Scroll down to discover Australia’s hidden places offering opportunity, lifestyle, and in some cases affordability with income.
Thinking of moving in 2026?
What if the best places to live aren’t the ones everyone’s talking about? Across Australia, lesser-known properties are offering more space, calmer lifestyles and long-term appeal. Some of these locations are still under the radar.
Well established eco tourism business and lifestyle at lake Leake Tasmania. Includes 3 well-appointed timber cabins, each with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and captivating views of the lake. The fourth cabin serves as the manager’s residence, complete with a spacious four-bay machinery shed and an adjacent single lock-up garage.
Across 3 titles, and approx 410 acres of mixed bushland surrounding the lake, with close to 131 hectares of dry eucalypt woodland to the east.
The retreat includes three well-appointed timber cabins, each with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and captivating views of the lake. The fourth cabin the manager’s residence, plus four-bay machinery shed lock-up garage.
Set across three titles, the property spans 409.82 acres approx. of mixed bushland surrounding the lake, with close to 131 hectares of dry eucalypt woodland to the east.
Formerly a private fishery, now a wildlife sanctuary, conservation area, and eco-accommodation destination for tourists visiting Tasmania’s stunning East Coast to enjoy nearby attractions such as Freycinet National Park, the East Coast Wine Trail, or the picturesque Meetus and Lost Falls for a scenic picnic.
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity – Lifestyle Plus EcoTourism. Nothing else like this in Tasmania.
A truly remarkable property where untouched wilderness meets high-end luxury, offering not just a lifestyle, but an incredible business opportunity.
Located in the lush valley of Gunns Plains, just 25 kilometres south of Ulverstone, this extraordinary 184-acre estate delivers complete privacy, pristine forest, rich pasture, and world-class infrastructure. It is the ultimate tree-change property.
The centrepiece is the spectacular, architecturally designed accommodation lodge. An 800-square-metre masterpiece crafted over seven years with health, wellbeing, and sustainability at its core.
Every eco detail has been considered for highest standard ecoproperty®
This is accommodation on par with the world’s best wellness retreats, perfect for health tourism, corporate getaways, boutique stays, or a full-scale spa and retreat operation. The earning potential is exceptional.
Fully protected growing systems including three commercial-grade poly tunnels and a covered fruit orchard and berry patch.
Supporting the lodge is a modern off-grid home, offering complete seclusion and serene forest views, nature as a living painting. All infrastructure has been built for longevity with minimal maintenance.
If you’ve been searching for a truly special rural property—one with soul, sustainability, and scope to create income.
Stunning main house ideal for B&B, Events.
Glamping set up perfect for bird watching, bush walking events.
Nestled in the stunning Pyrenees Ranges (Victoria, not French), this 100-acre hidden gem enjoys a Mediterranean style climate.
Easy access to all the regional attractions (but no one wants to leave).
The stunning valley of Middle Pocket in northern NSW is within 11 minutes of surfing, 30 minutes to to international airport of the Gold Coast and the huge population from Byron Bay to Brisbane and beyond.
With a conservation covenant to protect endangered species and regenerate native landscape it is a perfect ecotourism location.
Twitchers come from around the world not to see the birds, but to hear them.
2 houses, 49 ha, 2 creeks.
Bring your passions:
Food production
Cattle
Permaculture
Carbon Trading
Paddock to Plate
