Property Details for 161 Alcorn Rd, Knockrow
Last Listing description (October 2024)
Outstanding Agritourism Development Opportunity in Byron Hinterland
116-acre property nestled in Byron Bay's thriving hinterland offers potential for development in Australia's most loved tourism region. Currently operating as an award-winning macadamia farm, this luscious property occupies existing infrastructure and extensive acreage, lending itself to future expansion.
In 2007, the James farm was recognised as a carbon-neutral farm, receiving numerous agricultural accolades including Australian Large Farm of the Year and is a top-performer in benchmarking programs by the Department of Agriculture QLD. What really sets this unsullied property apart is its unique connection to the critically endangered Big Scrub Rainforest, once Australia's largest expanse of lowland subtropical rainforest.
Much of this precious ecosystem is now privately owned or inaccessible to the public, making this property's native biodiversity an exceptionally rare Australian beauty. A walk through the stunning property will lead you to the top of Killen Falls, an enchanting waterfall with preserved cave and freshwater swimming hole that is surrounded by ancient Lilly Pilly, Black Bean, and Fig trees.
Secure a Versatile Canvas for Growth
This exclusive property offers both room for expansion and benefits from the new agritourism regulations under NSW Government guidelines, the property is zone for a range of activities subject to council approval with inspiration such as:
1. Wellbeing Retreat: Tap into Byron's reputation as the chosen wellness tourism destination of Australia
2. Farm Gate / Cellar Door: Entertain & delight visitors with farm produce, offering activities like macadamia nut harvesting, fruit picking, sales, tasting room, workshops, and cafe
3. Farm Experience: Offer visitors an interactive farm life experience through farm tours, horse riding, weddings, functions, and retreats
4. Luxury Farm Stay Accommodation: Create the luxurious wellness accommodation that the Byron Hinterland is known for including exquisite buildings or movable dwellings to offer the full glamping experience
5. Carbon Offset Solutions: Launch a reforestation project that restores the landscape, preserves biodiversity, and sequesters atmospheric carbon
6. Philanthropic Projects: Foster the natural diversity of the land to support charitable activities
Serene Family Residence
The property includes a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom well maintained timber residence that offers the ultimate security within the serenity. Sit on the veranda and soak up the breath-taking sunset views that the Byron Hinterland is globally known for.
Key Property Features:
? Biodiverse subtropical Big Scrub Remnant rainforest present on the property
? Zoned RU1 Primary Production
? Private 116-acre property
? Currently operating as an award-winning macadamia farm
? 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house
? Three sheds plus a fully operational macadamia processing shed
? Immaculately presented macadamia farm
? Private access to the internationally loved Killen Falls
? Proximity to Newrybar, Lennox Head, and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
This property is conveniently located with Newrybar's historic village just 5 minutes away, Byron Bay's beaches within a 20-minute drive and Lennox Head within a 10-minute coastal drive. The Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport is a 15-minute drive, while the Gold Coast International Airport is approximately 50-minutes north.
Find out why this quiet luxury is a true gem of the Byron Hinterland.
Property History for 161 Alcorn Rd, Knockrow, NSW 2479
- 12 Aug 2024Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
- 16 Jan 2024Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
- 20 Dec 2022Listed for Sale Contact Agent
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0About Knockrow 2479
The size of Knockrow is approximately 13.2 square kilometres. The population of Knockrow in 2016 was 192 people. By 2021 the population was 186 showing a population decline of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Knockrow is 50-59 years. Households in Knockrow are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Knockrow work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 66.20% of the homes in Knockrow were owner-occupied compared with 59.10% in 2016.
Knockrow has 118 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Knockrow have seen a 9.02% increase in median value. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Knockrow is $1,803,754 while the median value for Units is $1,008,677.
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