River Farm South West Rocks

392 Rainbow Reach Road · Rainbow Reach NSW 2440

Sea change at South West Rocks

A private waterfront hideaway of approximately 63 acres, with approximately 2 km of river frontage looking across the water to South West Rocks.

For sale Expressions of Interest

Aerial view along the riverside paddock and farm track at River Farm South West Rocks, with the Macleay River on the right and mountains on the horizon

River Farm South West Rocks

River Farm South West Rocks is a private waterfront oasis with no neighbours: approximately 63 acres (approximately 25.43 ha) on the Macleay River at Rainbow Reach, with tidal creeks and an outlook across the water to South West Rocks.

There's an existing cottage and the original dairy, town water and electricity, and an activated Development Application (in perpetuity) for a brand new home and a very large separate shed. Keep it as a private getaway from the city, or explore the commercial options, subject to council approval.

The facts

At a glance

Sizes are approximate. Information has been provided by the vendor; please make your own enquiries.

Price
Expressions of Interest
Property type
Farmlet
Land
Approximately 63 acres (approximately 25.43 ha)
River frontage
Approximately 2 km, Macleay River
Cottage
3 bed · 1 bath · 2 car
Also on the land
The original dairy
Services
Town water and electricity connected
Approval
Activated DA (in perpetuity) for a new home and a very large separate shed
Views
Water, valley and mountain
Location
Rainbow Reach NSW 2440, across the river from South West Rocks

01 / The river

Water on every side

Approximately 2 km of direct frontage to the Macleay River, surrounded by tidal tributaries and creeks, with estuary fishing on the doorstep. The farm looks across the river to South West Rocks, the Boatshed and the Riverside Tavern.

The listing describes it as home to abundant birdlife, kangaroos, oysters, fish and crabs: a real aquatic playground.

River frontage with a rock bankGolden, misty sunrise over the river

02 / The land

Approximately 63 acres

Level land and alluvial soil, with paddocks, water and stands of trees. The existing cottage and the original dairy both have town water and electricity connected.

An activated Development Application (in perpetuity) is in place for a brand new home as well as a very large separate shed.

Aerial view of the cottage, water and paddocksFarm track through casuarinas

03 / The cottage

Three bedrooms by the water

The existing cottage has three bedrooms, one bathroom and two car spaces: a base on the land while you plan the new home.

The cottage seen across the waterLiving room with sofa and windows

04 / The lifestyle

Many ways to live here

A private getaway from the city, or a property with many commercial options, subject to council approval, including:

  • Tourist cabins or a high-end Airbnb
  • Fishermen's cottages or a fishing lodge
  • A mindfulness and wellness retreat
  • Eco-tourism
  • Farming
Two kangaroos with the river behindSpoonbills in the wetland

Location

Rainbow Reach, on the Macleay

Rainbow Reach sits on the Macleay River in the Kempsey Shire, across the water from South West Rocks, with its beaches, Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse close by. Port Macquarie Airport has direct flights to Sydney and Brisbane, and trains run from Sydney to Kempsey.

  • South West Rocksapproximately 15 min
  • Trial Bay Gaol and Arakoonapproximately 17 min
  • Kempseyapproximately 30 min
  • Hat Headapproximately 30 min
  • Crescent Headapproximately 50 min
  • Port Macquarieapproximately 1 hr
  • Port Macquarie Airportapproximately 1 hr 10 min
  • Coffs Harbour Airportapproximately 1 hr 15 min
  • Sydneyapproximately 5.5 hrs
  • Brisbaneapproximately 6 hrs

Approximate drive times from Rainbow Reach, estimated with OpenStreetMap routing. Actual times vary with route and traffic.

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Labelled aerial showing the farm, with South West Rocks, the boat ramp and Riverside Tavern across the river

Inspections and enquiries

Come and see River Farm South West Rocks

Inspections are by appointment. Call or email Jacinta to arrange a time on site, ask a question or request more information.

Jacinta Anderson

Listing agents: Peter Anderson and Jacinta Anderson, Peter Anderson Real Estate

For sale Expressions of Interest