Ten stunning island escapes for sale in Australia right now
If you dream of running away to your own private island, now is your chance.
The Australian coast is studded with remote getaways – and you don’t need to be a billionaire to buy them.
Here are 10 island properties for sale across the country, with prices starting at $750,000.
Ninth Island, Tasmania
Ninth Island is part of the Furneaux Archipelago in the waters between Victoria and Tasmania.
There is an abundance of native birdlife, including muttonbirds, petrels, cormorants and penguins.
Queen Mary of Denmark’s grandfather once found refuge on Ninth Island after he was shipwrecked in the Bass Strait in the 1960s.
Remains of Captain Peter Donaldson’s ship can still be spotted on the island today.
Ninth Island is on the market for offers over $1.9 million.
Little Dog Island, Tasmania
Another windswept island in the Bass Strait is on the market for $750,000.
“It’s probably the cheapest piece of Australia’s coastline that you can buy,” a local source previously told Domain.
Little Dog is a 15-minute boat trip from Flinders Island, but it feels a world away thanks to its wild, remote landscape.
It’s currently set up with two wooden camping huts.
Thistle Island, South Australia
Thistle Island is South Australia’s answer to Sardinia: a sun-soaked stretch of clear blue water and white sand beaches.
There are next to zero permanent inhabitants, but a smattering of holiday houses can be spotted along the clifftop.
This house was built by the current owner in 1987. It could be yours for just $795,000.
Access to the island is via boat or plane, courtesy of the island’s small airstrip.
Boogee Boogee Island, New South Wales
This river island, just two hours north of Sydney, is a rare gem.
Set on the Karuah River, you get 165 acres of mangroves, grasses and gently swaying trees.
Dolphins can be spotted in the river, while koalas can be seen dozing in the trees.
Boogee Boogee Island has been in the same family for decades. The owners are selling it with a price guide of around $1 million.
Zuna Island, Queensland
A piece of paradise is for sale on Zuna Island in the Torres Strait.
Also known as Entrance Island, it’s a dreamy escape off the tip of Cape York – the northernmost point of the Australian continent.
The buyers of this property will share the island with minimal neighbours.
There are “only three other titles on the island and very friendly neighbours”, according to the listing.
The island home has its own private beach. It’s selling for $1.495 million.
Goat Island, Northern Territory
You can’t get more quintessentially Australian than this river island south of Darwin.
Goat Island has been the home of pub owner and croc wrangler ‘King’ Kai Hansen for twenty years.
Saltwater crocodiles can be spotted in the water and sunning themselves on the island’s shores.
It is selling with a guide price of $1.5 million.
Box’s Island, New South Wales
This island on the Murray River boasts a massive 1100 acres of land.
Buyers get over 11 kilometres of river frontage, making it the ideal spot for camping holidays, boat trips and waterskiing adventures.
Box’s Island is just north of the Victorian border and a short trip west of Mildura.
Six freehold titles are here for the taking. It’s on the market for around $2 million.
Ram Island, Tasmania
Ram Island is a private getaway on the east coast of Tasmania, close to the town of Little Swanport.
On clear days, you can see across the water to the distant peaks of the Freycinet Peninsula.
It comes with a luxurious three-bedroom home built by the owner, high-profile builder Ralph Mansfield.
The estate is on the market for offers over $4.5 million.
Quail Island, Queensland
An idyllic tropical island off the Queensland coast has everything you could want from a private island.
There are golden beaches, rock pools, pristine forests and even an airstrip.
The 1950-hectare island has historically been used for cattle and goat farming.
Quail Island is selling via an expressions of interest campaign, with the Australian Financial Review last reporting a price range of around $18 million to $20 million.
Stone Island, Queensland
At the very top end of the budget is Stone Island, a 227-acre private island in the Whitsundays.
It comes with approved plans to build a new resort in the Whitsundays. This would be the first new resort built there since the 1980s.
Stone Island is being sold by private island specialist Richard Vanhoff.
It has a price guide of $23 million.
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.