No. Makepeace Island is an exclusive-use private island. When you book, the entire island is yours. You’ll never share facilities with other guests. It’s your own luxury retreat, complete with a dedicated team of chefs, hosts, skippers and housekeepers.
Makepeace Island is located on the Noosa River on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, just a short 7 minute private boat transfer from Noosa Marina and approximately 30 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport.
The island is named after Hannah Makepeace, who cared for the island for many years before becoming its owner. Her legacy lives on in the island’s name.
Up to 22 guests can stay across 11 beautifully appointed bedrooms.
We comfortable sleep up to 22 guests across 11 beautifully appointed bedrooms.
North Villa (two bedroom, one bathroom villa)
North Master: King bed
North Second Bedroom: King or 2 single beds in second bedroom
South Villa (two bedroom, one bathroom villa)
South Master: King bed
South Second Bedroom: King or 2 single beds
Central Villa (two bedroom, one bathroom villa)
Central Master: King bed
Central Second: King or 2 single beds
Boathouse: 1 king bed and ensuite (stairs only access).
Bali House: 4 bedrooms with twin or king bedding each bedroom with ensuite
Bali 1: King or twin
Bali 2: King or twin
Bali 3: King or twin
Bali 4: King or twin
Makepeace Island is an exclusive use only resort, and unfortunately we do not reserve individual villas. Our island is designed to be enjoyed in its entirety by one group at a time, ensuring complete privacy, personalised service and a truly unique experience.
Yes. We have a two-night minimum stay, although most guests choose to stay longer. Our average stay is four nights, allowing time to settle into island life and enjoy the full Makepeace experience. Milestone celebrations often stay for two nights, corporate retreats typically stay for four nights, while multi-generational family holidays commonly extend from four to seven nights.
Absolutely. Makepeace Island was designed to be enjoyed by every generation. With the entire island exclusively yours, children have the freedom to explore, play and discover in a safe, private environment, while parents can truly relax knowing there are no other guests.
Whether it’s tubing behind the boat, catching fish from the jetty, kayaking along the river, movie nights under the stars, cooking alongside our chefs or simply spending endless hours in the pool, every day unfolds at your family’s own pace. For younger children, we can tailor activities including arts and crafts, baking, nature adventures and treasure hunts, while older children and teenagers love the water sports and outdoor adventures.
Dogs are always welcome at Makepeace Island. We know they’re part of the family, and it’s not uncommon for guests to bring them along to enjoy the island experience. As we share the island with a resident family of 17 kangaroos, we simply ask that owners supervise their dogs at all times to ensure everyone, both furry guests and our local wildlife, can enjoy the island safely.
All Bali House rooms and the Boathouse have private ensuites. The luxury villas each feature one spectacular shared bathroom between the two bedrooms, complete with a carved volcanic stone bath.
Yes, although there are timber boardwalks and stairs throughout the island. Please discuss any mobility requirements with our team before booking.
Yes. Every stay at Makepeace Island is fully catered, with all meals thoughtfully prepared by our highly awarded Executive Chef Zeb Gilbert and his culinary team. No two stays are ever the same, in more than six years, we haven’t served the same menu twice. Every menu is individually designed around your group’s tastes, dietary requirements, the season and the freshest local produce available.
From leisurely breakfasts and long lunches to sunset canapés, memorable dinners and indulgent snacks, every meal is crafted to feel personal, generous and unforgettable.
Absolutely.
Before your stay, we’ll ask each guest to complete a dietary questionnaire, allowing our culinary team to understand any medical requirements, allergies, intolerances or personal preferences. Whether it’s one guest or your entire group, Executive Chef Zeb Gilbert and his team take pride in creating exceptional meals that everyone can enjoy without compromise.
Yes. Every menu is designed exclusively for your group before you arrive. Rather than choosing from a set menu, Executive Chef Zeb Gilbert and his culinary team create a bespoke dining journey based on your group’s tastes, dietary requirements, the season and the freshest local produce available.
No two stays are ever the same, in more than six years, we haven’t served the same menu twice. Every meal is crafted to reflect the guests staying on the island, making dining one of the most memorable and personal parts of the Makepeace experience.
Yes. We love welcoming families, and many choose to have an earlier children’s dinner so the adults can enjoy a more leisurely evening meal later. We can also create customised children’s menus tailored to different ages, tastes and dietary requirements.
Whether your little ones are adventurous eaters or prefer familiar favourites, our chefs are happy to prepare meals they’ll genuinely enjoy. We work with you before your stay to understand your family’s preferences, making mealtimes relaxed, enjoyable and stress-free for everyone.
No, Makepeace Island is actually a BYO venue, giving you the freedom to create your own personalised beverage menu. Rather than purchasing alcohol through us, you have complete flexibility to enjoy your favourite wines, champagnes, spirits and beers throughout your stay.
