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Far North Qld treehouse comes with crocodile tour permit

Fancy a tree and career change? A Far North Queensland property offers both, with a treehouse in the rainforest and a permit for fishing and crocodile tours from your private pontoon.

Murder log! An estuarine crocodile on the banks of the Daintree River. Picture: David White
Murder log! An estuarine crocodile on the banks of the Daintree River. Picture: David White

Fancy a treechange and a career change? A Far North Queensland property offers both, with a treehouse in the rainforest and a permit to run fishing and crocodile tours from your own private pontoon.

Located at 3198 Mossman Daintree Road in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, the two bedroom pole house sits on a 2.03ha block surrounded by lush greenery and that leads to Barrats Creek, a tributary of the Daintree River.

It is listed for just $550,000.

3198 Mossman Daintree Road, Daintree
3198 Mossman Daintree Road, Daintree

“Situated just across the road from the Daintree Eco Lodge and moments from the iconic Daintree National Park, this property offers a gateway to the region’s wonders, including untouched beaches, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife,” the listing by David Cotton of Raine & Horne Port Douglas/Mossman says.

“The property features expansive outdoor spaces, ideal for fishing, entertaining or unwinding in the midst of the rainforest’s beauty.”

The pole house is perfect
The pole house is perfect

Described as a “nature enthusiasts haven”, the property could be used as a private residence, boutique holiday retreat or a wellness sanctuary.

The nature enthusiasts haven
The nature enthusiasts haven

“The vast land provides space for development while preserving the area’s natural charm,” the listing says.

“A current permit allows for commercial ventures such as fishing or crocodile tours from your private pontoon.”

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Spot crocs from your own private pontoon
Spot crocs from your own private pontoon

Yep, that means barra and snapping handbags are right on your doorstep.

That’s some croccy water
That’s some croccy water

But the listing warns that the property was flooded in 1996 and the recent 2023 floods.

The nearby Daintree Village was entirely cut off from the world for seven days with no power, water, or phone communication from December 13 to 19 after Cyclone Jasper and the rain bomb that followed caused record-breaking flooding across Far North Queensland in 2023.

Debris on a powerline shows how high the flood was at Daintree Village. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
Debris on a powerline shows how high the flood was at Daintree Village. Picture: Bronwyn Farr

Over that period, the village received 1921mm of rain and Daintree River peaked at the village at 15m on December 18.

Wake up amongst the trees
Wake up amongst the trees

Originally published as Far North Qld treehouse comes with crocodile tour permit

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