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QLD › Cape Tribulation › Nicole Dr
$1,600,000
For sale
Asking
6
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Car spaces
31,600 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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Price evidence
Asking
$1,600,000
Asking · $51/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Cape Tribulation at a glance
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$83,085 on top of the price (5.2% extra)
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Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
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Planning
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Source
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Site
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Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
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Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
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Cape Tribulation at a glance
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Listed by Queensland Sotheby's International Realty Port DouglasWelcome to MIST at Cape Tribulation, an extraordinary opportunity to secure a thriving eco-luxe accommodation business, a beautifully renovated family home, and an unparalleled lifestyle within the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest.
Set across approximately eight acres of pristine tropical rainforest just fifty-two kilometres north of Port Douglas, this unique freehold offering combines lifestyle, income and future potential in one of Australia's most iconic natural destinations.
Purpose-built to cater to the growing luxury eco-tourism market, MIST at Cape Tribulation has established itself as one of the region's leading accommodation experiences, attracting high-value travellers from around the world and frequently ranking amongst the top accommodation providers in the Daintree region. It is also one of the few accommodation providers north of the Daintree River featured with Luxury Escapes.
Offered as a fully established going concern, MIST at Cape Tribulation includes the transfer of the business, branding, marketing channels, booking systems and operational assets, allowing the new owner to step in seamlessly and continue operating this successful eco-luxe accommodation experience from day one, including all business and operational assets.
The property features three elevated eco-luxe guest pavilions, each thoughtfully designed to immerse guests within the surrounding rainforest landscape while offering comfort, privacy and contemporary style. Freestanding and spacious, each pavilion offers over fifty square metres of combined indoor and outdoor living space with expansive rainforest outlooks and seamless connection to nature.
Complementing the business is a stylishly renovated Hamptons-style house comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dedicated study slash reception sunroom, ideal for onsite living while operating the business, or for those seeking a flexible work-from-home lifestyle immersed in nature.
Importantly, all of the hard work has already been done. The pavilions were constructed in Sep 2018, while significant investment has continued into infrastructure and sustainability upgrades to ensure the long-term viability of both the business and the property itself.
Completely off-grid, the property is supported by a state-of-the-art solar and battery storage system with backup generator, along with a bore, mountain-fed year-round creek skirts the property, and septic infrastructure. The recent installation of a new communications tower in Cape Tribulation further enhances operational continuity and connectivity for both owners and guests.
Adding to the property's natural charm, a picturesque creek runs along the rear boundary, complete with its own private swimming hole, the perfect spot to cool off and unwind on those warm tropical days and a genuine drawcard for guests seeking an authentic Daintree experience.
With strong forward bookings, an established reputation, strategic tourism partnerships and low operational overheads, MIST presents as an easily managed lifestyle business that can comfortably be operated by one person.
Guests are drawn to the experience of reconnecting with nature without compromising on comfort, resulting in strong repeat visitation and an average guest stay of three nights.
This versatility extends to how the business can be run. MIST is perfectly suited to an owner-operator wanting to live the Daintree lifestyle while running the business hands-on, For those seeking a truly passive investment, the business can also be managed remotely with a cleaner and gardener handling day-to-day upkeep, making MIST an exceptional opportunity regardless of how involved you wish to be.
Surrounded by ancient rainforest, exotic tropical plantings and iconic natural beauty, this is far more than simply a property or accommodation business. It is an opportunity to embrace a remarkable lifestyle while securing an established income-producing asset in one of the world's most unique destinations.
Property Highlights:
• Freehold eight-acre rainforest property in iconic Cape Tribulation
• Three elevated guest pavilions with expansive rainforest outlooks and ensuites
• Renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom, Hamptons Queensland style house with multi-use sunroom
• Off-grid infrastructure with solar, battery storage and backup generator
• Bore water, mountain-fed creek and near-new septic system
• Luxury Escapes partnership and strong tourism reputation
• Beautifully maintained grounds with breathtaking misty mountain rainforest outlooks over Mount Sorrow and the Coral Sea
• Orchard with thriving fruit trees
• Easily managed operation, ideal for an owner-operated couple, or fully remote ownership with manage on site
• Forward bookings and repeat guest clientele
• High speed wifi is available in all of the the pavilions (NBN) as well as Starlink in the main house providing super speedy connection
• Exceptional lifestyle opportunity within the Daintree Rainforest
Property inspections are strictly by appointment only.
Contact Craig Schofield 0419 494 800 or Amanda Haines 0417 248 854
Disclaimer: All information and measurements are provided as a guide only. Buyers are encouraged to undertake their own enquiries and due diligence to verify details.
Listing description written by Craig Schofield, Queensland Sotheby's International Realty Port Douglas — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.