*Sigh*
Posted on 12/02/2004 9:03:59 AM PST by missyme
Hollywood mega star Mel Gibson is considering buying a Fijian island.
The Australian Herald Sun paper reports that the Aussie-raised Gibson had been flown by helicopter to Mago Island which is on the market.
The Fiji Times reported first on Gibson's foray into island adventure. No doubt Mel is looking for a place as far away as possible from Hollywood's p.c. crowd.
Gibson could not be contacted for comment and was said to be staying with his family on an estate nearby.
Mago Island's asking price is $19 million.
It was described as having pristine ecology and terrain, rises to 500 feet on its eastern cliffs and fringed entirely by reefs, powder white beaches and turquoise lagoons.
The real Jesusland?
Can I go Mel?
Sounds pretty good to me right about now....
GOOD FOR YOU, MEL!!
It's not the price of the island, it's the cost to get there that hurts.
His Jesusland would put our Jesusland to shame.
Mago Island
5,400 acres
US $15 Million
The Unique Properties Group of Colliers International is pleased to present the exclusive sale offering of Mago Island, Fiji: a rare opportunity to own one of the world's singularly most spectacular private islands.
Mago (pronounced Mungo) Island is one of the largest freehold islands in the southwest Pacific consisting of over 5400 acres (8 square miles) of pristine ecology and varied terrain. Located in the northwest sector of
the Northern Lau Group of islands in Fiji, Mago rises majestically to 670 feet on its eastern cliffs and is fringed entirely by protective reefs, powder white beaches and turquoise lagoons. The rich volcanic soil is evident in the lush, expansive interior plain and is considered by locals to be among the most fertile land in the region. A wide variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and other flora flourish profusely. Mango, coconut, grapefruit, mandarin, guava and papaya to name just a few proliferate in natural abundance.
Mago Island's outstanding physical attributes also include, two lagoons: a rare inland navigable lagoon on the northern side which is accessible by small craft; and an external reef protected lagoon which is rich in sea life and benefits from a protected fishery. The perimeter lagoon also has three beautiful islands off the southern shore - Edward, Goat (Magolailai), and Kid Islands, all of which are included in this sale offering. The largest of these three islands - Goat Island - is approximately 15 to 20 acres. One of the Island's most extraordinary features is its abundance of free flowing natural artesian spring waters. Analysis indicates that this valuable natural resource is of superb quality virtually unlimited quantity.
Located in the northwest sector of the Northern Lau group of islands in Fiji, the Island rises majestically to 670 feet on its eastern cliffs and is fringed entirely by protective reefs, powder white beaches and turquoise lagoons. The rich volcanic soil is evident in the lush, expansive interior plain and is considered by locals to be among the most fertile lands in the region. A wide variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and other flora flourish profusely. Mango, coconut, grapefruit, mandarin, guava and papaya to name just a few proliferate in natural abundance.
* Approximately 5411 acres of tropical paradise
* The largest privately owned fee simple island in the South Pacific
* Natural and abundant pure artesian spring water
* A complete village with 35 residents (all employees or their families), two room schoolhouse, plantation buildings, loading pier, roads, plantation facilities, owner's residence, manager's residence, 14 employees homes, office, laundry, butcher shop and store;
* An abundance of tropical vegetation including copra (coconut), Mango, papaya, grapefruit, mandarin, banana, guava, taro, cassava and much more
* Vehicles, generators, bulldozer, 400+ head of cattle, 16 horses, 300 goats, pigs and other domestic and non-domesticated livestock;
* A vast interior plain that was once the largest sugar plantation and finest cotton plantation in the South Pacific
* A protected tropical perimeter lagoon with extensive sea life and magnificent marine resources and a fringe of breathtaking sugar-sand beaches
* An inland navigable lagoon that provides excellent year-round protection for small vessels
* Excellent development opportunities including favorable government concessions for tourism development and several superior locations for resort style developments and landing strips
Mago Island is offered on the basin of a freehold transfer of title at a price of US$15 Million. The offering includes all equipment, vehicles, livestock and goodwill.
*Sigh*
Certainly pocket change for Mel.
Or going to make a movie there.
Can we send all the libs there to stay? Forever?
Good for him....he followed his conscience and it paid off very well........that's awesome.
He can buy it, use it in a film and make it a write off.
Criminy ... I'd love to work there. If he needs computer support or a ranch hand I'd be all for it.
Perfect! I was looking for an island getaway. ; )
I bet it's a pristine reef around that island.
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