A private, tropical paradise in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands is the latest in a line of luxury island development sites to hit the market.
HTL Property has been appointed by owners China Capital Investment Group to lead the sale of South Molle Island, which is expected to draw interest from local and international investors, hoteliers and developers.
South Molle Island which is being offered with vacant possession, offers 28 hectares of developable land, including space for a luxury beachfront resort and “an expansive parcel” in the centre of the island’s national park.
“With its simply immaculate location, stunning natural beauty, and existing infrastructure including a recently constructed jetty, South Molle Island presents as a one-of-a-kind development opportunity in arguably the Asia Pacific region’s most coveted resort destination,” said HTL Property National Accommodation Director, Andrew Jackson.
HTL Property Managing Director, Andrew Jolliffe, said presents an exciting opportunity for investors and developers seeking to capitalise upon “one of Australia’s most stunning tourist destinations”.
“The island has previously been home to the Adventure Island Whitsundays resort, which comprised 188 rooms and premium facilities ranging from multiple resort pools to a golf course,” he explained.
“The property’s prime location and unparalleled natural beauty, make it an attractive prospect for those looking to enter the Australian resort market or expand an existing portfolio with complete control over the scope of the site,” added Jackson.
The Whitsundays region is renowned for its year-round appeal, attracting in the region of 800,000 visitors each year.
“It truly is an international holiday dream destination,” said HTL Property Director, Paul Nyholt.
“With strong tourism trends expected to continue, South Molle Island offers tremendous growth and unlimited upside potential for a buyer with the vision to further develop the property’s natural beauty.”
South Molle Island is the latest luxury island offering to hit the market with Long Island, Lizard Island, Dunk Island and Hook Island all finding new owners over the past four years.
“New resort developments in the Whitsundays, such as Hook Island’s upcoming eco-resort and the ultra-exclusive Elysian Retreat on Long Island; highlight the surging market interest in new accommodation in the region,” said Jackson.
“Recently opened and upcoming accommodation in the area ranges in scale between higher density resort complexes with 150+ rooms to private, boutique experiences with as little as 10 rooms, illustrating the fact that there’s no limit to what you can do with the advantageous positioning and peerless appeal of the Whitsundays.”
China Capital Investment Group previously listed South Molle Island for sale in 2023.