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 provides flexibility and long-term security.
2. Offered below replacement cost, presenting potential immediate value uplift for an investor.
3. Prominent 4,962 m² corner site in central Gin Gin, located just off the Bruce Highway and about 50 kilometres from Bundaberg.
4. Positioned at the heart of a high-demand fruit-picking and farming region, consistent seasonal demand from agricultural workers and backpackers.
5. Near-new, purpose-built asset comprising three two-storey dormitory buildings, designed for durability and efficiency.
6. Licensed for 148 beds, currently configured for 128 beds, flexible room configurations to suit seasonal or longer-stay demand.
7. Large commercial-scale shared kitchen, self-service laundry, TV lounge, expansive communal areas, Wi-Fi and housekeeping facilities support high-occupancy operation.
8. Liquor licence in place, providing optional revenue upside; historically used as a social area rather than an active bar.
9. Recently recommenced trading in clean, modern condition, ready for immediate occupancy and income generation.
10. Historic peak weekly revenues exceeding $12,000 during busy periods, with full prior trading figures available to qualified buyers.
11. Low-cost operating model, with an offsite manager on commission and labour supplemented via work-for-accommodation arrangements.
12. Scale and capacity rarely seen in regional Queensland hostels, energy rating 4.5 indicating moderate energy efficiency.
