Have we not all at one time or the other dreamed of owning our very own island, well the opportunity is here and now! Picnic Island is approximately 800m from the shoreline (Muirs Beach) and located in the bay in front of the new Federal Hotel’s Saffire Resort in the seaside township of Coles Bay, the gateway to the iconic Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay). The island is approximately 6753m2 in size, with an abundant variety of birdlife calling the island home. The waters around the island provide your own supply of abalone, mussels, oysters and crayfish. There are over 4000 islands in Tasmania but only about a dozen on freehold title.
Picnic Island has a fascinating convict history and comes with a permit to establish a tourist lodge with a viewing/lounge structure, viewing deck, camping platform for up to 10 paying visitors and a food preparation area and amenities structure, all spectacularly cantilevered out over the high water mark. The opportunity alone to purchase a property such as this presents itself rarely, let alone with an attached permit to develop in a sustainable manner. Once the appropriate structures are developed, a unique experience would then be available for people to camp overnight within a seabird colony. With over 1000 penguin burrows the nightly penguin parade is an awesome spectacle. Birds Tasmania have offered its support for the camping lodge and local boat operators provide ease of access in all weather.
A great eco-tourism business opportunity or private personal hideaway.
The vendor will consider all offers, including outright sale of the freehold, long term leasing to a hands on operator, and or part sale of the freehold.
Expressions Of Interest closing 30th September, 2010.