50-100 hectares

26 August 2024 by

Conservation property for sale

Infinity, Wedderburn

Tarwin River Rises, Dollar

Infinity

An expansive parcel of land of approximately 56ha with sweeping views of Mt Korong and the surrounds. Set in the historic goldfields area of Wedderburn and close to other delightful country towns.

There is a self-contained, solar-powered container (with kitchenette and bathroom) and other out-buildings on the property.

Superb opportunity to build your dream house (STCA) close to nature.

The subject property is situated approximately 216km northwest of Melbourne and 74km northwest of Bendigo.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

Address: 6803 Calder Highway, Wedderburn

Region: Goldfields

Size: 56 ha (approx)

Price: $495,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au

Conservation values

The property holds unique and varied biodiversity, and has potential for further regeneration and restoration efforts (which have already been started by the previous owner). This covenant supports approximately 10 ha of very high-quality Sandstone Ridge Shrubland dominated by Green Mallee. The understory shrub layer is extremely biodiverse in the higher quality vegetation components.

This covenant is also part of a bushland fragment surrounded by a largely cleared landscape, therefore providing important conservation value in an otherwise largely unprotected area. Threatened fauna records within 1 km of the property include Brown Treecreeper and Royal Spoonbill. Threatened flora records within 1 km of the property include Velvet Daisy Bush, Club-hair New Holland Daisy, Blue Mallee, Buloke, and Deane’s Wattle.

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11 July 2024 by

Conservation property for sale

Tarwin River Rises, Dollar

Tarwin River Rises

A magnificent, vacant parcel of land of approximately 58ha with sweeping views of the areas.

This large property with high conservation values is partly cleared sown to native grass with a large proportion of native bush. The undulating land falls to delightful gullies along the Tarwin River with the upper reaches providing spectacular panorama of the district.

Superb opportunity to build your dream house (STCA) close to nature.

The subject property is situated close to the corner of Foster-Mirboo Road and Dollar-Woorarra Road, approximately 156km southeast of Melbourne and 35km southeast of Leongatha.

Surrounding properties comprise commercial farms and some hobby farms/weekenders which vary from cleared to part or full bush. The property is also an hour north of Wilson’s Promontory and close to Meeniyan, Fish Creek and the coastal towns of Inverloch and Port Welshpool.

21km (20mins) to Meeniyan, 51km (40mins) Inverloch, 68km (58mins) Wilson’s Promontory, 170km (156mins) to Melbourne.

Address: 478 Foster-Mirboo Road, Dollar

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 58ha (approx)

Price: $685,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au

Conservation values

The forest varies in structure and diversity and native species are recruiting in abundance. Fungi, mosses and lichens are prolific on tree trunks and across the forest floor amongst herbs and climbers. Understorey trees are in good health and provide adequate coverage for lower strata species to thrive across the site in most areas. Numerous birds and frogs are present, along with evidence of wallabies, kangaroos and wombats.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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30 October 2023 by

Wattle Bird Ridge, Tallarook - SOLD

A pristine bush block of approximately 65ha, perched on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range with views across.

A granite ridge line runs parallel with the road frontage and the land drops sharply away to the west. The property is heavily treed, with a few small clearings.

There are several walking tracks through the property. Access is via an all-weather bitumen road.

The township of Tallarook sits on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, on land that was once central to the territories of the Goulburn Aboriginal tribes, in whose language, Tallarook means ‘call of the wattle birds’. Today Tallarook supports abundant wildlife and farming properties. The local vineyards are gaining an international reputation and provide the perfect place to unwind and explore.

17km (17mins) to Broadford; 31km (29mins) to Kilmore, 104km (81mins) to Melbourne.

Address: 700 Ennis Road, Tallarook

Region: Goulburn-Broken

Size: 65ha (approx)

Price: $495,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au

Native habitat

Red Stringybark and Bluegum dominate the top of the slope and transitions into more Messmate/Bluegum further down. The lower slopes have high shrub cover, with Burgan, Silver Wattle, Blackwood and Lightwood, whilst the upper slopes are much more open and grassy. The groundlayer has high diversity, with many grasses (Rytidosperma, Anthosachne, Microlaena, Dianella), herbs (Viola, Xerochrysum, Cymbonotus) and mosses growing abundantly.

