Rumi - Louth Island - Existing Resort with Expansion Opportunity
Spanning 135.16* hectares in South Australia's spectacular Spencer Gulf, Rumi on Louth combines an award-winning hospitality platform, established luxury brand, extensive off-grid infrastructure, and fully approved expansion plans, creating an exceptionally scarce opportunity to acquire and further scale a landmark island destination.
This off-grid luxury retreat, located on the Eyre Peninsula, has just been named a recipient of Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, placing it among the top 10 per cent of destinations worldwide, all while on an operational pause.
Key Investment Highlights:
- Rare Freehold Island Ownership: One of Australia’s few privately owned freehold islands with multiple beaches and no leasehold tenure risk.
- Approved Expansion with Immediate Delivery Potential: Fully approved expansion including 22 pavilions, 23 luxury villas, a second restaurant, private residence and premium guest facilities.
- Federal Environmental Approval Secured: Approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) has been secured for the activities covered by the approval, subject to its conditions.
- Proven Revenue Model with Award-Winning Restaurant: Home to the acclaimed Samphire Restaurant, ranked among Australia’s top restaurants and underpinning a proven multi-stream revenue model.
- Scalable Growth Opportunity: Independently reviewed 10-year financial model supporting future expansion and value creation.
- Established Self-Sustaining, Off-Grid Eco-Infrastructure: Fully self-sufficient island operations supported by solar power, desalination, waste management, and marine logistics infrastructure.
- Strong Global Brand Momentum: Featured by The Times (UK), Vogue Australia, Gourmet Traveller, Luxury Escapes, New Zealand Herald and other leading international media.
- Leading Sustainable Tourism Accreditation: Advanced EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism Accreditations supporting ESG-focused investment and partnership opportunities.
- Reliable Year-Round Climate Conditions: Stable climate conditions and the sheltered waters of Spencer Gulf support consistent visitation, seamless resort operations and future development.
The island will be sold by way of Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 3pm (ACDT).
Investment opportunity
Direct Purchase Opportunity with Development Approval for Expansion
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Project highlights
- Rare Freehold Island Ownership Federal Environmental Approval Secured Scalable Growth Opportunity
- Strong Global Brand Momentum Reliable Year-Round Climate Conditions Approved Expansion with Immediate Delivery Potential
- Proven Revenue Model with Award-Winning Restaurant Established Self-Sustaining, Off-Grid Eco-Infrastructure Leading Sustainable Tourism Accreditation
Key organisations
- Savills Australia
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October 21, 2026