Commercial Overview
A unique opportunity to acquire a 233-acre freehold property in East Gippsland's resource-rich Maramingo Creek region. This property features a licensed 6-hectare gravel pit, abundant natural resources, and infrastructure suitable for agriculture, environmental offsets, or eco-tourism development.
Zoned to support both extractive industry and agriculture, this off-grid site offers strong upside for operators seeking sand, granite, hornfels, or basalt materials - or for those pursuing high-value, sustainable land use ventures.
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Key Commercial Features
Land Size: 233.38 acres (across two titles)
Lot 3 (177A): 75.07 acres
Lot 6 (177B): 158.31 acres
Zoning: Farming Zone (FZ1) - supports extractive and agricultural use
Gravel Pit:
6 hectares with existing Work Authority
Decomposed granite, hornfels, basalt, and sand
Easy machinery access
Water available for sand screening operations
Currently underutilised - no trading history available
Note: Gravel pit has not operated at scale in recent years. No financial records are available. The site is compliant, licensed, and ready for reactivation.
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On-Site Infrastructure
Basic off-grid farmhouse
Solar, battery, and generator setup
Wood stove and bottled gas
Multiple rain-fed dams, including some designed to capture sediment runoff
100m recreational dam above the house
Gravity-fed irrigation throughout growing zones
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Agribusiness Assets
10 greenhouse frames (6 currently in use), excellent soil
Frames ready for new plastic coverings
Thriving citrus, macadamia, and fruiting banana trees - rare for Victoria
Secure poultry run housing chickens and geese
Timber available on the ground - suitable for fencing, construction, or firewood
Surplus stone ideal for landscaping or internal infrastructure
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Environmental & Offset Potential
Falls under Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO1-75)
Suitable for registration as a biodiversity offset site
Strong potential for conservation-based income via Trust for Nature or brokers
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Development & Investment Opportunities
✔ Re-activate gravel pit for local and regional supply
✔ Develop sand screening operation with on-site water
✔ Establish organic farm, greenhouse business, or nursery
✔ Build low-impact eco-tourism or off-grid accommodation
✔ Register for environmental credit sales
✔ Use timber and stone for on-site infrastructure and improvements
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Strategic Location
30 mins to Mallacoota (boating, tourism)
40 mins to Eden (NSW)
60 mins to Merimbula (airport, regional services)
Surrounded by State Forest - no through traffic
Waterfalls just 3km upstream, flowing into the Maramingo Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
Croajingolong National Park nearby - a major eco-tourism and biodiversity asset
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Inspection & Enquiries
Private sale - contact the owner directly to arrange an inspection.
A rare chance to secure land with extractive approval, water security, infrastructure, and multiple revenue stream potential in one of Victoria's most unspoiled regions.

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