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Lakeview

A Rare Waterfront Estate on Lake Tinaroo

Atherton Tablelands | Queensland | Australia

120 acres 46.52 ha | 600m Lake Frontage | 2 Homes

Professionally valued at $ 8,000,000

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Lakeview is a rare and tightly held waterfront estate of exceptional scale, beauty and distinction, offering substantial private lake frontage, highly fertile land, two homes, grazing capability and enduring appeal in one of North Queensland’s most scenic settings. ​​

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The Property

Lakeview is a holding of unusual substance, where natural beauty and day-to-day usability come together with ease. It is a property that feels both impressive in scale and grounded in function.

 

  • 46.52 hectares, approximately 120 acres, of rich red volcanic soil, many metres deep.

  • Two comfortable farm homesteads, one with three bedrooms and one with two, plus a large shed, all constructed in solid masonry block to cyclone specifications.

  • Improved tropical grass and legume pastures established for grazing.

  • Well fenced into seven paddocks, each supported by sturdy concrete water troughs.

  • New steel cattle yards with a dip-galvanised Jackaroo cattle crush.

  • High-quality, well-maintained boundary and internal fencing throughout the property.

  • Gently undulating land with contour banks designed to manage water runoff and protect the soil.

  • Well-maintained internal farm roads providing practical access across the holding.

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Location

Lakeview occupies a rare position, offering both a sense of seclusion and a strong connection to the wider region. It is a setting that feels private, expansive, and deeply scenic, while remaining practical and accessible.​​

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  • Positioned on the scenic Atherton Tablelands of North Queensland, Lakeview is just over an hour’s drive from Cairns International Airport.

  • At 700 metres above sea level, the property is centred in the cooler, fertile, and highly regarded central Tablelands district.

  • Atherton, with its full shopping, business, and everyday services, is approximately 15 minutes away.

  • Kairi village is just 3km from the property, offering a general store, post office, and a restored country hotel.

  • Lakeview enjoys approximately 600 metres of stunning shoreline to Lake Tinaroo, together with around 1.4km of road frontage.

  • Both homesteads and the wider property enjoy a prized north-westerly aspect, with impressive views across the lake, World Heritage rainforest, and distant mountain ranges.

Lifestyle Appeal & Future Potential

Few properties offer this kind of freedom, beauty, and breadth of possibility in one place. Lakeview invites a lifestyle that is both deeply rewarding in the present and meaningful in the long view.​​

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  • Land to the north and east of Lake Tinaroo is protected by World Heritage and State Forest, creating a permanent backdrop of forest and mountain beauty to the lake views.

  • To the west, the landscape is predominantly agricultural, with the lakefront villages of Tinaroo to the north and Yungaburra to the south adding to the wider appeal of the area.

  • In recent years, demand for residential land around Lake Tinaroo has supported further development, including in locations just across the inlet from Lakeview.

  • At the southern end of the lake, the shift from agricultural use to residential use has been more pronounced.

  • Over time, Lakeview may offer the choice of continuing as an exceptional lifestyle property or, subject to approvals, evolving toward a higher-value residential land use.

  • If part or all of the property were ever developed, its elevated water views would likely place it among the most desirable offerings in the area.

  • The property’s prized north-westerly aspect further strengthens its long-term appeal.

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Lake Lifestyle & Recreation

Life at Lakeview is shaped by water, open space, and the quiet luxury of having room to breathe. It's a place that lends itself equally to adventure, relaxation and time well spent with loved ones.

 

  • Healthy lifestyle: Fresh air, clean water, open space, and a low-density setting support an active, outdoor way of life.

  • Lake Tinaroo: Right on your doorstep is one of Australia’s most scenic freshwater tropical lakes, with around 200km of shoreline and numerous sheltered inlets for year-round recreation, from skiing, jet-skiing, and wakeboarding to photography, birdwatching, canoeing, and fishing.

  • Great Barrier Reef: Cairns and Port Douglas, two of the most popular gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, are approximately 90 minutes away, offering world-class diving, snorkelling, reef fishing, and island-hopping.

  • Mountain biking: Exceptional mountain biking facilities are located around 15 minutes from the property.

  • Walking tracks: Dozens of scenic walking tracks wind through the region, many beneath tropical rainforest and leading to waterfalls and platypus-viewing areas.

  • Hiking: The region also offers more challenging trails, including the climb to the summit of Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain.

  • Swimming: Lake Eacham National Park is a much-loved swimming spot, centred around a crystal-clear volcanic crater lake surrounded by rainforest.

  • Fishing: Lake Tinaroo is renowned for barramundi fishing, with year-round access, no closed season, and no maximum size limit.

  • Schooling: Kairi Primary School is just 3km away and is well regarded for its community spirit, while Atherton High School services the region with strong facilities and school bus access. James Cook University also has a campus in Cairns.

  • Healthcare: Excellent medical services, including the newer Atherton Hospital, are located approximately 15 minutes away.

  • Community: The local community is a distinctive blend of long-established farming families, professionals, and tree-changers drawn to the peace, beauty, and lifestyle of the Tablelands.

Recreational Equipment

The Lakeview experience extends beyond the land itself, with additional elements that can make lakefront ownership even more effortless and enjoyable. These practical extras help bring the lifestyle fully to life.

 

Lakeview boasts over 600m of water frontage and one of the best-sheltered inlets on Lake Tinaroo, so the following on-water recreational equipment can also be included in the sale :

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  • Cruising 6 berth houseboat 10m x 3.5m, built to Queensland survey specifications, with Yamaha high thrust 4 stroke motor and tri-axle trailer. Houseboat cruising with the comforts of home is the best way to explore the 200km shoreline and overnight on scenic Lake Tinaroo.

