OLD MATES COUNTRY - Camping adventures on the Atherton Tablelands

Imagine waking up to the early morning fog drifting over 900 metres of Barron River frontage, the calls of native birdlife and 160 acres* of natural beauty right outside your doorstep.

Old Mates Country isn't just a property; it's a lifestyle shift. It offers the rare privilege of owning one of Tropical North Queensland's most enchanting private ecosystems while stepping into an established tourism and camping venture. Whether your vision is living in harmony with the land, hosting travelers or expanding the outdoor retreat, this property delivers the ultimate canvas.

KEY FETURES:

• Located just minutes from Atherton and 90 minutes* from Cairns, this turnkey property blends comfortable living, rich history, private wilderness, and an income stream.

• Spend your afternoons kayaking, swimming, or fishing along the Barron River, or relaxing beside your own permanent waterfall on Moran Creek.

• Explore approximately 10 kilometres of established internal trails perfect for mountain biking, bushwalking, and horse riding. Step directly from your land into the Herberton Range National Park

• Live alongside rare Lumholtz's tree-kangaroos, platypus, gliders, wallabies, and diverse bird species.

• The land includes historic remnants from the WWII Wongabel military district (including original concrete slabs and brick fireplaces)

• Includes a comfortable primary residence for the owner/manager, plus three guest cabins, each sleeping up to 6 guests.

• Nature-based camping operating under approvals for up to 86 guests per night plus 30 day-visitors.

• Turnkey tourism assets including an active website, integrated online booking platform, comprehensive internal road access, extensive water storage, and well-maintained grazing paddocks with livestock infrastructure.

• Ideal for continued use as an authentic camping destination, or expansion into wellness retreats, farm-stay animal feeding experiences, eco-glamping, environmental education, or outdoor recreation hubs.

Step straight into an established income producing lifestyle, preserve a rare piece of Australian rainforest heritage, and give your family the ultimate space to live, explore, and thrive.

Contact Agent Morgan Brennan on 0407 730 450
Ray White Atherton for further information or inspection
REF L43458890
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School catchments

Jubilee Christian College Combined Prep-12 Independent 9.8km
Malanda State High School Secondary 7-12 Government 10.6km
Malanda State School Primary Prep-6 Government 10.8km
St Joseph's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 10.8km
Atherton State School Primary Prep-6 Government 11.2km
Atherton State High School Secondary 7-12 Government 11.3km
Mount St Bernard College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 11.8km
Herberton State School - Secondary Campus Secondary Government 12.0km
Herberton State School Combined Prep-10 Government 12.2km
Herberton State School - Primary Campus Primary Government 12.2km
Yungaburra State School Primary Prep-6 Government 13.9km
Tolga State School Primary Prep-6 Government 15.5km
Kairi State School Primary Prep-6 Government 17.2km
Millaa Millaa State School Primary Prep-6 Government 20.9km
Butchers Creek State School Primary Prep-6 Government 21.1km
Walkamin State School Primary Prep-6 Government 26.9km
Ravenshoe State School Combined Prep-12 Government 27.7km
Ravenshoe State School - Senior Campus Secondary Government 27.7km
St Teresa's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 27.8km
Ravenshoe State School - Junior Campus Primary Government 28.0km
St Stephen's Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 38.9km
Mareeba State High School Secondary 7-12 Government 41.5km
Gordonvale State High School Secondary 7-12 Government 42.8km
Djarragun College Combined Prep-12 Independent 43.4km
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Combined Prep-12 Catholic 44.4km
Babinda State School Combined Prep-12 Government 44.5km
Cairns Adventist College Combined Prep-6 Independent 44.8km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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