The lodge, conveniently located on the Princes Highway between Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance, is now open to individuals seeking a lifestyle change or investors interested in acquiring the business and property outright. With a successful operational history spanning over 40 years, it boasts a returning client base and maintains a robust, consistent income.
Specialising in accommodating large groups with on-site catering services, the lodge serves a diverse clientele, including school groups, fishing groups and families. This offering presents exceptional value, priced well below the replacement cost for the land, buildings, and infrastructure. Situated just 800 meters from the Johnsonville Boat Ramp and Park. This property features extensive structures and amenities tailored to hosting large gatherings.
The lodge offers a variety of holiday units, each featuring a spacious kitchen, a comfortable lounge area with a colour TV and DVD player (not all rooms have DVDs), split-system heating/cooling, and generous bathrooms.
- 1 x One bedroom unit, kitchen, bathroom and lounge room.
- 5 x Two-bedroom units, kitchen, bathroom and lounge room. One of these units is wheelchair- and disability-friendly.
- 1 x Three-bedroom/Residence, bathroom, kitchen, lounge.
- 2 Large Lodges: accommodate 30 beds each, with a fully equipped camp kitchen and offer in-house catering options.
The Group Lodge Rooms offer comfort and convenience with six cubicles featuring two sets of bunk beds each (accommodating 4 persons per cubicle), inner-spring mattresses, pillows, mattress protectors, bottom fitted sheets, louvre windows with roller blinds, ceiling fans and lighting. The bathrooms cater to large groups and include disabled facilities, with six toilets and vanity units, five showers, and disabled bathrooms equipped with a shower, toilet, basin and handrails.
The property boasts comprehensive facilities, embodying the essence of a relaxed family holiday environment, including:
- 2 x 26,000-litre water tanks
- 9kW Solar System
- Property wired for generator use
- New hot water systems installed across the property in 2023
- Storage units
- Several boats included
- Gym equipment
- Laundry facilities
- Commercial kitchen with a large walk-in cooler room
- Commercial Marquee Tents
- Undercover Fish Cleaning/Disposal Area
- BBQ area with kitchen facilities
- Surveillance Camera System Monitoring the Main Gate
- Shared Coin Laundry Facilities
- Various Garden Furniture Settings
- Boat Parking and Boat Hire (Boat license not required; conditions apply)
- Fully Fenced Property
Additionally, there are meeting or lounge room facilities suitable for various purposes, including classrooms, meetings, and music rehearsals. These rooms are equipped with split-system air conditioning, wall-mounted 106cm plasma TVs, refrigerators/freezers, and additional power points for overhead projectors.
Location-wise, the lodge offers proximity to various attractions:
- General Store just 100m away
- Johnsonville Boat Ramp and Park is only 800m away
- Opportunities to sample and buy locally fresh fruit
- Access to fishing platforms along the Tambo River
- Exploration of Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park
- Enjoyment of Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park's lakes and wetlands
- Swimming at nearby popular beaches
- Self-Drive Power Boat and Kayak hire
- Enjoyment of biking along the Gippsland Rail Trail
- Exploration of caves at Buchan
- Scenic drives through National Parks
If you're seeking a business with healthy returns and a country lifestyle, then look no further.
