An intense bidding war has seen a rarely offered tropical island snatched from the hands of 14 other registered bidders from around Australia by a Queensland family.

Victor Island, one of the very few, privately owned, perpetual leasehold islands located at the southern end of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, sold on April 11 for $2,510,000.

Ray White Surfers Paradise Group Chairman Andrew Bell said the luxurious property, with all the facilities needed to enjoy a dream lifestyle on an unspoilt, eco-friendly paradise, attracted enormous national interest after being listed for sale.

Marketing agent Michael Willems said they ended up with 15 registered bidders and a bidding war that came down to three parties battling it out for 20 minutes.

With a 360-degree oceanfront panorama, the 3.14 hectare property included a newly renovated and stylishly furnished four-bedroom, two bathroom house in which to relax into a luxury island lifestyle.

A separate detached caretakers cottage allows the owner to come and go as they please throughout the year while knowing the property is well maintained.

“The family who bought it will use it for family holidays whether that be weekends or lengthier stays,” said Mr Bell.

Victor Island is easily accessible from Mackay and adjacent to an extended coral reef.

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