- Bedarra Island Resort, a jewel of the Great Barrier Reef, has been listed for sale.
- As Australiaโs only freehold private island resort, itโs a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to boast complete ownership.
- You can own just the Resort (45 ha) or also acquire the neighbouring parcel of undeveloped land (35 ha) for expansion.
- Bedarra Island is 45 minutes from Cairns by helicopter, or a short boat trip from Mission Beach.
Anyone whoโs ever daydreamed of owning a tropical island paradise should sit up and pay attention at this very rare opportunity to purchase Bedarra Island Resort. Expressions of Interest are now open through CBRE Hotels to nab not just the renowned 12-villa hotel, but also the undeveloped land adjacent to it.
Situated in the Family Group of Islands, Bedarra is a stoneโs throw from Cairns (45-minute chopper flight or 2-hour drive and then a short boat trip from Mission Beach). To make things even more enticing, itโs Australiaโs only freehold private island resort, giving you complete ownership of the property.
Bedarra also has a storied history in pioneering Australiaโs private island getaways, with a high return rate of guests who canโt get enough, and a staggering list of global accolades โ having most recently won Conde Nast Travellerโs Best Island Resort in Australia for 2025, and World Travel & Leisure Luxury Awardsโ Fourth Best Beach and Island Hotel for 2025.
Described as โRobinson Crusoe meets St Tropezโ, the Resort boasts 12 free-standing luxury villas with amenities like a tennis court, gym, pools, an off-beach reef for snorkelling, reception, restaurant and legendary all-inclusive bar. As itโs right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, youโre guaranteed crystal waters, kaleidoscopic sea life, and unrivalled serenity that makes leaving a chore. When you have to do so, you can opt to use the Resortโs helipad.
Itโs a form of barefoot luxury that best represents Australiaโs laid-back approach thatโs rare in the over-manicured resorts around the world. The dozen villas are all built in the timeless modern Australian style, and each is secluded from its neighbour, boasting infinity-edge plunge pools, outdoor showers, and large balconies overlooking the Coral Sea.
It is also entirely off-grid and self-sufficient, with sustainable features like solar panels, on-island freshwater springs, and recycling facilities.
And it gets better. Not only is Bedarra Island Resort up for grabs, but anyone who wants to build their own vision of paradise can also purchase the neighbouring parcel of land comprising an additional 35 hectares. Use it to expand the Resort, bring in an international resort heavyweight, or build your own private lair, with an ultimate 80-hectare footprint to make your island dreams a giddying reality.
Expressions of Interest close 31st October 12 pm AEST โ contact CBREโs Director of Hotels Investment & Brokerage, Tom Gibson ([email protected]).
If your pockets arenโt deep enough for the property itself, you can still explore the suites at Bedarra Island with the link below.
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