Mannawarra and Upalinna sheep stations fetch $7.25m at Flinders auction
Two major South Australian Flinders Ranges pastoral properties reached $7.25 million at auction. Negotiations continue for a potential final sale.
Mannawarra and Upalinna stations make up 66,800 hectares in South Australia's Flinders Ranges. The stations reached $7.25 million at auction Wednesday.
Bidding took place at Hawker Community Sports Centre. Negotiations are still underway between the auctioneer and several interested parties.
The Reynolds family's long-held stations were offered as one complete package. Sheep and equipment were included.
The properties can hold 10,950 sheep equivalent. They make money from sheep, wild goat harvesting and tourism.
They are located on the eastern side of the Flinders Ranges. They include renovated shearers' quarters and a campground near Sacred Canyon.
They have extensive water and solar systems. The sale comes during a strong pastoral season.
Several large stations have changed hands across South Australia this year.
- 66,800 hectares (165,066 acres)
- Property size
- $7.25 million
- Auction price
- 10,950 DSE
- Sheep capacity
- Eastern Flinders Ranges, South Australia
- Location
Why it mattersThe sale shows confidence in pastoral investment. It also signals strong demand for large-scale operations during strong seasonal conditions in outback South Australia.
AustraliaThe Flinders Ranges stations represent significant agricultural land changing hands in South Australia during a favourable season for pastoral producers.
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