Mount McMinn Station explained

Mount McMinn Station is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Location

The property is situated approximately east of Mataranka[1] and about south east of Katherine at the eastern end of the Savannah Way along the Roper River in the Roper Gulf Region of the Northern Territory.[2]

Description

The property occupies an area of and has a carrying capacity of 6,000 to 8,000 head of cattle. Both the Roper River and Hodgson River run through the property.[3]

History

The station was acquired by the Cahill family, the founders of Cahill Transport, in 2005 when they bought it from the Mackay family for 3.55 million. In 2018 the Cahills placed the property on the market when it was stocked with over 3,000 head of Brahman cattle.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Mount McMinn, NT. Bonzle. 4 April 2020. Digital Atlas Pty Limited.
  2. Web site: Mount McMinn Station. 4 April 2020. Jim Pola Digital Marketing.
  3. Web site: New owners for Mt McMinn. 11 June 2018. Chris McLennan. 4 April 2020. North Queensland Register. Fairfax Media.