The original 420 hectare farm was acquired in 1938, with a further 56.5 ha added in 1971. In 1983 Tuapaka was divided into two blocks so that better commercial use could be made of the farm – a 111 ha unit of predominantly flat ground, and a hill unit of 365 ha. Initially following this subdivision it was decided to run bulls from weaners to 18 months on the smaller unit, with a sheep and bull beef system put into place on the larger unit. Recently, management strategies have changed to better utilise the property. Several windmills have been constructed on the top hill country as part of a larger windfarm, providing new challenges and opportunities for the farm.