Our role is to provide the service, not the alcohol. We are happy to recommend wines to pair with your bespoke menus, arrange a complimentary off-site sommelier consultation to help curate the perfect selection, or pick up an order you place with one of our trusted local suppliers. Our team will have everything beautifully chilled and fully stocked before your arrival, ready for you to enjoy from the moment you step onto the island.
If you have a personal wine cellar or favourite bottles you’ve been saving for a special occasion, you’re welcome to bring them with you. Throughout your stay, our team will provide full beverage service, from cocktail lessons to matched wines with dinner, so you enjoy all the benefits of a luxury hospitality experience with the freedom to choose exactly what you drink.
Yes. Cooking classes with our culinary tean are one of the most popular and memorable activities at Makepeace Island. Whether you’re an enthusiastic home cook or simply looking for a fun, interactive experience with family, friends or colleagues, each class is designed to be relaxed, hands-on and incredibly enjoyable.
Every cooking class is tailored to your group and can be woven into your stay as both an activity and a dining experience. Guests learn professional techniques, enjoy plenty of laughter along the way, and finish by enjoying what they’ve created together.
With more than four years as a co-owner of The Cooking School Noosa, Chef Zeb brings a wealth of expertise, personality and passion to every class. It’s an experience that guests consistently describe as a highlight of their stay.
There is no set itinerary at Makepeace Island, your stay is completely tailored to your group. Whether you’d like to fill your days with adventure or simply slow down and relax, our team will help curate the perfect balance.
Included activities can include kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, tennis, basketball, swimming in our 500,00L pool or 15 person heated spa, sunset cruises, cooking classes, cocktail masterclasses, lawn games, outdoor movie experiences, arts and crafts for children, island treasure hunts and plenty of beautiful spaces to simply unwind.
Not at all. There is no expectation that you fill every moment of your stay. Some guests arrive with a packed itinerary of cooking classes, water sports, sunset cruises and wellness experiences, while others are perfectly content spending their days reading by the pool, enjoying long lunches, watching the kangaroos wander by or simply soaking up the peace and privacy of the island.
Absolutely. While many guests find they never want to leave once they arrive, you’re welcome to come and go from the island throughout your stay.
Makepeace Island is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the Sunshine Coast. It’s just a 7-minute boat transfer to Noosa Marina. Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach are approximately 25 minutes away by boat, making it easy to spend a morning shopping, enjoying the beach or walking through the spectacular Noosa National Park before returning to your private island sanctuary.
We’re located in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions and encourage guests to experience everything Noosa has to offer, from beaches, national parks and hinterland villages to golf courses, markets and local producers. Of course, it’s equally common for guests to arrive with big plans to explore, only to discover that the island itself is exactly where they want to be. More often than not, those plans are quietly abandoned in favour of another afternoon by the pool, a sunset cruise or simply enjoying the rare luxury of having a private island all to yourselves.
Yes. Massage treatments can arranged on the island during your stay, allowing you to fully unwind without leaving your private sanctuary. We can also organise private yoga and personal training sessions, all tailored to your group’s preferences.
These wellness experiences are available at an additional cost and can be scheduled around your itinerary.
For guests seeking a broader range of beauty and spa treatments, we recommend visiting our preferred off-site partner, Ikatan Spa. One of Australia’s most highly awarded day spas, Ikatan shares a beautiful Balinese-inspired atmosphere that complements the Makepeace experience perfectly. We are happy to arrange return boat and vehicle transfers, making it an effortless addition to your stay.
Absolutely. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at Makepeace Island, and you don’t even need to leave the jetty to enjoy it. The Noosa River is teeming with fish, and guests regularly catch bream, flathead and tailor right from the island.
Our skipper is on hand to lead the experience, taking care of all the baiting, hooks and the “slimy stuff,” so you can simply enjoy the fun of fishing without any of the fuss. Whether it’s your first time holding a rod or you’re a seasoned angler, it’s a relaxed activity that guests of all ages love.
For those looking for a bigger adventure, we can also arrange half-day or full-day offshore fishing charters with one of the region’s most experienced local fishermen (at an additional cost). Depending on the season, you may target species such as tuna, snapper, pearl perch and many others in the pristine waters off the Sunshine Coast.
Whether you’re hoping to reel in dinner from the jetty or chase trophy fish offshore, we’re happy to tailor the experience to suit your group.
Absolutely. Makepeace Island was designed to be enjoyed by every generation, and welcoming families with young children is one of our greatest joys. Some of our most treasured memories are watching children experience the freedom of having an entire private island to explore.
While Makepeace is not a resort with a kids’ club, our team works closely with parents to create a series of different experiences to keep the kids entertained.