  • Aluminium pontoon and walkway which can accommodate three boats

  • Quintrex Eclipse Explorer 3.9m, built to Queensland survey specifications, with Yamaha 4-stroke motor and galvanised trailer. This craft is favoured for Barra fishing because of its stability for landing the big ones.​

Established Trees & Plantings

One of the most memorable qualities of Lakeview is its sense of maturity and established beauty. The landscape carries a depth, shelter, and character that speaks to time, care and vision.

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  • One of Lakeview’s most memorable features is the extraordinary tree planting established over 50 years.

  • When the property was first acquired, there were almost no mature trees on the land.

  • Since then, more than 1000 trees have been planted, creating shelter, beautydiversity across the property.

  • The plantings include multiple varieties of citrus, lychee, avocado, mango, and many other exotic fruit trees.

  • Shade trees for cattle have also been established in every paddock, enhancing both presentation and functionality.

  • Numerous native rainforest species have been planted, many propagated from trees already growing on the property.

  • Lakeview also includes a collection of rare and unusual trees from around the world, adding another layer of beauty, character and distinction.

Region

The Atherton Tablelands has a character all its own, combining natural richness, rural charm, and a highly liveable pace of life. Lakeview sits within this wider setting as both a retreat and a gateway to the region’s many pleasures.

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  • The Tablelands features mountains, rainforests, waterfalls, and tropical freshwater lakes, including two extinct volcanic craters and scenic Lake Tinaroo with a meandering 200km shoreline.

  • Atherton Tablelands is one of the most biologically diverse regions in Australia. Annual rainfall varies from 900mm in the north to 1.8m central and 5m in the south.

  • This results in a great diversity of farming and cropping with mangoes, lychees, bananas, coffee, sugar, cotton and beef cattle in the north; maize, peanuts, potatoes, avocadoes, blueberries and beef cattle in central areas; dairy and beef cattle and tea plantations in the south.

  • There is a similarly great diversity of wildlife and birdlife across the region.

  • For those seeking both beauty and liveability, the region offers a rare balance of natural attractions, rural productivity, and friendly community.

Climate

Part of Lakeview’s appeal lies in the ease and comfort of living here. The climate adds another layer to that experience, supporting a lifestyle that feels fresh, balanced and naturally enjoyable.

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  • At approximately 700 metres above sea level, Lakeview enjoys the cooler semi-tropical climate for which the Atherton Tablelands is so highly regarded, with warm days, cooler nights, and a noticeably fresher year-round feel than the coastal humidity of Cairns and Port Douglas.

  • The property is bordered by Lake Tinaroo on both sides, which helps moderate winter night temperatures and offers valuable protection to pastures from frost.

  • During the wet season, summer days are often fine, with rainfall tending to arrive later in the afternoon or at night.

  • Lakeview’s position west of the Great Dividing Range, and behind Queensland’s two highest mountains, Mount Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker, provides meaningful protection from many coastal weather extremes.

  • Tropical cyclones are a one in three to five year event here. They can be very damaging on the coast but this property very protected. In our 50 years on this property, we've experienced two severe cyclones, Larry & Yasi, with trees down but no damage or insurance claims on homes or shed, which are constructed to cyclone standard.

  • From both a lifestyle and farming perspective, the climate is one of Lakeview’s quiet but significant strengths, with coastal rainfall events often bringing the deep soaking rain that replenishes the property’s rich soil profile and helps sustain Lake Tinaroo.

Grazing & Cattle

Beyond its visual appeal, Lakeview also offers genuine rural practicality. It is a property with the capacity to support productive use while still retaining its broader lifestyle character.

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  • Carrying capacity will vary with seasonal conditions and the age and class of cattle.

  • The current approach has been to purchase beef weaners at around 200 to 300kg, then grow and fatten them for 12 months.

  • During the wet season, from December to April, the property can carry approximately 90 to 100 head or more.

  • During the mid season, from May to September, carrying capacity is typically around 70 to 80 head.

  • During the dry season, from October to December, carrying capacity is generally around 50 to 60 head without supplementary feeding.

  • Alternatively, Lakeview would also suit a stud or breeding operation, which may offer a more hands-on and rewarding style of cattle ownership, with capacity for around 50 to 60 cows and calves with some supplementary feeding.

  • Another practical option would be to lease the grazing rights to a neighbouring operator, with strong local demand for agistment, particularly given the quality of the land and facilities.

  • Cattle are not proposed as part of the standard sale package, given seasonal variations in numbers and value, however stock on hand could be purchased separately at independent market valuation.

Farm Equipment

Lakeview has been set up with care and foresight, with practical foundations already in place for ongoing management. For the right buyer, this adds ease, continuity and immediate functionality.

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  • All equipment required to operate Lakeview Farm can be included if desired, allowing for a more seamless transition to new ownership.

  • Case 60B 4WD tractor with 4-way bucket and forks, together with a 6-foot heavy-duty galvanised slasher.

  • Kubota RTV-X900 buggy.

  • Kubota lawn tractor, Series T2290, with 48-inch (1219mm) cut width.

  • Feeders, cattle handling equipment, and a wide range of farm tools.

Request Details or Private Inspection

Lakeview is a rare waterfront holding, best experienced in person to fully appreciate its beauty, scale and remarkable lake frontage.

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Further property information is available to qualified parties.

 

Private inspections are strictly by appointment only.

Contact : Julie Dollman

Email : lakeview@pm.me

Phone : + 61 403 816 484

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