Thread: Just dreaming, 40 acres

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Myself and one or more other people considered together in this venture.

Why? Do you want in?

Humm,, maybe,, depends what's in it for us (as in Lee and I).

Originally Posted by Chops

Humm,, maybe,, depends what's in it for us (as in Lee and I).

What's in it for you?

Judging by the responses in this thread to date, lots of losses.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

What's in it for you?

Judging by the responses in this thread to date, lots of losses.

Well that doesn't sound very promising I must say,, however, no one ever made it by listening to all the "nay sayers"

Like any venture, one must do due diligence covering all angles. We would probably not be in a position to invest with monies, but that may not be what you need either.

Whilst Farm Stays are relatively new to the scene, and they do seem to be gaining in popularity, which ever way you look at it,, they are essentially just a form of caravan park. Albeit a mighty big one with lots of space, hopefully in a nice spot.
I've looked up a lot of these with the purpose to stay in on our journey, and indeed just to get away for a weekend from the city.
I think that if you want to use one, you'll have very specific reasons,, ie, either on the way to or from somewhere, or with/for a relaxing weekend away. I'm not sure people would see these places specifically as "holiday destinations",, but they could be if in the right spot, or area.
This being the case, local attractions may not be needed as such, but, well built and serviced amenities would be. A few attractions on the property, such as feeding the cows etc may be good for kids, although a lot of adults would probably like it too

Anyway,, like any new venture, do your homework, and ye shall be aptly rewarded,,, (hopefully)

Originally Posted by donh54

One was near Goomburra (Qld), but the camping ground closed after the property changed hands.
Other was near Roma (Qld). It closed when the insurance skyrocketed after 9/11.

There are 2 in that area, if you don't count the Natl Park, they are Janowen ( http://janowenhills.com.au/ ) which had toilets and coin operated showers and Gordon Country ( Gordon Country Camping, Cabins & Caravans ) which was just camp sites, but had a little shop IIRC, we used to drive to the Natl Park at the end of the road, to use the toilets, things may have changed as my visits were years ago.

Farm stays or retreats are a great idea. We have a few hundred acres just outside goulburn nsw. We are in the hills so offer weekend retreats who are most often booked by city folk who only want to be left alone to relax in the bush. We get pretty regular snow in winter also so it looks amazing. $200 a night to stay in a cabin . They are stocked with firewood comfy chairs and a basic solar system allowing for some lighting and that's about it. You can also make good money off selling fresh local produce to the Same people so they can make all their own meals.
Get creative and the cabins can be cheap. A chainsaw mill ,some hunting on gumtree and a few power tools will have a cabin built for next to nothing.
Also air BnB is an amazing thing to book with.
Trick is to keep it simple and offer things they can't do at home that's the key.

For starters I would not buy anything in that region. Too damn cold for most of the year. The habitable part of Australia is on the coastal strip between Gladstone and Grafton. Everywhere else for much of the year is too hot, too cold, too wet ,too windy, bushfire prone.

40 acres is too big to look after and too small to profitably run livestock. 2-5 acres with town water and power is the go.

That is my 20 cents worth.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

For starters I would not buy anything in that region. Too damn cold for most of the year. The habitable part of Australia is on the coastal strip between Gladstone and Grafton. Everywhere else for much of the year is too hot, too cold, too wet ,too windy, bushfire prone.

40 acres is too big to look after and too small to profitably run livestock. 2-5 acres with town water and power is the go.

That is my 20 cents worth.

Nup. Your opinion is not worth 20 cents.
Not even worth a cent.
It's worth less.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

For starters I would not buy anything in that region. Too damn cold for most of the year. The habitable part of Australia is on the coastal strip between Gladstone and Grafton. Everywhere else for much of the year is too hot, too cold, too wet ,too windy, bushfire prone.

40 acres is too big to look after and too small to profitably run livestock. 2-5 acres with town water and power is the go.

That is my 20 cents worth.

Glad you think Grafton is as far south as you think is habitable - means I'll never have to bump into you down here. Why is it that Queenslanders think it's ok to belittle every other state because they don't think it's up to their standards? - no one else here does this but several Queenslanders do. If you don't like it this far South, that's fine - stay up there and keep your trap shut about it - we just don't care.