How long does it take to drive through Molesworth Station?

The main section through Molesworth between Cob Cottage and Acheron Accommodation House is 59 km, taking a minimum of two hours of driving. There are several shelters and information panels along the way.

How long is the Molesworth road?

It can be closed due to weather or fire danger at any time. Known as the alternative highway between Marlborough and Canterbury, this is an amazing 192 km (119 miles) unpaved road through Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s biggest farm, covering almost half a million acres (185,000 hectares).

Why does Molesworth Station only farm cattle?

Cattle are bred on Molesworth and finished on the Landcorp farm out on the flat land at Hanmer. For that reason, these days Molesworth runs only breeding cows.

Who was Molesworth named after?

The southern portion of Charles Elliott’s land was purchased by Thomas Carter who held the Clarence Run. The Clarence Run was later incorporated into the St Helens Run. John Henry Caton purchased the remaining 73,000 acre (29,5000 hectare) lease of Elliott’s Barefell Run and named it Molesworth Station.

What is the largest farm in New Zealand?

Molesworth Station
Molesworth Station is a high country cattle station. It is located behind the Inland Kaikoura Mountain range in the South Island’s Marlborough District. It is New Zealand’s largest farm, at over 1,800 square kilometres (440,000 acres) and supports the country’s biggest herd of cattle.

What is the biggest station in NZ?

Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres (185,000 hectares).

How many acres is Molesworth Station?

Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres (185,000 hectares).

Is the Awatere Valley Road open?

Queen Charlotte Drive was opened to Public Access on 20 September 2021, with traffic controls in place along the way. Awatere Valley and Kenepuru Road remain in a fragile condition and are susceptible to further weather events, but progress is being made, with Controlled Access for residents steadily increasing.

Is Molesworth Station privately owned?

The land is owned by the Crown and is leased for farming. On 1 July 2005, administration of the land was handed to the New Zealand Department of Conservation.

What is the largest farm in the world?

Mudanjiang City Mega Farm
Biggest Farms In The World

Rank Farm Area
1 Mudanjiang City Mega Farm, Heilongjiang, China 22,500,000 acres
2 Modern Dairy, Anhui, China 11,000,000 acres
3 Anna Creek, South Australia, Australia 6,000,000 acres
4 Clifton Hills, South Australia, Australia 4,200,000 acres

What is the biggest sheep station in New Zealand?

STATION LIFE Mt Nicholas is one of the most historic and largest stations in New Zealand. It spans 100,000 acres (40,000 Hectares) from the shores of Lake Wakatipu to deep into Southland and is home to 30,000 Merino Sheep and 2,200 Hereford Cattle.

Who owns the most land in NZ?

The 10 largest freehold landowners in New Zealand are:

  • Roberts and Apatu families (41,296 hectares combined.
  • Michael Spencer (35,942 hectares.
  • Port Blakely Limited (35,889 hectares)
  • Global Forest Partners LLC (33,706 hectares)
  • New Zealand Carbon Farming (28,365 hectares)
  • Wairakei Pastoral Limited (27,634 hectares)