The property is predominantly run as a cattle farm, with approximately 120 head of Brahman and Brangus grazing the front 400 acres of highly fertile, low-line country, improved pastures, and natural watering holes which fill with beautiful flowering lilies during the wet season.

The undulating 400 acres at the back end of the property with it's sweeping views over the plains East and West largely remains natural bush with tree lined tracks crossing the many wet season waterways.

The Creek is home to an abundance of natural wildlife, dancing brolgas, wallabies, rainbow lorrikeets, bandicoots and nearby emus are all often spotted.

Although today the property is 800 acres it was once at the centre of thousands of acres and known to locals as Cedar Bend. The historic timber rail cattle yards were built to accommodate thousands of head of cattle that needed to be regularly mustered in and transported in and out to market. The property was iconic in the area for its position on the Old Coach Road which connected Bowen to Proserpine, a vital link for trade and stock in the early 20th century.

About Us

The Creek Whitsundays is a family owned and run property, the owners Daniel and Melissa Ardern live on the property with their young family.

Whilst Daniel's background is on the water as a Marine Engineer and Tugmaster, Melissa is a marketing and event specialist. She has been in management roles for the last 15+ years producing incredible events here in the Whitsundays, Brisbane, Sydney, all across South Australia and Dubai. Their purchase of The Creek in 2024 was a dream come true.

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Melissa is passinate about working closely with every couple to create magically memories with minimal stress. Moments of wonder that roll through effortlessly. Her and her team professionally coordinate all events at The Creek so that the couple and their family are able to be fully present knowing everything is being taken care of behind the scenes.

When the Ardern's aren't busy creating magical moments for couples or working on the farm they're out adventuring on land and sea surrounded by family and friends.