There’s plenty to keep little ones engaged, from swimming in the lagoon-style pool, water sports, fishing from the jetty, arts and crafts, lawn games, movie nights under the stars, treasure hunts and roasting marshmallows around the firepit. We can also tailor children’s activities and menus to suit your family’s ages and interests, creating a holiday that’s just as memorable for the youngest guests as it is for the adults.
As a private island surrounded by water, we do ask that children be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Most families find that the privacy of exclusive use gives them something increasingly rare, the freedom for children to play, explore and make lifelong memories in a safe, secluded environment without sharing the space with anyone else.
Yes. Whilst it is not an inclusive cost, guests often hire nannies during their stay. Babysitting is most commonly requested in the evenings. As the accommodation is spread across the island, many families choose to have a nanny stay in the villa with sleeping children while the adults enjoy a long dinner, cocktails by the pool or an evening around the firepit. It provides peace of mind while allowing everyone to fully relax and enjoy the experience.
For families with very young children, many choose to sleep in the Bali House, which is located just a few metres from the main entertaining and dining areas. This allows parents to remain close by while children are asleep, often reducing or eliminating the need for a babysitter.
We’ll happily discuss your family’s needs before you arrive and arrange the most suitable childcare solution to ensure everyone can make the most of their time on the island.
Makepeace Island is a dream destination for teenagers. With an entire private island to themselves, there’s plenty of space to be adventurous, competitive and, most importantly, have fun.
Some of our most popular activities for teens include tubing behind the boat, fishing from the jetty, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, basketball, tennis, swimming in the lagoon-style pool, and cooking classes with Executive Chef Zeb Gilbert. We can also organise island wide scavenger hunts and our signature Mini Olympics, where teams compete in a series of fun and often hilarious challenges designed to get everyone involved. It’s amazing how quickly even the most reluctant teenagers become fiercely competitive!
As the sun sets, the fun continues with outdoor movie nights under the stars, bonfires with toasted marshmallows, late-night fishing and quality time with family and friends.
One of the greatest luxuries of Makepeace is that teenagers have the freedom to roam, explore and be independent within the privacy of your own exclusive-use island. Without other guests around, they quickly put their phones away and become immersed in experiences that create the kind of memories they’ll still be talking about years later.
Absolutely. Many of Australia’s leading companies choose Makepeace Island because it offers something that’s increasingly difficult to find, complete privacy, absolute exclusivity and the freedom to think without distraction.
When you book Makepeace, the entire island is yours. There are no other guests, no competing events, no interruptions and no need to leave the property for accommodation, dining or activities. Your team can move seamlessly from strategy sessions and workshops to lunches, cooking classes, water sports, sunset cruises and dinners under the stars, all without losing momentum.
Our corporate retreats are never one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re planning an executive leadership retreat, board meeting, incentive trip, planning session or team reward, we’ll design an itinerary around your objectives. Some groups spend their days in structured meetings with breaks for wellness activities, while others prefer informal conversations over shared experiences such as cooking classes, fishing, Mini Olympics or scavenger hunts.
One of the greatest advantages of Makepeace is the balance between productivity and connection. The island naturally encourages meaningful conversations, creative thinking and stronger relationships, while still delivering an unforgettable luxury experience. Many guests tell us that some of their most important business conversations didn’t happen in the boardroom they happened around the firepit, on a sunset cruise or over an exceptional meal.
Yes. Makepeace Island has multiple indoor and outdoor meeting spaces that can be configured for strategy sessions, workshops, board meetings and presentations.
Our main meeting space is a boardroom like no other, set overlooking the pool, surrounded by lush island gardens and offering complete privacy from prying eyes and ears. With exclusive use of the entire island, your group can speak freely, think clearly and focus without interruption.
We can also create more relaxed breakout spaces across the island. Whether you’re hosting a formal presentation or a creative planning session, we’ll tailor the setup to suit your team and the purpose of your retreat.
Absolutely. Team building at Makepeace Island is never a collection of generic activities. Every experience is thoughtfully designed around your group’s objectives, whether that’s improving communication, celebrating success, strengthening relationships or simply rewarding your team.
Popular experiences include cooking masterclasses with Executive Chef Zeb Gilbert, scavenger hunts, our signature Mini Olympics, water sports, wellness sessions, sunset cruises and collaborative problem solving activities.
Because your group has exclusive use of the island, every activity feels personal and immersive. There are no spectators and no competing groups, just an environment that naturally encourages collaboration, connection and plenty of laughter.
Whether you’re looking for high-energy competition or meaningful shared experiences, we’ll curate a program that reflects your team’s personality and leaves everyone feeling more connected than when they arrived.
