Summary
This 2428 sqm land features a 1200 sqm building, an undercover bar, a patio, and a beer garden. It is a licensed café/bar, available for sale because the owner is retiring after 30 years of service.
Location Details
2539 Mossman Daintree Road
Prime opportunity on Great Barrier Reef Drive, leading to Daintree and Cape Tribulation. This corner site, surrounded by breathtaking natural wonders, offers excellent visibility and strong tourist traffic, making it a gem for tourism potential!
Potential
The café closed its doors in November 2024, marking the end of a much-loved chapter in the community. For years, it was more than a place to eat—it was a bustling hub for tour buses, self-drive tourists, and locals alike. With its warm atmosphere and strong reputation, the café built lasting connections and a loyal following. Beyond daytime service, it also hosted popular Friday night open mic events, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the area.
Skills
Ideal for a visionary operator with hospitality or business management skills. With current food and liquor licences, the site offers endless potential—revive the café, expand, or reimagine the space entirely. The canvas is yours.
Hours
The on-premises liquor license operates daily from 10:00 AM to midnight.
The food license operating hours as desired.
Reason for Sale
From the owner:
"After 30 wonderful years, it's time to pass this beloved café into new hands. Crossroads Café has been more than just a business—it's been a place of connections, stories, and shared moments."
This is more than just a café; it embodies a lifestyle, a thriving business, and a dream location all in one!
About the Business
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-known hospitality site in one of Far North Queensland’s most iconic locations. Situated at 2539 Mossman Daintree Road on the strategic corner where the road splits toward Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Village, this commercial property is located directly along the famous Great Barrier Reef Drive. With over 2.2 million visitors to the Douglas Shire in 2024 alone, the potential for growth is enormous.
The Daintree Crossroads Café has long been a cherished stop for travellers and locals alike. Before its closure in November 2024, the café enjoyed strong daily trade from tour bus companies, self-drive tourists exploring the region, and loyal community members. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, welcoming service, and strong local ties, the café offered not just food and beverages, but a gathering space full of warmth and character.
Set on a generous 2,428 sqm parcel of land with approximately 1,200 sqm under roof, the property includes a spacious indoor dining area, a large outdoor patio, a licensed bar, and a lush beer garden—offering flexibility for various uses. The venue also held popular open mic nights on Fridays, adding to its reputation as a vibrant local hotspot. Both a current food licence and an on-premises liquor licence are in place, providing a strong foundation for immediate operation or redevelopment.
Clients ranged from international tourists and adventure-seekers heading into the Daintree, to locals looking for a laid-back meal or cold drink. The café’s location made it a natural pause point for anyone travelling the scenic coastal route. Its accessibility, visibility, and charm made it a standout destination for all.
What makes this property truly unique is its unmatched location and flexibility. Whether you're an experienced hospitality operator, an investor seeking a high-traffic location, or a visionary entrepreneur ready to bring a new concept to life, this site offers endless potential. With room to expand or transform the space, it could evolve into a destination café, restaurant, live music venue, eco-tourism hub, or even a mixed-use development. The possibilities are as wide as your imagination.
This is more than a business—it's a chance to shape an iconic location with a new chapter of success. A strong reputation, an unbeatable location, and a region known for natural beauty and steady tourist flow make this a sound investment for the right buyer.
History
Established over 30 years ago, the Daintree Crossroads Café was born from a simple idea: to create a welcoming stop for travellers and locals in one of the most spectacular locations in Australia. Its strategic corner position on the main road to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation quickly made it a favourite. With consistent tourist flow, loyal community support, and strong drive-by visibility, the café grew into a thriving business and beloved local hub. Its success was rooted in its unbeatable location.
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