Sunraysia table grape plantation ripe for picking

A 54ha table grape operation just out of Mildura in the Sunraysia district has been listed for sale is expected to generate interest in excess of $10 million.

The property at 180 Stewart Road, Red Cliffs, consists of three parcels of land each with their own irrigation infrastructure, and is 17km south-west of Mildura. 

With trees ranging five-to-19 years in age, 46ha of the farm is planted to Crimson Seedless table grapes and a further 6ha planted to Sweet Sapphire table grapes. 

The Sunraysia region is Australia’s biggest table-grape-growing area, with produce shipped around Australia and to major export markets such as China. 

Production from the region in 2022 reached ~115,000 boxes, which were either exported or sold through the Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide markets. 

With irrigation infrastructure comprised of three independent Grundfos and Southern Cross systems, the property also has a Murray River water licence including 238ML of High Security supply along with multiple Water Use Licences amounting 443ML.

Improvements at the property include four homes, headlined by a six-bedroom family residence, a 1,295sqm packing shed with loading dock and three cool rooms, machinery shedding, office space and staff amenities. 

CBRE’s Phil Schell, Angus Bills and David Goodfellow have been appointed to manage the sale campaign, with Expressions of Interest invited by November 16. 

“This Red Cliffs property is a well-maintained table grape operation, with a proven track record and quality improvements that would suit a commercial operation,” Mr Schell said.

“Australian grapes are in demand well beyond these shores. Almost all of the export table grapes in the country are grown in the Sunraysia region, which is set to help drive interest in this property.”