Point Grey Café Lease

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking an experienced hospitality operator to establish and run a new café at Point Grey in Lorne, one of the Great Ocean Road's most visited tourism destinations.

About

The café is located within the popular Point Grey precinct overlooking Louttit Bay and the iconic pier. It is currently being constructed within the new CoOp building as part of the Point Grey redevelopment project, which is revitalising the whole precinct, including new landscaping, amenities and visitor experiences.

Purpose

The café will enhance the visitor experience at Point Grey, providing locals and visitors with a place to relax and enjoy refreshments while exploring, fishing or taking in panoramic ocean views. The successful operator will have the opportunity to activate the café space and provide a welcoming destination for visitors year-round, supporting tourism and creating local employment opportunities.

Scope

• Establishment and operation of a new café at the Point Grey precinct, Lorne
• Delivery of high-quality food, beverage and customer service offerings to locals and visitors year-round

Contractor Requirements

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality food, beverage and customer service offerings

Tender Briefing and Site Inspection

Attendance at one onsite inspection and briefing session is mandatory. Failure to attend an onsite inspection will render a submission ineligible. A site visit and attendance at the briefing are both prerequisites to submission and consideration of a bid.

The premises is currently under construction and is an active work site. Those attending the onsite briefing will be required to undergo a site induction. Attendees must wear closed toe shoes (steel cap preferred) and are encouraged to bring other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a Hi-Vis Vest and hardhat. Only key representatives from each applicant will be permitted to attend; large groups representing one applicant will not be permitted.

Onsite Inspection and Briefing #1

• Date: 13 August 2026
• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Pt Grey, Lorne, 3232, Vic, Australia
• Registration closes: 13 August 2026, 3:00 pm

Onsite Inspection and Briefing #2

• Date: 27 August 2026
• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Pt Grey, Lorne, 3232, Vic, Australia
• Registration closes: 27 August 2026, 3:00 pm

Instructions to Tenderers

Tender documentation and application details can be accessed via the Tenders Victoria Portal. Site inspections and briefing sessions are available as part of the tender process.

Enquiries

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

• Phone: +61 1300 736 533
• Email: info@greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au

Location

• Site: Pt Grey, Lorne, 3232, Vic, Australia
• Map: View on Google Maps