Own a 154-acre rainforest legacy. Experience historic craftsmanship and wildlife serenity in the heart of an ancient volcano caldera in the Uki northern rivers.

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Your private 62-hectare rainforest retreat

Sunshine Haven is a 154-acre rainforest sanctuary, originally built in 1981 by decorated former US Colonel David Hackworth.

Located in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest near Uki, this unique estate is crafted from fine Australian hardwoods and serves as a private haven for local wildlife.

Decorative tiled wall with a mountain landscape mural, featuring a sun, blue sky, and green ground, in a spa or bathhouse setting.
A small natural pond surrounded by rocks and dense tropical vegetation, including palm trees and various plants, in a lush green forest.
Interior view of a rustic wooden dining room with a round table, six black chairs, wood-paneled walls, large windows, and a vintage hanging lamp.
Peacocks and peahens in a lush, green forest.
A screened-in outdoor kitchen and dining area with brick flooring, a wooden island, a large table with chairs, a grill station, and potted plants, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Make this wilderness yours

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Map of eastern Queensland, Australia, showing cities, roads, national parks, and a sun icon near Jerusalem National Park.

The Best of Both Worlds

Get the isolation of a 154-acre world-heritage retreat without the hassle of being unreachable.

You're tucked away in total rainforest privacy, yet only 52.8 km from Gold Coast International Airport and 60.6 km from the heart of Byron Bay.

Floor plan of a cottage with two bedrooms, a living/dining area, kitchen, bath, laundry, porch, and carport.
Floor plan of a two-story house with labeled rooms including bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, dining room, study, balconies, laundry, and garage, with dimensions in meters.
A detailed property layout plan showing multiple structures including a green house, sheds, a studio, a BBQ shelter, workshop, and storage shed, along with a carport at 255 Chowan Creek Road in Chowan Creek.