Summary
Eco accommodation with 8 cottages, café/bar, manager’s house & strong revenue—set inside Wellington National Park. Rare lifestyle & investment business.
Revenue
$20,000 pm
Rent
$920 pm
Expenses
$3,500 pm
Net Profit
$15,850 pm
Location Details
333 wellington forest rd Wellington mill
Set inside Wellington National Park, surrounded by forest, wildlife and walking trails. Heritage-listed cottages, café/bar, manager’s house and onsite parking in a peaceful eco-tourism destination.
Potential
This business has huge potential for growth, with high demand for eco-tourism, school camps, family getaways and small events. Opportunities include expanding catering, hosting weddings and retreats, adding glamping sites (subject to approvals), reopening café full-time, increasing marketing and partnering with local tourism operators. Strong repeat customers and excellent location inside Wellington National Park support long-term growth.
Skills
Ideal for a couple, family or hospitality operator. No special qualifications required. Basic customer service, housekeeping and food handling skills are enough. Experience in accommodation, café/restaurant operations or tourism is helpful but not essential, as full training can be provided. A chef or manager can easily run the café/bar and accommodation together. Suits motivated operators looking for a lifestyle business in nature.
Hours
Flexible hours. Current operator runs café part-time and cottages as needed.
Lease
DBCA lease, 5% turnover rent, with option to extend up to 20 years.”
Employees
Currently operated by one owner with casual staff used only when required. New owners can run as a couple or hire part-time housekeeping and café staff. Low staff needs keep costs down and allow flexibility.
Reason for Sale
The current owner is managing the entire operation alone while also balancing family commitments. The business has strong growth potential, but requires more hands-on support than one person can provide. This creates an excellent opportunity for a couple, family or partnership to take over and expand.
About the Business
Wellington Forest Cottages has operated in Wellington National Park for many years and is well known among families, schools and local visitors. The property includes a manager’s house, dedicated office space and large open grounds suitable for camping. The business attracts strong repeat customers and already has confirmed future bookings, making it a trusted and well-established destination.
Due to the large open space on the property, there is also strong potential to introduce glamping and camping facilities, which are currently in high demand in the Ferguson Valley region. Adding glamping tents and nature-based camping experiences will attract eco-tourists, couples and adventure travellers seeking unique outdoor accommodation, further increasing visitor numbers and revenue for the business.
History
Wellington Forest Cottages has operated in the Wellington Mill and Ferguson Valley region for many years, providing unique accommodation within the natural surroundings of Wellington National Park. The business has established a strong reputation among families, tourists, school groups and outdoor enthusiasts. Over time, it has developed repeat clientele, online booking channels and a loyal customer base. The property continues to benefit from the growing popularity of nature-based tourism and offers significant future growth potential.
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