1. Introduction
Nestled on a spacious 56 hectares* amongst a picturesque landscape, 29 Jackson Street, Midge Point Whitsundays provides an exciting opportunity for purchase in a tropical paradise. This property boasts beachfront access with views of golden beaches and turquoise waters from the existing tourist facility (caravan park). Located in the Mackay/Whitsundays region, only a one hour flight from Brisbane, this property is the perfect base for someone wanting to expand their residential capacity and for tourists looking to explore the natural wonders that abound in the local area.
The site currently operates as Travelers Rest Tourist Caravan Park with approval for thirty five (35) existing caravan sites, five (5) tent sites and five (5) cabins. The Caravan Park has management who are available to transfer to the new owners. As an existing trading park with the right redevelopment options, 29 Jackson Street, Midge Point can offer a dream lifestyle and opportunity for purchasers.
Some key highlights of this exciting opportunity include:
ââ¬Â¢ 56 hectare site with beach front access
ââ¬Â¢ Tourist Park described as a going concern and attracts no GST on the sale
ââ¬Â¢ No locked in service agreements
ââ¬Â¢ No permanent residents in the tourist facility
2. Executive Summary
Address: 29 Jackson Street, Midge Point QLD 4799
Local Authority: Mackay Regional Council
Land Area: 56 hectares*
Zoning: Rural Residential
Description: Currently operates as Travelers Rest Tourist Caravan Park with thirty five (35) existing Caravan Sites, five (5) tent sites and five (5) cabins.
Development Approval: The current approval valid until 27 August 2022 provides the opportunity to expand the existing facility to accommodate the needs of a modern destination tourist park with capacity to expand.
3. Locality Description
Subject Property
Located in the semi tropical Whitsunday Region of Queensland.
Whitsunday Region QLD
The Whitsunday Region is located in tropical North Queensland, about 1,100km* north of Brisbane and 620km* south of Cairns. The regions encompassed the rural town of Proserpine, the mining town of Collinsville, the coastal settlements of Bowen, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Shute Harbor and the 74 magnificent resort and national park Whitsunday Islands. The region covers an area of 23,856 square kilometers with an approximate permanent resident population of 35,500*.
The mild tropical climate has an average annual temperature of 27ÃÅ¡C maximum, a minimum of 21ÃÅ¡C, with a daily average of 8.25 hours of magnificent sunshine.
The Whitsundays has become one of the world’s most desirable destination with its 74 idyllic islands surrounded by the magical Great Barrier Reef. Prior to 2019, more than 800,000 tourists flocked to the region each year, supporting a vibrant business sector. Increasingly, people from all over the world are seeking to make their home here – lured by the charms of a tropical lifestyle.
With international travel now either unavailable or unattractive for many Australians due to COVID-19, domestic tourism has significantly increased in this sought after area.
Fortunately, the Whitsundays’ future as a protected environment is assured. The region contains substantial parkland, providing a vital life support system for ancient rainforests and exotic wildlife.
The Whitsundays’ is one of Australia’s most aspirational holiday destinations and popular with domestic and international visitors. The region is home to some of Australia’s most iconic tourism experience including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton, Hayman and Daydream Island and Airlie Beach. The region is renowned for is natural environment, with its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, lagoon system, numerous coastal island and national parks which cover more than half the region and have an international, national, state and regional environment significance.
Tourism, both national and international, has enormous scope to expand as the area is brimming with tourism related investment and business opportunities.
*Approx. Outlines Indicative Only
4. Region Overview
Mackay, QLD
ââ¬Â¢ Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns
ââ¬Â¢ One hour’s flight from Brisbane
ââ¬Â¢ Under two hours drive from the Whitsundays
ââ¬Â¢ Current estimated resident population is 125,000* people, projected to increase to 280,000* by 2031
ââ¬Â¢ Mackay’s major industry is coal mining and engineering support services
ââ¬Â¢ Mackay has witnessed a resurgence in agribusiness and manufacturing, transport and logistics, coupled with the growth in tourism and an emerging marine sector.
For further information refer to mackay.qld.gov.au
*Approx. Outlines Indicative Only
Mining and Engineering
Mackay serves the world-class mining provinces of the Bowen and Galilee Basins that contain much of the state’s coal reserves including virtually all of Queensland’s prime coal resources. 45 coal mines are currently in operation with a number of new mines planned. The opening of the Galilee Basin has attracted local and international attention with at least six (6) major companies and consortia are at various stages of detailed mine planning for the Galilee. Mackay hosts major service industries for the fabrication and maintenance of large mining equipment which are recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields.
For further information refer to dme.qld.gov.au/mines/coal.cfm
Major Developments in the Area
ââ¬Â¢ North Queensland Bulk Ports Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal 7X expansion
ââ¬Â¢ BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal phase three expansion
ââ¬Â¢ $500 million Jilalan Rail Complex upgrade
ââ¬Â¢ $6.8 billion in potential rail infrastructure for transport of coal to Hay Point
ââ¬Â¢ $405 million Mackay Base Hospital redevelopment
ââ¬Â¢ $120 million Cogeneration Plant
ââ¬Â¢ $85 million Ethanol Plant at Racecourse Mill
5. Re-Development
This site has been granted approval to expand the existing tourist facility and introduce a home village tourist facility under the Manufactured Home Park Act (affordable housing). The approval means that 16.5ha of the site (approximately 30%) can be developed on (includes vegetation clearing). The current approval is valid until 2022 and any future applications to develop the site will be in accordance with the relevant planning scheme in force at the time.
6. Council Preliminary Approval
The existing approval, valid until 27 August 2022, is preliminary approval to override the planning scheme to make the relocatable housing park and the caravan park code assessable.
This is the approval was sort and granted to give the most flexibility because both the caravan components and the relocatable house under the same definition. This includes tents and cabins.
Therefore, any development of the site that meets the acceptable/probable solutions is SELF assessable, and any development of the site that requires assessment against any one or more of the specific outcomes is code assessable e.g., lot sizes.
Call Terry McMullen on 0408 760 994 for your private inspection or more information