Escape to your own private island paradise with this extraordinary rural offering on a Rolling Term LeaseQuail Island, a rare and remarkable opportunity just 2.5 kilometres off the coast of Stanage Bay and approximately 170 kilometres north of Rockhampton.
Accessible by boat from Stanage Bay, the island features three convenient docking points and offers the unique flexibility of access during both low and high tides. For added convenience, the island also features its own airstrip, providing the flexibility to arrive by aircraft at your convenience significantly reducing travel time. This seamless connectivity ensures you can enjoy the island's exceptional privacy and natural beauty while still maintaining practical access whenever you need it.
The landscape is a stunning tapestry of deep red earth tablelands and rich volcanic soils, transitioning to marine plains along the coastal edges. The Island's diverse vegetation includes coastal Eucalypt forests, stands of Narrow-leaved Ironbarks, and striking Black Boys Grass Trees to the south west, all framed by lush Coastal Tea-Tree plains. To the north, you will find Lancewood, Bendee, and Rosewood, creating a vibrant natural mosaic.
Those with an appreciation for conservation and sustainable land management will value that the majority of Quail Island is pristine remnant vegetation (96%). Approximately 4% thoughtfully improved to support both natural and enhanced pastures, including Forest Mitchell and the legume Wynn Cassia. The property's ecological value is further highlighted by its bushfire and biodiversity overlays, ensuring a balance between productivity and conservation.
The Island is well-equipped for rural pursuits, with the ocean forming a natural boundary and the land internally divided into two large paddocks, seven smaller holding squares, and a laneway to the yards. Fencing is robust featuring steel posts, timber strainers, and four-barbed wire construction.
Water security is ensured on the property, with nine dams, one well and traversing creeks providing reliable access to water throughout Quail Island.
Improvements on Quail Island include a spacious two-level homestead, an older manager's residence, three versatile sheds, a set of portable cattle yards, with a second set of yards located on the western side, offering both comfort and functionality for rural living or agricultural operations.
Nestled atop the picturesque 'Lucy Ravel' headland and overlooking the pristine sands of 'Lucy Ravel' beach, this charming residence awaits your creative vision. With breathtaking views in every direction, it presents an exceptional opportunity for renovationperfect for transforming into exclusive guest accommodation.
Key Features at a Glance:
Location: 2.5 km NW off the coastline of Stanage Bay, 170 km N of Rockhampton
Access: By boat (3 docking points), Island accessible at low and high tides plus 800 metre earth/grass airstrip
Soils: Deep red earth, volcanic, marine plains
Vegetation: Eucalypt forests, Ironbark, Grass Trees, Tea-Tree, Rosewood
Land Use: 96% remnant, 4% improved pastures
Fencing: Steel/timber, 2 large paddocks, 7 holding squares, laneway
Water: 9 dams, creeks, multiple water points per paddock, freshwater well
Improvements: Two-level homestead, manager's residence, two additional residences for renovation, three sheds, two sets of cattle yards
Tenure: Rolling Term Lease Grazing Extended to 30/06/2055
Annual Land Rent: $4,207 * approx.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure a unique rural holding with breathtaking natural beauty, robust infrastructure, and endless potential.
Lifestyle Buyers:
Embrace Island Living: Your Private Sanctuary Awaits
Investors / Tourism Operators:
Unlock Exceptional Investment & Tourism Potential (*Subject to relevant approvals)
Agricultural Opportunity:
Productive Coastal Acreage: A Rare Agricultural Offering
Conservation/Environmental Buyers:
Preserve Nature's Legacy: A Conservationist's Dream
For more information or to arrange a private inspection, contact your agents:
:: Juliann Frame 0436 851 255
:: Rob Fraser 0427 952 792
Embrace the adventureQuail Island awaits
