Utingu, Cape York Queensland Australia is 88 hectares of oceanfront freehold land with DA approvals for multiple buildings from accommodation and recreation to machinery buildings and a helipad. It is unencumbered by native title or liquor restrictions. Hosting diverse ecosystems - white-sand beaches, untouched rainforests, rugged bushland, tropical lagoons, and inland waterways, Utingu is the only significant land holding in the upper Cape York region.
Located 18 kilometres southwest of The Tip of Cape York, the northernmost point of the Australian mainland, Utingu is 20 kilometres southeast of Thursday Island and the Horn Island Airport. It is likened to a private island with a prized western seaboard location and two kilometres of beachfront, yet easily accessible to services, transportation (land, air, and sea), and staff.
The Utingu Lodge has four guest suites, a commercial kitchen, banquet dining, laundry and storage. The maintenance hangar has three staff bedrooms - all backed by support infrastructure, DA approvals for further development and heavy construction equipment on site - and is included as part of the inventory.
One owner has held Utingu for almost a quarter of a century with only five ownerships since the land was titled in the early 1900s. It represents an opportunity to acquire an unduplicatiable asset with exponential commercial potential. To request the Information Memorandum and to arrange an inspection, please contact Lynn Malone.
Select highlights
· 88.7 hectares/219.4-acre freehold land
· The only freehold title in the northern region that is unencumbered by native title or liquor restrictions and the only coastal freehold property within 600 kilometres
· On the doorstep of a pristine archipelago of 274 islands
· Similar climate to Bali and the Maldives
· Located outside of the Cyclone Belt and above storm tidal surges
· Torres Strait Island zoning: 'Other Lands' and DA-approved for multi-structure buildings and infrastructure
· Architect design concept and site plans for 67 buildings, including a main building and reception, 20 bure-style accommodation, and other facilities
· Potential to vary the design and usage, subject to application to the Torres Shire Council and approval
· Eco-tourism activities: exploration of the local culture and history; fossils, topography, and WWII history; birdwatching and wildlife; fishing, and visits to pearling islands
· The only significant freehold land available in the upper Cape York region
· With DA approvals secured, building works can be rapid and cost-effective with Bure-style resort guest accommodation assembled on-site
Existing buildings and infrastructure
· The Utingu Lodge 440 sqm double-storey air-conditioned lodge over two levels
· Maintenance Hangar includes three air-conditioned bedrooms, one bathroom, and an air-conditioned lounge area on the mezzanine level
· Helipad
· Internal 4WD tracks offer access to most areas of the property
· Solar power, diesel generators and LP gas for hot water and cooking
· Town water and electricity services availability
Access
· Daily flights by Qantas and regional airlines to Horn Island Airport
· 1.5hr flight from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport then a 15-minute helicopter flight to the Utingu helipad serviced by Nautilus Aviation
· 1.5hr Commerical flight from Cairns Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport Bamaga, then a 45 min drive to Utingu
· Cargo services via Sea Swift to Port Seisia, deep water port
· Freight transfers are by road or by barge to the Utingu beach
