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The property at 1093 Upper Logan Road, Mount Barney is being marketed by Ray White Rural Beaudesert principal Luke Barber and is set to go to auction on 14 November.

Ray White Rural Beaudesert principal Luke Barber said: "Mount Barney Lodge represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established, award-winning eco-tourism business in one of Queensland's most spectacular natural settings”.

“With its proven track record, loyal customer base, and proximity to major population centres, this property offers exceptional potential for the right buyer - whether that's an experienced tourism operator looking to expand their portfolio, tree-changers seeking a lifestyle business, or someone wanting a stunning private estate with income-generating capacity."

The property has been lovingly operated as a family business by Tracey and Innes Larkin (pictured) for 24 years, building on a foundation established by Innes's parents as the Mt Barney region’s first tourism operation.

"We pioneered eco-tourism in this valley and took it to the advanced eco-tourism level when we took over," Mrs Larkin said.

"We've intensively worked on this property for 25 years, and are ready to move into the environmental space, and looking forward to semi-retirement."

Mrs Larkin said her two children, now aged in their twenties, had grown up on the property and moved away.

She said the property had several standout features.

The 30-acre property has three homesteads, capacity for 150 guests on-site, and a crystal-clear creek running at the front of the property where platypus have been spotted.

With hiking trails accessible from the back door and stunning natural amenities, the property offers multiple business opportunities or could serve as an exceptional private retreat.

There are comfortable cabins and glamping tents and non-powered camping sites.

“We have what may be Queensland's most spectacular natural backdrop - Mount Barney, the state's fourth-highest mountain,” Mrs Larkin said.

“This mountain looks like an alpine peak. It's granite, and in winter for two months of the year, it lights up with red tones like the rock at Uluru. We get that every morning and it’s beautiful.

“Positioned adjacent to a World Heritage-listed park, Mount Barney Lodge sits within Australia's third most biodiverse region, offering an abundance of native plants and wildlife species.”

Despite its pristine wilderness setting, the property is just 90 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Mrs Larkin said.

“The Lodge has cultivated a devoted following over the decades. We're seeing customers who came as children in prams now bringing their own children," Mrs Larkin said.

"Our guest base is almost entirely repeat visitors and word-of-mouth - it sells itself.

"Mid-week, we host adult campers, and we regularly have about 100 campers on weekends, with 90 per cent coming from within a 300km radius.

"We're also seeing increasing interest from the Gold Coast, interstate, and international guests.

“But the property isn’t just for a business owner, it could very much suit a large family who could reside across the three restored Queenslander homesteads, and have guest cabins on hand.”

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