Gin Gin, Queensland
Purpose built Hostel in key farming area - Must be sold!
Expression of Interest
Business Description
Seasonal Accommodation in the Heart of Queensland’s Farming Region
With the owners redirecting their focus to other business interests, this high-quality accommodation asset is offered below replacement cost, presenting outstanding value for an investor seeking scale, flexibility, and long-term upside.
Occupying a prominent 4,962 m² corner site in the centre of Gin Gin, the Harvest Hostel is a near-new, purpose-built accommodation lodge strategically positioned just off the Bruce Highway and approximately 50 kilometres from Bundaberg. The location places it at the centre of one of Queensland’s most active fruit-picking and farming regions, with consistent demand from seasonal agricultural workers and backpackers.
Freehold Going Concern
Secure ownership of both land and business, offering flexibility of use and strong long-term fundamentals.
Accommodation
- Three (3) two-storey dormitory buildings
- Licensed for 148 beds, currently configured for 128 beds
- Flexible room configurations to suit seasonal or longer-stay demand
- Shared bathroom facilities designed for high-occupancy use
Guest & Operational Facilities
- Large commercial-scale shared kitchen
- Self-service laundry
- TV lounge and expansive communal / social areas
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Housekeeping facilities
- Reception / management office and supporting infrastructure
The design emphasises durability, efficiency, and community-style living — ideal for workforce and backpacker accommodation.
Liquor Licence
A liquor licence is in place, offering optional upside for future operators. The space has historically been utilised as a social area rather than an active bar.
Trading & Operations
The hostel has recommenced trading this season following a short operational pause and presents in clean, modern condition, ready for immediate occupancy.
Historic performance demonstrates weekly revenues exceeding $12,000 during peak periods, with prior trading figures available to qualified buyers.
The business operates with an offsite manager on a commission basis, with labour supplemented through work-for-accommodation arrangements, providing a cost-efficient operating model.
Investment Highlights
- Modern, purpose-built asset
- Scale rarely seen in regional Queensland hostels
- Strong seasonal demand drivers
- Offered below build cost
- Flexible accommodation use
- Immediate operational capability
This is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial, income-generating freehold accommodation asset in a tightly held agricultural region.
For further details or to arrange a private inspection, please contact:
Nathan Eades or Joel McCartin
** Ras360 Property Solutions - Specialists in Motels | Hotels | Pubs | Parks | Management Rights **
NB: Revenue and Nett Profit are annualised from part year figures
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Freehold going concern, ownership of land and business offers buyer flexibility and long-term asset security.
2. Offered below replacement cost, presenting immediate capital-value upside.
3. Prominent 4,962 m2 corner site in central Gin Gin, directly off the Bruce Highway, approximately 50 kilometres from Bundaberg.
4. Purpose-built, near-new hostel designed for durability, efficiency and community-style living, suited to workforce and backpacker markets.
5. Large scale capacity, licensed for 148 beds and currently configured for 128 beds, rare scale for regional Queensland hostels.
6. Flexible room configurations and shared facilities enable seasonal or longer-stay demand management.
7. Turnkey guest and operational infrastructure including commercial-scale kitchen, self-service laundry, TV lounge, expansive communal areas, Wi‑Fi, housekeeping facilities and reception/management office.
8. Existing liquor licence provides optional revenue or amenity enhancement, historically used as a social area rather than a full bar.
9. Recommenced trading this season in clean, modern condition, ready for immediate occupancy and income generation.
10. Demonstrated peak weekly revenues exceeding $12,000, with historic trading figures available to qualified buyers.
11. Cost-efficient operating model with an offsite manager on commission and labour supplemented via work-for-accommodation arrangements.
12. Strong, consistent demand drivers from one of Queensland’s busiest fruit-picking and farming regions, supporting seasonal occupancy and long-term fundamentals.
