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Utingu: Multi-Generational Legacy Asset on Cape York Western Peninsula

Utingu presents an exceptionally rare investment opportunity: 88 hectares of prime Australian freehold land with two kilometres of oceanfront, Development Application (DA) approval for eco-resort development, and combined commercial potential for aerospace, defence, and surveillance industries. No native title restrictions apply. Construction has commenced.

Situated 18 kilometres southwest of Cape York Tip on the western peninsula, Utingu combines remote exclusivity with practical accessibility by land, sea, and air. Phase One infrastructure is complete: The Lodge (440 sqm), maintenance hangar with staff quarters (420 sqm), dual generators, water storage systems, and a dedicated helipad serviced by Nautilus Aviation. Helicopter transfers connect to Horn Island in 15 minutes; gazetted road and barge access support staff and supply logistics while maintaining privacy.

Utingu's versatility attracts a range of buyer groups.
Eco-resort developers benefit from a turnkey, construction-ready setup, with 67 DA-approved structures designed for luxury island hospitality.
Aerospace, defence, and surveillance organisations utilise the 10th parallel south location, dark skies, low population density, stable weather, and a more than one-kilometre airstrip on flat terrain, key factors for satellite operations and surveillance infrastructure. Situated within Queensland's defence corridor and the northern strategic arc of Australia, the property aligns with emerging defence infrastructure clusters.
Educational institutions establish secondary campuses in immersive wilderness settings, supporting residential, recreational, and experiential learning facilities.
Family offices and sovereign investors acquire private resort facilities, land banking for future generations, and flexibility for upcoming entrepreneurial ventures.
The vendor, an 85-year-old businessman and Utingu custodian with 25 years of extensive research and development, is divesting through estate planning. This transition preserves community ties, ensures operational stability, and upholds the property's legacy as a vessel for next-generation wealth and innovative enterprise.

Contact the exclusive sales agents to request Data Room access, review the Contract of Sale, and organise a private inspection.

Lynn Malone
+61 408 772 880
Lynn.malone@qldsir.com

Barbara Wolveridge
+61 418 760 004
Barbara.wolveridge@qldsir.com