A Once-in-a-Generation Waterfront Opportunity on the Cassowary Coast – Expressions of Interest
Opportunities like this don’t come to market often — and may never again. A pristine, 4.65-hectare waterfront landholding with freehold title that extends to the seabed, delivering around 200 metres* of sandy beach plus tidal waterfrontage, direct ocean access, and remarkable scope for future development, eco-tourism or a secluded coastal retreat.
Privately held and cherished by its current owners — real estate professionals themselves — this is one of the Cassowary Coast’s most unique absolute waterfront parcels of land. Just 8 minutes from Mission Beach, this site balances unspoiled natural surrounds with nearby amenities, connectivity, and essential services already in place.
✨ The Property
Situated on Lot 1 Figtree Beach Road, Garners, this rare coastal holding spans approximately 4.65 hectares (2.85ha dry + 1.8ha tidal wetland), with town water, power, phone lines and waste services available immediately. The block is level, predominantly cleared, and boasts two road frontages — one sealed, one council-maintained gravel.
With sandy beachfront and tidal waterfrontage on title, this property offers some of the region’s most unique ownership rights, including rare freehold seabed title — allowing for a range of jetty, mooring, or floating infrastructure concepts (STCA). Protected by a natural sandbar and shallow marine basin just metres offshore, the site enjoys sheltered waterfront conditions without sacrificing Coral Sea access and views.
In previous discussions, the land has seen favourable feedback from council regarding material change of use, along with pre-approval meetings with the EPA regarding future revetment works — giving confident pathways for forward-thinking buyers exploring eco-tourism, luxury retreats, wellness escapes, or staged development.
🏝 The Lifestyle
This is prime waterfront living without compromise. A private sanctuary surrounded by tidal waterways, reef-fringed waters, and lush rural backdrops — yet just minutes from:
• Mission Beach village, cafés & restaurants
• Boat ramps, diving charters & Great Barrier Reef access
• The Bruce Highway (Cairns/Townsville corridor)
• Schools, services, tourism operators and regional airports
It's a location with genuine lifestyle appeal and income-generating potential — making it rare even by Far North Queensland standards. And did we mention? The site was once held by former Prime Minister Harold Holt, adding historic prestige to an already extraordinary waterfront property.
📌 Property Highlights
• 🌊 Approx. 200m sandy beach + tidal waterfrontage on title
• 🚤 Freehold seabed title – ultra-rare waterfront development flexibility (STCA)
• 🌿 4.65 hectares total (2.85ha dry land + 1.8ha tidal zone)
• 🔌 Town water, electricity, phone & garbage service available
• 🛣 Dual road access including sealed approach
• 🏗 Development, eco-tourism or luxury landbank potential (STCA)
• ✅ EPA pre-approval meeting for revetment/seawall
• 👤 Previously owned by ex–Prime Minister Harold Holt
• 📍 8 mins to Mission Beach | 5 mins to Bruce Hwy
🚀 The Opportunity
Whether you’re a private buyer seeking an exclusive coastal waterfront sanctuary, a visionary developer, or a strategic landbanker watching FNQ tourism growth — this is a rare blank canvas with infrastructure in reach, upside on the horizon, and irreplaceable natural qualities.
📞 Expressions of Interest Now Open
Contact Newton Property Group for full details, information memorandum, or to arrange an on-site inspection. Opportunities of this calibre do not come twice.
All development options subject to council approval. Boundary, dimensions and distances approximate.
Property Code: 247
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