



This is a rare "strike while the iron is hot" moment for Kangaroo Island. Traditionally, a coastal landholding of this calibre, boasting a full kilometre (approx.) of Southern Ocean frontage, would typically be out of reach for many. However, vendor is realistic and is willing to discuss offers.
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/rare-kangaroo-island-wilderness-retreat-comes-with-seal-colony-and-blow-hole/
Strategic Highlights of Lot 3 Cape Hart Road
1km of private coastline: Approximately one km of direct frontage to the Southern Ocean. Land with this level of maritime exposure is finite and rapidly disappearing from the open market.
Development Ready: Existing planning approvals are already in place. Whether you envision a high-end tourism venture or a legacy private island retreat, the bureaucratic heavy lifting has been started for you. See additional planning notes below.
Incoming Infrastructure Boost: Located just 45 minutes from the ferry terminal, with new, larger ferries commencing service shortly, and only 30 minutes from the prestigious new 5-star golf course - https://thecliffs.com.au/cms/
Capital Appreciation: Kangaroo Island is currently experiencing a global surge in awareness. Securing a "trophy" landholding at this entry point provides a significant buffer for future capital growth.
Watch the property in motion here: Lot 3 Cape Hart Road - Kangaroo Island - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srkp7glwA4A
1. Genuine private wilderness retreat with the opportunity to sympathetically develop to maximise the views, sense of, privacy, space and connection to nature
2. Access to nature is yours to appreciate admire through the seasons – amazing blow hole, a private seal colony that lives there, rock pools to swim in, great spot for un-touched fishing and the rocks are just full of Green Lip Abalone, even the potential of cray fish
3. Numerous spots to position and develop your private Island coastal retreat or high-end tourism activity
4. Short distance from Penneshaw
5. Wineries and restaurants close by (Dudley Wines, False Cape, Sunset Sea and Wine and many more restaurants)
6. Kangaroo Island is gaining increasing awareness and the investment potential is significant
7. Builders are available with further advice and guidance available from the agent
Rates are $1740 p.a.
Buyer fact sheet: approved eco-tourism accommodation site | Information current to 21 October 2026
The opportunity;
A rare remote coastal wilderness block with around 1km of coastline on Kangaroo Island with planning consent for tourist accommodation (DA 520/L016/21), granted by the Environment, Resources and Development Court on 31 March 2023. The land currently has no dwellings and is used only for occasional camping.
What is approved;
• One tourist accommodation pod
• A two-storey building: communal amenities on the ground floor and one tourist unit upstairs, which also serves as the bushfire
refuge
• Attached deck, 3 m gravel driveway from Cape Hart Road, and a fire-fighting vehicle turning area
• Two water tanks (including a dedicated fire-fighting supply) and onsite wastewater treatment
Key strengths;
• Approval already won: consent was granted on appeal and the bushfire refuge design addresses CFS requirements for remote
tourist use
• Heritage Agreement variation registered: the building-area variation was registered on title in December 2023
• Natural setting: native vegetation, ocean views to the east from the pod location, and White-bellied Sea Eagles, that suits an eco-
tourism offer
What a buyer must complete;
• Building Consent: not yet started. It must be obtained by 8 January 2028
• Native vegetation clearance: the 2023 approval has expired but a new application and a recalculated offset payment are
required.
• Environmental Management Plan: must be finalised with the Department for Environment and Water before construction
starts. It includes access restrictions near the eagle nest from May to December
Planning limits to note;
Any changes should stay minor and within the approved building size (the "refuge building" footprint is 12 m x 12 m). Larger changes risk a bushfire referral and a wider cleared zone of up to 100 m.
This information is a summary only, prepared from the vendor's planning documents. It is not legal or planning advice. Buyers should obtain independent advice and confirm all approvals, deadlines and costs with the relevant authorities before purchasing.Email enquiry to Inwood Real Estate - Mount Pleasant (RLA 303166)
Property ID: 204234056
Original Property ID: 204234056