Quail Island, on the Queenslands Capricorn Coast 1950 Hectares

Quail Island, Stanage Bay
$15 Million
7 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 10 Rooms
Quail Island, A Private Island Estate Like No Other
Rarely does an opportunity of this magnitude come to market. Quail Island is an
extraordinary private island holding set just 2.5 kilometres off the pristine coastline of
Stanage Bay, approximately 170 kilometres north of Rockhampton, an utterly unique slice
of Queensland that blends natural splendour, productive rural land, and limitless lifestyle
potential.
Held on a Rolling Term Lease (forever), this is your chance to own a world unto itself.
Seamless Island Access
Reaching your island sanctuary is effortless. Three dedicated docking points provide reliable
boat access at both low and high tides, while an 800-metre earth and grass airstrip means you
can land by aircraft and step straight into paradise, dramatically cutting travel time and
keeping the outside world conveniently within reach.
A Landscape of Extraordinary Beauty
The island's terrain is as diverse as it is dramatic. Deep red earth tablelands and rich volcanic
soils give way to coastal marine plains, all draped in a rich tapestry of native vegetation.
Coastal Eucalypt forests, stands of Narrow-leaved Ironbark, striking Black Boys Grass Trees,
and lush Tea-Tree plains define the south-west, while the northern reaches reveal
Lancewood, Bendee, and Rosewood in a vibrant natural mosaic. With 96% of the island in
pristine remnant vegetation, Quail Island is a haven for those who cherish conservation
alongside lifestyle.
Productive Rural Infrastructure
The island is genuinely set up for agricultural operations. The ocean forms a natural
boundary, with the land internally divided into two large paddocks and seven holding
squares, connected by a dedicated laneway to the yards. Fencing throughout features steel
posts, timber strainers, and four-barbed wire construction, built to last.
Water security is robust, with nine dams, a freshwater well, and traversing creeks ensuring
reliable supply across the entire property.
Quality Improvements Ready for Your Vision
A spacious two-level homestead serves as the primary residence, complemented by a newly
built two-bedroom steel-frame manager's residence (completed December 2025) and a brandnew
machinery shed (also December 2025). Two additional versatile sheds and two sets of
cattle yards, including a second set on the western side, round out a well equipped rural
holding.
Perched atop the picturesque Lucy Ravel headland with sweeping 360-degree views over the
beach below, a charming second residence that is nearly completed, an exceptional canvas
for boutique guest accommodation or a private retreat.
Key Property Details
• Location: 2.5 km NW off Stanage Bay coastline; ~170 km N of Rockhampton
• Access: Three boat docking points (all tides) plus a 800 m airstrip
• Soils: Deep red earth, volcanic, marine plains
• Vegetation: Eucalypt forest, Ironbark, Grass Trees, Tea-Tree, Rosewood
• Land Use: 96% remnant vegetation; 4% improved pastures
• Fencing: Steel and timber; 2 large paddocks, 7 holding squares, laneway to yards
• Water: 9 dams, traversing creeks, multiple water points per paddock, freshwater well
• Improvements: Two-level homestead; new manager's residence; new machinery
shed; two additional residences; three sheds; two sets of cattle yards
• Annual Land Rent: Approx. $4,207 p.a.
• Half-Yearly LGC Rates: Approx. $2,066 (after discount)
The Possibilities Are Boundless
Whether you're drawn by the dream of island living, the potential for an exclusive ecotourism
or luxury retreat operation (subject to relevant approvals), the productivity of a
working coastal property, or a once-in-a-generation conservation opportunity, Quail Island
delivers on every level.