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40 Church Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Expression Of Interest

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$850k - $900k Medium Confidence Calculated based on our search observations.

House 10 Beds 4 Baths 607 m²

Listed: 25th Jul 2026

Updated: 17 hours ago

Overview

This rare opportunity combines a well-established hospitality business with its underlying freehold real estate, set just moments from key locales such as the beach, Port Macquarie's CBD, and an array of dining and shopping destinations. Situated on a sizeable 607sqm parcel, the property is known for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere complemented by strong operational history and excellent traveler reputation.

Designed to accommodate groups comfortably, the backpackers’ property includes seven guest bedrooms capable of housing up to 28 guests, supported by separate male and female amenities. Communal facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, spacious lounges, and outdoor alfresco areas with BBQ facilities, ideal for social interaction and relaxation. Recreational offerings such as games rooms, picnic areas, landscaped gardens, and sun terraces enhance the guest experience.

Additionally, a self-contained three-bedroom manager’s apartment provides comfortable live-in accommodation, complete with modern conveniences and free Wi-Fi accessible throughout the property. Practical features like guest laundry services and ample nearby free parking complement the business's operational efficiency.

Its strategic location places guests within easy walking distance to popular natural attractions such as Town Beach and Oxley Beach, local entertainment venues, shopping centers, and sporting facilities, alongside unique sites like the Koala Hospital and coastal walking tracks. The proximate Port Macquarie Airport, only around 4.3 kilometers away, improves accessibility for domestic travelers.

Having earned accolades such as ‘Best Small Hostel in Oceania in 2024’, the property enjoys a prominent online presence with consistently positive reviews, reflecting the high standards maintained. This make it a compelling acquisition for investors, experienced operators, or lifestyle buyers looking for an established coastal enterprise secured by freehold ownership in a sought-after NSW Mid North Coast destination.

The property is available through an Expression of Interest process with flexible terms allowing early offers before the closing date of August 21, 2026. The price indication is between $800,000 and $880,000 for the freehold and $275,000 to $300,000 for the business, sold as a going concern and excluding GST.

Local Market Insights

In Port Macquarie, Quiet Listings observed 53 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 60 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,071,462. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 60%, followed by units (12%), and villas (9%). The most active agency for houses in the Port Macquarie area is currently HEM Real Estate, representing 30% of new listings, followed by Lifestyle Group with 21%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

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