Cape Tribulation, Queensland
TRANQUIL LODGE IN THE REMOTE CAPE TRIBULATION READY FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH - 2822MF
Offers Over $3M Seriously Considered
Business Description
Well-known accommodation facility located in Cape Tribulation, which is part of the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland, Australia.
1. Location: Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is situated in Cape Tribulation, a region known for its unique combination of rainforest and coral reef environments. This area is part of the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world.
1. Accommodation: The lodge offers a variety of accommodation options, including rooms, cabins, and eco-friendly lodges. These accommodations are often designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
1. Facilities at the lodge include a restaurant and bar where guests can enjoy meals and refreshments. Swimming pools or other recreational amenities.
1. Activities: Given its location in the Daintree Rainforest, guests at the lodge may have access to various nature-based activities. This could include guided rainforest walks, birdwatching, and exploring nearby beaches. Additionally, Cape Tribulation is close to the Great Barrier Reef, allowing for reef-based excursions.
1. Eco-Friendly Focus: Many rainforest lodges, including Ferntree Rainforest Lodge, emphasize sustainable and eco-friendly practices. They often take measures to minimize their environmental impact and contribute to the conservation of the surrounding natural habitats.
The property features:
- 20 Garden Loft rooms, double story, sleeps up to 4 people,
- 5 private cabins, single story, sleeps up to 2 people,
- 8 Standard rooms, single story, sleeps up to 3 people,
- 2 Family rooms, single story, self-contained unit, sleeps up to 8 people,
- 15 + onsite staff accommodation,
- Generous size onsite management home with private pool, two fenced backyards and commercial kitchen. Alternatively, can be used as a private function area.
- Onsite restaurant, seats up to 80 people with two outside seating huts,
- Resort pool surrounded by lush rainforest.
- Recent upgrade to new solar panel and battery system for reduced fuel costs.
Turnover: Average 3 Year Annual Revenue of $1,600,000
Adjusted Net Profit: Average 3 Year Annual EBITDA of $410,000
Return on Investment 12.5%
Contact Antonio Curulli from Tourism Brokers for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Property ID: 2822MF (quote when enquiring)
Property Code: 5282
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Located in Cape Tribulation within the Daintree Rainforest, offering rare rainforest-to-reef appeal and strong nature-based tourism draw, remote setting suited to eco-tourists.
2. Well-known, established lodge positioned for "next phase of growth", signalling brand recognition and redevelopment potential.
3. Diverse accommodation mix totalling 35 units, including 20 Garden Loft rooms, 5 private cabins, 8 Standard rooms and 2 self-contained Family rooms, allowing varied guest segmentation and group bookings.
4. Family rooms sleep up to 8 people, Garden Lofts sleep up to 4, Standard rooms up to 3 and cabins up to 2, supporting both family and couple markets.
5. Onsite restaurant with capacity for 80 patrons plus two outdoor seating huts, backed by a commercial kitchen, enabling F&B revenue and event hosting.
6. Generous onsite management home with private pool, two fenced backyards and commercial kitchen, usable as revenue-generating private function space or owner accommodation.
7. Resort pool set within lush rainforest, providing a strong guest amenity and marketable experiential feature.
8. Substantial onsite staff accommodation for 15+ personnel, supporting operational resilience and seasonal staffing needs.
9. Recent upgrade to solar panels and battery system, reducing fuel costs and strengthening the lodge’s eco-friendly credentials.
10. Financial performance shows Average 3 Year Annual Revenue of $1.6M and Average 3 Year Annual EBITDA of $410,000, indicating solid profitability.
11. Reported Return on Investment of 12.5%, signalling an attractive yield for potential buyers given location and operational assets.
