Clonagh Station

Clonagh is a 214,270 hectare cattle fattening station in the southern Gulf region of Queensland.  It works closely with the other Paraway properties of the Northern Region, receiving the bulk of its intake from Paraway’s breeder stations.  Clonagh, located 80klm north of the town of Cloncurry, was aggregated from three original properties upon its purchase by Paraway in 2009.

Clonagh grows out steers and other non-replacement cattle from other regional Paraway properties.  It also runs 8,000 breeding cows, which are control-mated to carefully selected bulls to turn off crossbred weaners.  The station is a mix of native land types ranging from open flat country to timbered areas.  It is extensively developed with 30 main grazing paddocks, more than 80 man-made water points and nine sets of stock yards.  This facilitates mustering and allows for a flexible range of management options to adapt to conditions.  Mustering is accomplished seasonally by a dedicated team, largely by horseback but also working on motorbikes or by helicopter.

The homestead complex is well-equipped with staff living, dining and recreation facilities and a school room for the station children.