Getting to Makepeace Island is part of the experience. Your stay begins with a private boat transfer from Noosa Marina, where our team will welcome you before escorting you on a short cruise along the beautiful Noosa River.
The marina is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport and approximately 90 minutes from Brisbane International Airport, making Makepeace Island easily accessible for both Australian and international guests.
From Noosa Marina, it’s just a seven-minute private boat transfer to the island. As you cruise towards Makepeace, you’ll leave the mainland behind and arrive at your own private island sanctuary. There are no crowds, no reception desk and no queues just your dedicated team waiting on the jetty to welcome you.
From the moment you step aboard, your holiday has already begun. We’ll take care of your luggage, settle you into the island and ensure your arrival is as seamless and memorable as the rest of your stay.
Yes. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the island, including all accommodation, indoor living spaces and most outdoor areas.
Whether you need to join a video call, stream a movie under the stars, share holiday photos or simply stay connected, you’ll have reliable internet access throughout your stay.
That said, many guests find themselves using it far less than they expected. With an entire private island at your fingertips, the opportunity to truly disconnect from the everyday often becomes one of the most treasured parts of the Makepeace experience
Yes. Makepeace Island has excellent mobile reception across the property, with all major Australian networks generally providing reliable coverage.
Whether you need to make calls, stay in touch with family or manage a little work while you’re away, you’ll have no trouble staying connected.
Yes. Your stay includes discreet daily housekeeping and evening turndown service, ensuring your accommodation remains beautifully presented throughout your visit.
Our team services each villa while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or one of the island’s many activities, allowing you to return to a refreshed and immaculately prepared space. In the evening, we’ll prepare your villa for a restful night’s sleep with our signature turndown service.
We also offer complimentary on-island laundering of your personal clothing during your stay. Whether you’ve been enjoying the river, travelling for an extended period or simply want to pack a little lighter, our team will wash, dry and neatly return your garments so you can focus on relaxing.
From replenishing amenities and refreshing towels to the thoughtful touches you might not even notice, our housekeeping team works quietly behind the scenes so everything feels effortless. It’s all part of the seamless, personalised service that defines the Makepeace Island experience.
Think relaxed luxury. Makepeace Island is designed to feel effortless, so you won’t need to pack much.
We recommend bringing swimwear, resort wear, comfortable shoes or sandals, activewear if you’d like to enjoy the island’s activities, and a light jumper is also a good idea for cooler evenings by the firepit or on a sunset cruise.
Everything else is taken care of. Luxury bathroom amenities, hairdryers, pool towels, robes and slippers are all provided, and our team can even launder your clothing during your stay, allowing you to pack light.
Every guest’s needs are different, so we encourage you to contact us before booking to discuss your group’s specific accessibility requirements.
Yes. Guests are welcome to arrive by helicopter. While there isn’t a helipad on Makepeace Island itself, helicopters can land at the North Shore Rural Fire Brigade, located just two minutes across the river from the island.
From there, our team will meet you and transfer you by private boat directly to Makepeace Island, ensuring a seamless arrival experience.
If you’re planning to arrive by helicopter, simply let us know during the planning process and we’ll coordinate the landing logistics, timings and your boat transfer so everything is ready for your arrival. It’s a spectacular way to begin your island escape.
Yes. Makepeace Island has a small outdoor gym overlooking the island, perfect for guests who’d like to maintain their fitness routine while away.
There’s also a walking track that winds around the back of the island, offering a peaceful way to stretch your legs while taking in the river and natural surroundings.
If you’re looking for something more challenging, we’re happy to arrange private river transfers to the spectacular Noosa National Park, home to one of Australia’s most iconic coastal walking tracks. It’s the perfect option for guests wanting a longer hike with breathtaking ocean views.
We can also arrange private personal training sessions, yoga or wellness classes on the island (additional charges apply), allowing you to tailor your fitness experience to suit your goals.
Whether your idea of exercise is a sunrise workout, a gentle yoga session or simply a scenic walk, we’ll help you find the perfect balance during your stay.
Absolutely. We can arrange private airport transfers from both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport at an additional cost.
Your chauffeur will meet you at the airport and transfer you directly to Noosa Marina, where our team will be waiting to welcome you aboard your private boat. From there, it’s just a seven-minute cruise to Makepeace Island.
Hastings Street is approximately 25 minutes from Makepeace Island by boat. It’s an easy trip if you’d like to spend time exploring Noosa’s famous boutiques and Main Beach, or enjoy a walk through the spectacular Noosa National Park.
Many guests choose to head into Hastings Street for a morning or afternoon before returning to the peace and privacy of the island. We can arrange private boat transfers to suit your plans, making it easy to enjoy the best of both worlds.
That said, it’s surprisingly common for guests to arrive with plans to explore Noosa, only to discover that once they settle into island life, they simply don’t want to leave.
