238 Hemmings Lane, Upper Barron is a 0 bedroom, 0 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 647447m2.This Property is currently listed for sale with Ray White Rural Atherton
Well patronised, this Nature-Based Tourist Park on 160 Acres, with Barron River Frontage also enjoys a National Park Boundary.
Old Mates Country represents far more than a rural property it's a rare Opportunity to acquire one of the Atherton Tablelands' most unique nature based tourism properties.
Operating as an established tourism business, it is one of the most unique private landholdings currently available in Tropical North Queensland. Located just minutes from Atherton and approximately 90 minutes from Cairns, this remarkable 160-acre* property combines over 900 metres of Barron River frontage, a permanent waterfall on Moran creek, Remnant rainforest, grazing country and wildlife habitats.
The western section of the property provides approximately 10 kilometres of established trails suitable for mountain biking, bushwalking and nature exploration with direct access to Herberton Range National Park and forms part of an important wildlife corridor supporting Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroos, platypus, gliders, wallabies and a diverse range of native birdlife. More than 1,000 native trees have been planted as part of an ongoing restoration program designed to strengthen habitat connectivity and contribute to long term landscape conservation outcomes.
For conservation-minded buyers, Old Mates Country sits within the critically endangered Mabi Forest ecosystem, one of Australia's rarest rainforest communities, with less than three per cent of its original extent remaining the property offers the rare opportunity to continue building upon an established environmental legacy while supporting sustainable public access through nature-based tourism.
The property also occupies part of the historic Wongabel military district where the 120th Australian Brigade Ordnance Field Park and Workshops operated during World War II. Remnants of this history remain today, including concrete slabs, brick fireplaces and other wartime features that provide opportunities for heritage educational experiences.
Combing river access, rainforest, wildlife viewing, camping, walking, mountain bike riding experiences and farm animal feeding the property offers exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation, wellness retreats, environmental education and adventure tourism. The groundwork has been laid, offering immediate operational continuity alongside endless potential for future development.
KEY PROPERTY FEATURES:
Accommodations & Residence:
Includes a comfortable primary residence alongside charming, character-filled guest accommodation buildings.
Tourism & Hospitality Infrastructure:
Established camping precincts ready for guests.
Fully operational tourist park approvals in place.
Turnkey assets, including themed character cabins an active tourism website and integrated booking systems.
Land & Farm Infrastructure:
Well maintained grazing paddocks with complete livestock infrastructure.
An extensive water management network and substantial storage capacity.
Comprehensive internal access roads and scenic trail network throughout the property.
Turnkey Lifestyle & Tourism Opportunity
Operating under official tourist park approvals with a generous maximum site guest capacity of 86 persons camping per night and an additional 30 day visitors allowed (excluding staff/manager housing).
Includes three themed character cabins (Pioneers, Police Station, and Old Mates) accommodating up to 6 guests each, alongside extensive camping capacity.
An exceptional opportunity awaits with all compliance, infrastructure, and operational assets already in place allowing an incoming owner to step in and start generating income on day one while executing their long-term vision.
Contact Agent Morgan Brennan on 0407 730 450
Ray White Atherton for further information or inspection
REF L41370390
The size of Upper Barron is approximately 104.4 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 28.1% of the total area. The population of Upper Barron in 2016 was 451 people. By 2021 the population was 503 showing a population growth of 11.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Upper Barron is 10-19 years. Households in Upper Barron are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Upper Barron work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 78.80% of the homes in Upper Barron were owner-occupied compared with 68.50% in 2016.
Upper Barron has 202 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Upper Barron have seen a 75.23% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -23.94% decrease. As at 30 September 2026:
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