A sprawling tropical retreat once owned by Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, is up for sale.
The Queensland estate is located on the shores of Murray Bay, just outside Bowen, and extends over 3.5 hectares of secluded land, including 250 meters of private beach.
Dubbed a ‘gateway to the Whitsundays’, the site has a true northerly orientation towards the water and features three detached houses and three self-contained units.
Current owner and former rugby league player Mike McLean purchased the tropical estate in 2020 from Hancock Prospecting, owned by Rinehart.
The main house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, opening onto beautiful sea views and picturesque landscaped gardens.
A sprawling tropical retreat once owned by Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, is up for sale
The Queensland estate is located on the shores of Murray Bay, just outside Bowen, and extends over 3.5 hectares of secluded land, including 250 meters of private beach.
The other two houses now have three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Three renovated units provide additional accommodation, consisting of two studios and a larger family unit, each equipped with modern amenities.
Other structures on the property include a beach hut, shed, carport and beachside pavilion.
The main house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, opening onto stunning sea views and picturesque landscaped gardens
It was believed the property was used to house employees of Hancock Prospecting when it was owned by Rinehart.
The listing by Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty claims the property is “the only private retreat to grace Murray Bay.”
Additionally, the complex is only accessible through high-security gates that “declare its exclusivity from the road and ensure that each guest is welcomed by appointment only,” according to the listing.
Three renovated units provide additional accommodation, consisting of two studios and a larger family unit, each equipped with modern amenities
The waterfront estate is “flanked by crown land and offers access to the bay only by foot” and also features a natural spring.
The property is zoned tourism/residential, which means it can be used as both a home and a resort.
“Whether you envision a premier resort, caravan park, lifestyle hotel/licensed venue, or want to keep this slice of paradise as your own private retreat, this estate provides a curated canvas for your greatest ambitions,” the listing says.
No asking price has been stated, but the owners are inviting expressions of interest.
It was believed the property was used to house employees of Hancock Prospecting when it was owned by Rinehart.
