It is known for the Forster (Wallis Island) Airport and a $20 million Australian chateau [2] which was built on land reportedly bought for $290,000 in 1996.
The five-storey Chateau Le Marais, built by antique collectors Andre and Cecile Fink, is one of the most glamorous fishing retreats, considered to be self-sufficient with its own electricity generation system and solar panels.
The property is also a private nature reserve, as it adjoins a 584ha national park on the Wallis Island.
[3] The luxurious property was initially intended to serve as the Finks' home and as a showroom for their antiques.
However, following the 2007 financial crisis, the Finks' antique business took a hit and, in 2010, the couple were forced to put up the incomplete mansion for sale in 2010, with a price tag of $20 million.