958 Upper Shark Creek Road, Shark Creek, NSW 2463

Tucked away in the hills just 11km from the riverside town of Maclean and 30km from the stunning beaches of Brooms Head, Higher Ground Retreat offers the rare combination of seclusion, sustainability, and accessibility. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Yuraygir National Park and within easy driving distance to the Byron-Ballina Gateway Airport and the Gold Coast, this is where off-grid living meets practical convenience.

Set on 146 acres, the property is fully off-grid, powered by a recently upgraded 5kW solar system with deep cell battery storage. Ample rainwater tanks, food gardens built on permaculture principles, established fruit trees, and space for chickens make the property truly self-sufficient.

At the heart of the property is a solid north facing and welcoming 4-bedroom home, thoughtfully designed for comfortable rural living. The kitchen is functional and spacious, ideal for preparing meals with produce grown right on your own land. A large open-plan living area offers plenty of room for family or guests to relax, centered around a wood-burning heater that keeps the home warm and cosy through the winter months. With natural light and views of the surrounding gardens and landscape, it's a home that blends comfort with a deep connection to the land.

Beyond the home, the property includes multiple established Hip Camp sites, a communal kitchen and ablution facilities for visitors, a dam for summer cooling swims, fenced areas for livestock, and a 120 acres of designated Protected Melaleuca Forrest preserving habitat and biodiversity for future generations.

Whether you're seeking a private sanctuary, a lifestyle change, or an eco-tourism opportunity, Higher Ground is a place to reconnect-with nature, with community, and with a slower, more intentional way of life.

Call the team at Raine & Horne - Maclean, Yamba, Iluka today to arrange your private inspection.