Murray Downs
Farm & Farmstay · Canterbury, NZ
Quality Country Farmstay on a Working Farm
Throughout Christchurch
+64 27 488 2737
Christchurch, New Zealand
Pedigree breeding & finishing farm operating across nearly 650ha in Canterbury
Murray Downs Farm has been in the same family for over four generations and is currently owned and operated by Sarah Rodie and her family. The farm operates across nearly 650ha as a pedigree breeding and finishing farm for Texel Sheep and Murray Grey Cattle.
We also have Red Deer on site for venison production. Our Murray Grey cattle are renowned for their exceptional temperament, outstanding meat quality, and adaptability to New Zealand's Canterbury conditions.
Whether you are looking for stud bulls, breeding cows, or quality beef cattle for your property, Murray Downs Farm offers animals of the highest pedigree standard.
Group of Murray Grey Cattle at Murray Downs Farm, Canterbury NZ
Call Sarah Rodie directly to discuss available cattle:
+64 27 488 2737Canterbury, New Zealand
The Murray Grey is a distinctive silver-grey beef cattle breed originating in Australia, now widely recognised as one of the world's finest beef breeds. Highly prized for their docile temperament, early maturity, and premium carcase quality, Murray Greys are ideally suited to New Zealand farming conditions.
Murray Grey cattle produce well-marbled, tender beef that commands premium prices at the processing plant and at the butcher.
Renowned for their calm, easy-to-handle nature – making them ideal for farmers of all experience levels and family farms.
Excellent converters of New Zealand's lush pastures, achieving high growth rates with outstanding feed efficiency throughout the season.
Well adapted to the variable Canterbury climate, thriving across the plains and foothills in all conditions the South Island presents.
Strong mothering instincts, high milk production, and excellent fertility make Murray Grey cows outstanding commercial producers.
All Murray Downs Murray Grey cattle are pedigree registered through the NZ Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society, guaranteeing quality.
Contact Murray Downs Farm to discuss available stock, pricing, and delivery options.