14 Jan 2026
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Award-winning Atherton Tablelands boutique eco-resort for sale — ResortBrokers

ResortBrokers’ Far North Queensland agent Leah Bursztynowicz has exclusively listed the freehold going concern of boutique eco-resort The Canopy Treehouses for $2.5 million.

Nestled in lush rainforest in the Atherton Tablelands on the edge of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and just 90 minutes southwest of Cairns, The Canopy Treehouses is a multi-award-winning retreat recognised by Queensland Tourism, Travel & Hospitality and Master Builders Queensland.

“The property’s small and very manageable number of guest accommodations would suit an owner-operator looking for the ultimate tree change,” says Ms Bursztynowicz.

“The sale includes a fantastic owner’s residence — a three-bedroom timber house, complete with a fireplace and separate two-bedroom apartment for the owner’s own guests.”

Situated on 33 hectares along the Ithaca River in the town of Tarzali, the property was established in the 1990s and formerly traded as Fur and Feathers. The vendors, who have owned the property for 15 years, rebranded it to The Canopy Treehouses in 2016.

“The Canopy Treehouses will appeal to owner-operators who want to offer a luxury retreat and unparalleled ‘back to nature’ experience for their guests,” says Ms Bursztynowicz. “You won’t find a more pristine natural environment in the country.”

In 2018, the Canopy Treehouses was inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame, an honour reserved for operators that have achieved 20 years of Advanced Ecotourism certification.

“The property really taps into the growing number of environmentally conscious travellers looking for sustainable accommodation options, particularly in nature-based settings. The Canopy Treehouse’s undoubted appeal to that demographic is demonstrated by its exceptional occupancy of 80% and repeat guest business. It gets a healthy number of international guests too.”

“This is a genuine turnkey opportunity,” adds Ms Bursztynowicz. “The vendor has continually reinvested back into the property with regular infrastructure upgrades. There’s really nothing to do but move in and start generating revenue. The substantial landholding also offers scope for the new owner to build additional guest accommodation to capitalise on the property’s high guest demand.” END