State Highway 50, Ongaonga, Hawke's Bay

Located under the lee of the Ruahine Ranges in Central Hawke's Bay is this significant orchard property offering scale and production and run by a highly regarded Hawke's Bay apple company. Central Hawke's Bay presents a unique micro-climate that ensures high colour and there is water in abundance that couldn't be closer to the source.

The soils are alluvial upon red metal ensuring good drainage and the temperature range ensures a quality product that is in demand throughout the world.

The variety mix is Gala strains, high colour Fuji, NZ Queen, Jazz, Dazzle and NZ Prince with approximately 13 ha currently fallow and ready for re-development with Dazzle trees currently available. These are predominantly NZ bred varieties that flourish in this climate and provide the quality that the world markets desire. 

The orchard is fully irrigated with permanent sprinkler irrigation, soil drainage is not required. Frost protection is provided by way of 20 frost fans.

Due to the location, fully equipped onsite staff accommodation for approx 140 staff ensure an efficient and comprehensive home for RSE seasonal workers. An original home complements this.

The main yard has sheds that provide the necessary functions, workshop, staff amenities, office and secure storage.

This property is available under a number of options for the investor looking to secure a significant landholding in arguably the best place in the world to grow fruit, be it by lease or management contract and all with the security of a company that can provide the commitment to handle the day to day management by highly experienced staff and post harvest services.

Te Papa is a unique offering to the astute investor looking to secure premium horticulture that delivers premium fruit to the world stage.