Sprawling property was once owned by a famous horse whisperer

The sprawling Queensland homestead owned by the family of a famous Australian horse whisperer is for sale. Take a tour of the tourism hotspot here.

Susan River Homestead in on the market.

The Fraser Coast’s high profile holiday homestead has hit the market.

Susan River Homestead, owned by the family of famed horse whisperer Guy McLean, is up for sale for the first time in more than 40 years.

The price is set at $20 million, but it is negotiable.

Norm McLean said if one of his children had wanted to take over the business, he would have been happy to hand over the reins.

He had thought his son Scott, who worked as a stuntman in Hollywood, might buy it from him one day.

Lake McLean at Susan River Homestead.

“I always say to him, I’ve been hanging onto it for you,” Norm said.

But at 80 and with each of his children on their own path, he had decided to sell.

His son Cameron has helped with operating the property since he was 13 and he needed a break as well.

Norm hopes to buy a smaller property and keep a couple of horses.

“A lot of people are interested,” he said.

An outdoor gathering area at Susan River Homestead.

The homestead sits on 1600 acres, situated on Susan River and Lake McLean.

Horse riding is one of the major attractions, with 60 horses to choose from.

There are two bars and a commercial kitchen.

Camping is available at powered and unpowered sites, while there are also single, double and family rooms at the resort.

Water skiing and tube riding is offered on the 17-acre lake.

An aerial view of Susan River Homestead.

The resort has tennis and volleyball courts, a large swimming pool and an ground-level trampoline for a workout.

Along with holidays, the resort has been popular for weddings, seminars, functions and day visitors.

Guy has regularly visited the homestead to perform his spectacular horse show.

He has travelled the world showcasing his talent for horsemanship.

Norm said it had been a wonderful place for his family.

Inside Susan River Homestead, a favourite holiday hotspot on the Fraser Coast.

He is open minded about who buys it but admits he would love the government to buy it and run courses there for young people and for returned service people.

But he knows a lot of people would love to live there and carry on the business he has built.

“A lot of people have told me they’ve bought a lotto ticket,” he said.

Inside the accommodation at Susan River Homestead.