Towards the middle of the property, there is mostly Long-leaf Box and Blue Gum, with quite open spaces and a reduced canopy cover. The understorey is present more strongly in the more open spaces around the trees, with Senecio, Rock Fern, and Wallaby Grass. Sweet Vernal Grass is the main weed that is present throughout this area.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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22 December 2021 by

Stringybark Ponds - SOLD

Unique wetlands

About half-an-hour north of Bairnsdale, this 55.5 ha property features over 600m of the Providence Ponds waterway and its rare chain-of-ponds. The intended covenant allows for the northern portion of the property to be used for sustainable hobby farming. There are several options for placement of a house site (STCA).

The covenant on this property will protect two terrestrial ecosystems which are under-represented within the East Gippsland Lowlands bioregion – Lowland Herb-rich Forest and Dry Valley Forest. The covenant also protects the significant wetland habitats and fauna associated with the waterway and ponds.

Address: CA15 Glenfern Road, Stockdale 3249

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 55.5 ha (approximately)

Price: In excess of $500,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.o rg.au

Native flora

Native vegetation on the property includes Lowland Forest, Lowland Herb-rich Forest and Dry Valley Forest. White Stringybark dominates much of the forest canopy, with Manna Gum, Red Gum and Yellow Box occurring in different habitats. The forest understorey includes a diverse range of shrubs, grasses and herbs, including orchids. The wetland habitats associated with the waterway and ponds include aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation communities that include a diverse range of aquatic and semi-aquatic species.

Native fauna

Threatened species have been observed on the site including: Flinders Pygmy Perch and Lace Monitor.

Amenities

The chain-of-ponds provide both excellent amenity and ecological values. The property includes scenic views across the ponds, waterway and treed landscape. The covenant allows for the northern portion of the property to be used for hobby farming, with the potential for a greater level of protection depending on the future landowner’s wishes. There are several options for placement of a house site which would not interfere with the ecological values of the property.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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27 October 2020 by

Glenmaggie Shores

This property is SOLD

A treechange by the lake

Ever dreamed of living lakeside? Now’s your chance!

Just across the road from Lake Glenmaggie, this incredible 53 hectare property comes with a current planning permit and is just over 2 hours’ drive from Melbourne.

Take your canoe out for an early morning paddle, and return to your verandah for breakfast amongst the red gums. Enjoy a stroll along the tracks of Glenmaggie Shores and encounter an incredible array of flora and fauna, before exploring the nearby Macalister River Valley and Avon Mount Hedrick Scenic Reserve.

Join several other landowners in the area working with Trust for Nature to protect the magnificent natural heritage of the Gippsland Plain.

Address: Hurley Road, Glenmaggie VIC 3858

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 53 hectares (approx.)

Price: $250,000 negotiable – PROPERTY SOLD

Contact: Trust for Nature (03) 8631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au

This is a Trust for Nature Revolving Fund property

Conservation covenant: As a condition of sale a Trust for Nature Conservation Covenant will be placed on the property title to protect the ecological values of Possum Gully. Typically an allowance for a dwelling, in an appropriate area, is made within the covenant for all Revolving Fund properties.

Ecology

Significant ecological features on or around this property

Glenmaggie Shores contains the critically endangered Gippsland Red Gum ecological community. The property is adjacent to the Glenmaggie Nature Conservation Reserve, and Lake Glenmaggie.

Photograph acknowledgement

Amenities

House site: Glenmaggie Shores comes with a current planning permit for a dwelling, issued by Wellington Shire. Access to the house site is via the northwestern entrance on Licola Road.

Access: There is good, existing road and driveway access via Licola Road.

Local area: The property is directly across the road from Lake Glenmaggie, which itself is a popular recreational boating, fishing and camping spot. Glenmaggie Shores is also just a short drive from the Macalister River Valley, Avon Mount Hedrick Scenic Reserve, and Mt Tamboritha (Alpine National Park).

Directions

Just over 2 hour’s drive from Melbourne, Glenmaggie is only 22 minutes (27 km) from Maffra, 32 mins (42 km) from Sale. From Traralgon, head north on the C105 (Traralgon-Maffra Road) to Heyfield, and then turn left onto the C486 (Licola Road) towards Glenmaggie. Follow this road for approx. 7.5 kms, and the property is on the left hand side (Melways ref: X920 H8).