Rare opportunity: Iconic South Molle Island listed for sale in the Whitsundays
The island previously hosted the Adventure Island Whitsundays resort, which featured 188 rooms, multiple pools, and a golf course
In a move sure to capture the attention of investors, hoteliers, and developers, the iconic South Molle Island—a jewel in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands—has officially been listed for sale.
Exclusively managed by HTL Property, the campaign is led by high-profile agents Andrew Jackson, Andrew Jolliffe, and Paul Nyholt, and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a wholly private tropical island in one of the Asia Pacific’s most sought-after resort destinations. The island is being sold with vacant possession and is open to international expressions of interest.
South Molle Island boasts 28 hectares of pristine, developable land, including beachfront locations suitable for a luxury resort and an expansive central parcel nestled within the island’s national park. Already equipped with a newly constructed jetty, the site offers immediate development potential.
“With its simply immaculate location, stunning natural beauty, and existing infrastructure, South Molle Island presents as a one-of-a-kind development opportunity,” said HTL Property’s National Accommodation Director, Andrew Jackson.
The island previously hosted the Adventure Island Whitsundays resort, which featured 188 rooms, multiple pools, and a golf course—showcasing the scale and capacity for future development.
“The property’s prime location and unparalleled natural beauty make it ideal for those looking to enter the Australian resort market or expand an existing portfolio,” added Jackson.
The Whitsundays region is internationally renowned for its pristine beaches, adventure tourism, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, attracting millions of visitors each year. Paul Nyholt, HTL Director, described the region as “an international holiday dream destination” and noted the island’s “tremendous growth and upside potential.”
South Molle Island follows a recent wave of high-profile island sales, including Long Island, Lizard Island, Dunk Island, and Hook Island, all of which have found new owners over the past four years. New developments—such as Hook Island’s upcoming eco-resort and Long Island’s exclusive Elysian Retreat—are fuelling strong market interest.
“The Whitsundays are seeing a mix of large-scale resorts and boutique retreats, proving the market’s flexibility and enormous appeal,” Jackson concluded.
South Molle Island is now available via an International Expression of Interest campaign. Interested parties can contact HTL Property for further details.
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