The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) is one of Australia’s largest and privately owned cattle companies, commencing operations in 1877. NAPCo currently manages over 6.1 million hectares, in both QLD and the NT.

Our Story

NAPCo is one of Australia’s oldest and largest cattle companies, with a proud history of stewardship of our animals, the land we farm and the future of our business. Nothing showcases the strength of our values more than the fact that descendants of our original founding families are still involved in the business today.

Farming successfully and sustainably for over 140 years.

Our Difference

We continue to build on our proud 140-year history of being one of Australia’s leading cattle producers by raising consistently great-tasting beef, building long-term relationships with partners and customers, and demonstrating outstanding levels of care for our people, our animals and our environment.

Positive outcomes for our business, our animals and our environment.

NAPCo began in 1877 when its original partners took up leases over a vast area of the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory, with Queensland properties added over time as the company grew and developed. Family-based ownership remained predominant within NAPCo until 2016 when QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation) became the majority investor.

“WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE WELLBEING OF OUR LIVESTOCK”