The Barkly Group Environmental Account covers multiple large-scale cattle stations in the Barkly Tableland and Mitchell Grass Downs region, including Anthony Lagoon, Austral Downs, Avon Downs, Brunette Downs, and Eva Downs. These properties are among the most significant grazing enterprises in northern Australia, supporting extensive beef production. They are characterized by vast open grasslands, defined by natural watercourses, fencing, and subtle terrain variations that shape their boundaries.

Situated within the semi-arid rangelands of the Northern Territory and northwestern Queensland, these properties mostly fall within the Mitchell Grass Downs bioregion, where native Astrebla species (Mitchell grasses) are the dominant species that provide productive, perennial and palatable pasture. Unlike other grazing regions that have undergone significant landscape modifications, these stations have largely retained their natural vegetation, with minimal land clearing or pasture improvement. The ecological integrity of these properties is shaped by seasonal rainfall patterns, with significant wet seasons driving high grass cover and productivity. However, challenges such as pasture degradation, invasive species, altered fire regimes, and climate variability continue to influence the long-term sustainability of these ecosystems.

Brunette Downs, Anthony Lagoon, and Eva Downs are centrally located within the Barkly Tableland, northeast of Tennant Creek, while Avon Downs and Austral Downs extend toward the Northern Territory–Queensland border. These stations serve as breeding and backgrounding hubs for Australian Composite and Brahman cross cattle, with Avon and Austral Downs playing a key role in supplying cattle for premium Wagyu production. Their management focuses on balancing large-scale cattle grazing with sustainable land management practices to maintain the integrity of the Mitchell Grass ecosystems.