Nightfall, a 105.1-hectare (260-acre) glamping and wilderness retreat in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, has been listed for sale as its co-owners prepare to retire after more than a decade operating the property.
Located in Lamington, about 90 minutes southwest of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Nightfall was established by Stephen Ross and Jaide Adermann after they acquired the property in 2010. Ross previously worked in concreting and landscaping before developing the site into a boutique eco-tourism operation.
“Designing and building Nightfall from the ground up was a real labour of love,” Mr Ross said.
“Over the years, people have come here to completely switch off.
“We’ve hosted so many engagements – and every single one said yes – as well as countless anniversaries and milestone birthdays.”
The property was originally home to a 1980s shed and has since been developed into a retreat with custom-built safari tents. Each 62-square-meter accommodation unit includes a king-size bed, rotating fireplace, twin baths, and indoor/outdoor rain showers.
The retreat is also centered around Christmas Creek, which runs through the property. Ross said the waterway was an important part of the site’s appeal.
“The water is definitely the heart of the property – it’s crystal clear and keeps flowing even during drought,” Mr Ross told realestate.com.au.
Nightfall previously attracted international visitors before the disruption to international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The business has since continued to receive weekend visitors from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and other parts of Australia.
For prospective buyers, the sale provides an established glamping operation rather than an undeveloped tourism site. The offering includes the 105.1-hectare property, existing guest accommodations, operational infrastructure, brand assets, booking systems, and digital presence.
Ray White Rural Queensland sales agents Peter Douglas and Jason Mattiazzi are marketing the property through an expression-of-interest campaign, with submissions closing October 30.
Douglas said the property’s existing operations and infrastructure could provide a foundation for a new owner to continue or modify the business.
“Nightfall isn’t just a piece of land with a couple of tents; it’s a decade of established goodwill, infrastructure, brand equity, and sustainable luxury in one of Queensland’s most sought-after eco-tourism corridors,” Mr Douglas said.
“Whether the incoming buyer chooses to build upon the existing business, explore wellness or corporate retreats, or simply enjoy 260 acres of untouched natural paradise alongside Christmas Creek, the opportunity is exceptionally rare.”
The property’s sale highlights the potential considerations involved when an established glamping business changes ownership.
For operators and prospective investors, the inclusion of booking systems, brand assets, existing accommodation, and operational infrastructure can reduce the need to establish a business entirely from the ground up, while the site’s existing customer base may provide a starting point for future operations.
Ross and Adermann said the property could appeal to different types of buyers, including a couple interested in operating a boutique retreat themselves, a private owner seeking a lifestyle property, or a tourism company looking to expand an existing portfolio.
The future use of the site will ultimately depend on the incoming owner’s plans and any applicable planning and tourism requirements.
