Overview
The City of Wagga Wagga is inviting expressions of interest from experienced hospitality operators to lease and run the Airport Café, located inside the Wagga Wagga Airport terminal at Forest Hill.
As one of the busiest regional airports in NSW, the airport handles over 210,000 passengers annually and connects to major cities with more than 40 flights each week. It is also a growing hub for business, training, and aviation activity.
This is a unique opportunity to establish a café in a high-traffic location and contribute to the region’s expanding tourism and economic sector.
Interested applicants must provide a business plan, details of relevant hospitality experience, and evidence of financial capacity.
About the Space
| Size and layout | The café offers approximately 27m2 of lease space, with an additional licensed seating area available for café patrons to enjoy. |
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| Location and accessibility | Situated within the airport terminal, the café benefits from a continuous flow of visitors and excellent exposure to high foot traffic. Both the terminal and café are thoughtfully designed to ensure full accessibility for all. |
| