The iconic Bedarra Island Resort and adjoining Hideaway parcel, renowned for its luxury, exclusivity and coveted title as the only freehold island resort in Australia, is set to hit the market.

CBRE Hotels’ Tom Gibson and Wayne Bunz have been exclusively appointed to manage the sale via an International Expression of Interest campaign.

The offering encompasses two distinct components, the award-winning barefoot luxury Bedarra Island Resort that occupies 45 hectares on the eastern side of the island and the adjoining Hideaway parcel with 35-hectares of clean-slate for expansion.

Opened in 1986, Bedarra Island Resort offers guests an intimate, all-inclusive experience with just 12 private villas. One of the most successful luxury lodges in Australia, the property operates with consistently high occupancies and market leading repeat guest patronage. The property has the unique proposition of both north and south facing beaches, natural tropical rainforest gardens, and fringing coral reefs.

Mr Gibson said, “Bedarra Island is a pioneer in the luxury lodge sector and affords new ownership with keys to what is regarded as one of the most profitable island resorts in the country. Its rich history, stunning natural landscape and consistent world-class hospitality makes this one of Australia’s most iconic destinations for luxury.”

Since its inception in the market, Bedarra Island Resort has won a number of world tourism awards from Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘The Best All-Inclusive Resort in the World’ to Five Star Alliances’ ‘Best Island Luxury All-Inclusive Award’.

“This is a truly generational opportunity to acquire the only freehold island resort in Australia, along with the adjoining Hideaway parcel that presents the opportunity to significantly enhance the scale of the existing resort, or to build your own private luxury hideaway,” added Mr Bunz.

Once owned by Australian Airlines, the Hideaway parcel is a blank canvas with stunning north, west and south-facing beaches and incredible views over the Family Group of Islands, Coral Sea and the surrounding mountains.

The International Expressions of Interest campaign closes on Friday 31st October at 12PM (AEDT).

CBRE, 30^th September 2025