Located on one of Queensland's most iconic outback travel routes, this freehold hospitality business is more than just a pub - it's a well-loved stopover, a reliable profitable performer, and a place with a story that adds real heart.
Positioned on a 1.01ha (2.5-acre) site along the Peninsula Developmental Road, this is one of the last major service points before Cape York. With limited competition, it draws steady trade from self-drive tourists, contractors, road crews, and locals year-round.
The business includes:
*Bistro - known for hearty, honest meals and a laid-back atmosphere
*A well-maintained campground with powered/unpowered sites, hot showers, and laundry
*A spacious bar with covered outdoor dining and full commercial kitchen
*Additional portable accommodation units (unused commercially, offering upside)
*Ample infrastructure including a tool shed, storage, and potential staff/guest rooms
The pub and campground are highly regarded among Cape travellers, with strong dry-season trade, steady off-peak trade, and big surges during regional events and cultural festivals.
But beyond the numbers, there's something special here: a personal story of friendship, resilience, and regional loyalty that led to this business being brought back to life. It's not just another transaction - there's real meaning behind this one. (Full details available post-NDA.)
Why You'll Want a Closer Look:
*Freehold title included - no lease, no landlord
*Diverse income: bistro, bar, campground, potential accommodation
*High-traffic location and great visibility
*Growth opportunities in food service, events, and room activation
*A local icon with strong foundations and low overheads
Opportunities like this don't come along often - and once you hear the full story, you'll understand why.
Staff No
Varies depending on season.
1 x Full time lunch/dinner chef
1 x full time all rounder during the high season
2 x casuals (plenty of backpackers apply every season
Lease Info
FREEHOLD - included in sale price
Trading Times
Monday to Friday
Lunch 11am-3pm
Dinner 5pm-9pm
Saturday
Lunch 11am-3pm
Dinner 5pm-9pm
Sunday
Lunch12pm-3pm
Dinner 5pm-8pm
Size of Premises
Set on 1.01 hectares (2.5 acres), the site includes a hotel with bar/bistro, cool room, kitchen, coffee nook, and covered outdoor dining, plus gardens and storage. The campground offers grassy powered/unpowered sites, hot showers, a toilet block, and space for vans and trailers. Extras include a tool shed, laundry, 10 bed rooms in total
Opportunity
With a ready-to-use commercial kitchen, flexible indoor/outdoor spaces, and established campground, the Peninsula Hotel has strong potential to expand food service, host events, and offer accommodation in addition to camping. Its prime location near major attractions offers a solid foundation for growth and increased revenue.
