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If youre sick of British weather endless cold, miserable cloudy days with a week of heatwave thrown in why not park yourself up on your very own private island in Australia?

ONS data from 2013 showed that, on average, around 43,000 Brits emigrate to Australia each year.

While the cost of a house in Australia's biggest city Sydney has skyrocketed, there is currently an entire island for sale for just $495,000 AUD (291,000).

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This is a fraction of the cost it would be to buy a house or apartment in London and comparitively you can buy a two-bedroom flat in Newcastle for the same price.

Wedge island, the tropical island off the coast of Sunshine state Queensland, has had its price slashed as owners are looking for a quick sale.

The 23-acre island sits five kilometres off the coast of the mainland and the average temperature for July (Australian winter) is 21.4 degrees celsius. Yep, the same as a British summer.

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The island was originally listed for $850,000 AUD (500,000) by the owners a group of friends from Queensland who reportedly used it as their private party paradise.

Wedge island comes complete with boat mooring, rainwater tanks, a bio-toilet, electricity generator and gas hot water but it lacks a house.

The listing stated: The owner has created the magic on the island ready for new owners, who can take the island to the next level by building their island get away home.

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Selling agent Richard Vanhoff said the island has been listed for 12 months: It was a party island for a group of single guys. They had a sort of golf course on the top and they used it for chipping, fishing and partying.

The reason they are selling is they are growing up a little bit, getting girlfriends and are spending more time elsewhere.

He added that the island is a prime development opportunity: The waters are teeming with fish and crayfish. Im told by the owner you have to hide behind a tree at times to bait your hook.

There are places to see on island, such as small private sandy beaches and water sports, diving, wake boarding or simply just exploring the island.

The grasslands on the island are perfect for all social activities, or just looking out over the waters to the other islands whilst preparing evening meal or BBQ and drinking your favourite beverage whilst you watch the sunset on another amazing day in the Keppels.

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