Escape Covid-19 to your own remote QLD island glamping getaway

With half of Australia in lockdown, this “glamping tent” on an island beach offers the perfect escape from the pandemic and the seemingly endless, kick-in-the-guts, media conferences.

Located on Prince of Wales Island in the Torres Strait, Lot 54 spans 8002sq m, and has been described as a “rustic-style retreat”.

“Positioned along the white sandy beaches of Prince of Wales Island in the Torres Strait, this secluded escape offers the opportunity to have your very own piece of paradise,” the listing by Colliers Cairns agent Stacey Quaid said.

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And secluded it is – there is no electricity, water, waste or sewerage facilities on the island, which is also known as Muralag.

It is about 16km northwest of the tip of Cape York, and those that live there rely on generators, water tanks and daily waste collection, according to the Torres Shire Council.

The property come with the canvas, safari style glamping tent, bathroom amenities, and a carport that incorporates the kitchen/barbecue facilities.

“Fully appointed for short and long term stays, the property is equipped with operational solar power panels, battery storage, water storage and the ever important satellite NBN connection,” according to the listing by agent Stacey Quaid.

“The island is primarily used by the locals as a recreational destination for fishing that is second-to-none, secluded camping spots, hiking trails with exceptional views and exploring the picture perfect beaches.”

Listed a week ago, Mr Quaid said he had already had plenty of interest, including from several buyers stuck in Sydney and Brisbane lockdowns.

“They (the Sydney buyers) were looking for a place to escape, a holiday destination,” he said.

“But the majority (of interest) has come from corporate types on Thursday Island.”

Mr Quaid said the island was a popular weekend destination for fishing, hiking and hunting.

He said the current owners had worked on Thursday Island, but were now moving on.

“They really just wanted a place to go glamping,” Mr Quaid said. “They put in the outdoor toilet and they did that on purpose as they wanted it to be like an outdoor dunny.

“And there is an outdoor shower.”

Mr Quaid said getting to the island involved a dinghy ride, dropping anchor and then wading through the warm waters.

“And beyond a row of coconut trees is this little getaway, and it really is idyllic,” he said.

Mr Quaid said the property would go to auction because it was difficult to price a property in the Torres Strait.

“It is in the eye of the beholder,” he said.

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