Queensland's 'cheap' and 'not so cheap' islands for sale

A wave of private islands have floated on to the Queensland market giving day dreaming buyers an ocean of choice.

Prices vary considerably for the slices of paradise from $30 million resorts to $850,000 secluded islands.

Fitzroy Island – $30 million

One of Queensland’s priciest islands. 

This is one of Queensland’s most expensive islands with price expectations in the $30 million range. The island is located 30 kilometres south-east of Cairns and comes with its own tourism resort on 4.3 hectares.

Temple Island – $850,000

Queensland’s cheapest island. Photo: Private Islands Online

Two words you wouldn’t think you’d ever see together might be “island” and “bargain” – but Temple Island has to be an island bargain. It is located three kilometres from the central Queensland coastline and covers 8.7 hectares.

Keswick Island – $30 million

Keswick Island up for sale asking for $30 million. 

Located 32 kilometres from Mackay sitting in the Great Barrier Reef, this 517-hectare island paradise has approval for tourism, residential, aviation and marina large-scale development.

Turtle Island – $5 million

Turtle Island – an escape for Hollywood’s A-listers. Photo: Coldwell Banker GC Property Group

From the air there’s no surprises where this turtle-shaped island got its name. You can live like a king on Turtle Island, which comes with a mansion, private jetty and helipad. The 9.41-hectare island is located about an hour away from popular resorts, Lady Elliott and Heron Island.

Camp Island Silver Shoals – $3.5 million

Camp Island Silver Shoals even has a tennis court. Photo: Private Islands Online

Nestled in Queensland’s far north, a 2.4-hectare island resort is for sale, which has privates lodges, a pool and a tennis court. It is located next to 15 hectares of national park.

Kangaroo Island – $1.6 million

Queensland’s Kangaroo Island is for sale. Photo: Private Islands Online

Not to be confused with South Australia’s “K.I.”. This 166-hectare freehold island has no existing buildings or assets, but does have a number of boat landings. It is located opposite the iconic world heritage site, Fraser Island.

The Duke Islands – $12 million

Three islands for $12 million? Why not? Photo: Private Islands Online

If you’ve got enough cash to splash on an island, the chances are you can afford three of them. The “Duke Group” is made up of Marble, Hunter and Tynemouth Islands. Marble – the main island – has building approvals for 12 additional guests.

Zuna Island – $1.7 million

Off the grid living. Photo: Private Islands Online

Lying in the Torres Strait this 0.4-hectare tropical island has a secluded. self-sufficient cottage on the waterfront. It is a one-hour 40-minute flight from Cairns.