Located 57km south of Cairns, a pleasant 40 minute tourist drive down “The Green Way’ is this 192 acre(77.65ha) family sugar cane farm. The present owner is presently exploring the possibility of dividing the farm into 2 lots of approx 100 acres each. The area is East Russel, within close proximity to the historical sugar towship of Babinda. This farm sits majestically at the base of rainforest covered mountains and enjoys magical vistas of Mt. Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland and the Russel River, which winds its way along one side of this beautiful property and flows constantly. Whilst on the other side pristine palm fringed rainforest pockets provide an almost prehistoric back drop to the agricultural landscape.

Currently under cane in Zone 1 Babinda North, this farm has soil types consistent with the Innisfail and Tully districts of Old Alluvial, Coom and Timara. The Babinda Sugar MIll is in the process of developing variety performance by soil type data, which should be ready for inclusion in the 2006 Productivity Reports. The 2005 report is available on request. 7000 tonne of sugar cane was harvested on this farm in 2005. The farm has its own cane bin pick up and drop off point, where it goes straight to the Babinda Mill by truck. The farm also features an impressive drainage system which winds its way along the headlands and paddocks, many days of hard work and sweat for the owner. The Canegrowers Associations Public Environment Report provides a glimpse into the world of positive, productive, responsible and profitable cane farming, with improved technology and farming systems being developed all the time, providing the land owner with greater sustainablility and preservation of these beautiful pockets of land, south of Cairns. It truly is a magical area, so green. A Wet Tropics Wonderland. May be the lifestyle change and challenge you’ve been waiting for.

Subject to Council application and approval, this beautiful location may offer many options outside the square, with the ability to diverisify into the world of cattle, even the possibility of an eco tourism project, considering the idyllic river back drop which is home to a wide array of flora and fauna, including birdlife, butterflies, pristine rainforest, orchids, palm varieties and maybe even the odd crocodile. Farming and Tourism. A possibility. Driving through the property you will notice the massive natural sand pit, which maintains and fills itself naturally from the river source. Drive along a little further and you will come across the lagoon which attracts bird species such as the jabiru, heron and crane, cockatoos and many more. At certain times of the day, as you can see in the photos the scenery is spectacular. You will also love the peace and quiet of this place.

The demand for sugar is on the increase with world consumption rising by around 1.5-2% each year, equalling 2 million tonnes.At the same time supply has been under pressure, with recent low prices and poor crops produced in Thailand, Cuba and Australia, playing its part in pushing up the price. So leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and become a family on the land. Rise to the challenge.

Close to the property you will find boat ramps which are the gateway to excellent fishing and crabbing, and a direct access to the beautiful Frankland Islands and the outer Barrier Reef. Babinda is a bustling community with ample facilities to cater for your needs. Your only 20 minutes from Gordonvale the next bustling sugar town north, and then another 20 minutes to Cairns City. Babinda is also home to the famous Babinda Boulders, a swimming hole and a place of spiritual signigicance for Aboriginal people. It is a managed flora and fauna reserve and a favourite week end swimming spot for those hot summer days. A Spring Water company has also opened its doors locally in the area.