$1,500,000

Childers Eco-lodge is located just 8km from Childers in the Bundaberg Region which is considered one of the fruit and salad bowls of the country.
The Eco-lodge is easily accessible, just 3km from the main Bruce Highway, and 4 hours drive north of Brisbane.

Childers Eco-lodge is a freehold purpose-built 50 bed backpackers hostel in a beautiful country setting, catering to the in-demand working holiday maker sector.
Set on 28 acres, guests can swing in a hammock, relax around the campfire under the stars, spot native bird and wildlife, bushwalk, watch movies in the 18 seat cinema, play football or volleyball, and workout in the gym in their down time.
Guests are predominantly UK and Europeans aged 18-30 who seek to complete 88 days fruit picking work to gain an extra year on their working holiday visa.
Significant operating cost reductions have been realized through the use of low energy electrics, solar power, gas hot water and cooking, onsite rainwater storage and bore, shower timers, composting toilets and onsite greywater
treatment.
The property has Development Approval and infrastructure in place for 61 beds offering significant
expansion potential. (3 more buildings can be added)
In addition to providing accommodation, a large part of the business is liaising with local farmers on their casual labour
needs and acting as a 'Private Employment Agent' placing backpackers in seasonal work.
The Hostel consists of
• Two buildings with 4 quad dorms in each
• One building with 3 quad dorms one bathroom (2 showers 2 toilets).
• One bathroom block with 4 showers 4 toilets,
• 3 commercial coin operated washing machines.
• A kitchen block, 80% stainless benchtops throughout.
• Recreational/cinema building.
• 4 bedroom managers residence also houses the reception and office.

The Business is currently operated by 2 fulltime staff and one part time staff member
Turnover has grown exponentially since opening in October 2013 and strong relationships are in place with local growers sourcing labour from Childers Eco-lodge.
Further information and financial details would be provided after confidentiality requirements have been completed.

Please do not hesitate to call or email your exclusive Harcourts Ignite agent Rhys on 0437 457 575.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.