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Investment option in tourist mecca

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A BACKPACKER­S retreat with uninterrup­ted ocean views on Magnetic Island is set to attract investors, as it is offered to market with tenant Base Backers of Tourism Adventure Group.

Base Backpacker­s, located at 1 Nelly Bay Rd, is offered for sale via an expression­s of interest campaign run by marketing agents Christian Tsalikis and Leon Alaban of Savills.

Savills Hotels senior executive Christian Tsalikis said the offering would stand as a secure investment, underpinne­d by the lease to Base Backpacker­s.

“Tourism Adventure Group owns and operates 28 backpacker­s across Australia and New Zealand through their three brands – Base, Nomads and United,” Mr Tsalikis said.

Base Backpacker­s is located on a 1.068 hectare site, developed with the main building occupying 1244sq m.

The property comprises 186 beds, 11 campsites, plus food and beverage facilities.

Savills Hotels director Leon Alaban said the location attracted both internatio­nal and domestic tourists who want to experience the best of what Queensland has to offer.

“The offering provides investors with the ideal beachfront asset, a solid covenant with a lease to Base Backpacker­s, who operate a business that procures an excellent trading history”, Mr Alaban said.

Expression­s of interest to purchase

Base Backpacker­s close at 4pm on Wednesday, December 5.

 ?? Photo: Abbie Chatfield ?? ENVIABLE OUTLOOK: Base Backpacker­s, Magnetic Island, is for sale via an expression­s of interest campaign.
Photo: Abbie Chatfield ENVIABLE OUTLOOK: Base Backpacker­s, Magnetic Island, is for sale via an expression­s of interest campaign.

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