shed

Old Cow Shed Recently reclad