Fernside Station, 1555 Fernside Road, Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne, Gisborne

Set inland from Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast of the North Island, Fernside Station spans an impressive 1,376 hectares of prime sheep and beef country. Holdings of this scale are seldom presented to market in a district highly regarded for farming capability and coastal climate. Historically carrying 10,000 stock units, now strategically balanced at circa 8,000 SU, Fernside is comfortably capable of operating 10 stock units per effective hectare. The station offers an outstanding balance of contour — expansive areas of easy rolling country to the front, transitioning through to the back of the farm to medium and steeper, well-sheltered hill country. This diversity provides both productivity and operational flexibility. Water is a defining strength. An abundance of natural springs, year-round running streams and well-placed dams ensure reliable, high-quality stock water across the property. Complementing this are areas of strategic planting throughout the farm, enhancing resilience and long-term sustainability. Established willows, regenerating retired native areas and pine woodlots planted across steeper gullies provide shelter, environmental protection and future resource value. Stock health and performance are at the forefront of Fernside’s management. Livestock are consistently well fed, growing out to premium kill weights — a reflection of both pasture quality and excellent farming systems. Improvements are of a high standard. The four-bedroom homestead is proudly positioned, commanding expansive views across the station and back toward Mount Hikurangi. Renovated with a modern kitchen and double glazing, offering comfort alongside scale. Supporting accommodation includes a well-appointed three-bedroom cottage and separate quarters. Infrastructure is comprehensive and practical. A substantial six-stand woolshed with extensive covered yards is strategically located for efficient stock movement and management, complemented by well-positioned satellite sheep and cattle yards throughout the property. Fernside Station presents rare scale, quality contour and a proven production platform, combined with some of the country’s finest recreational opportunities both on-farm and within easy reach of the East Coast’s coastline, rivers and hunting. A genuine legacy property — productive, resilient and ready for its next chapter.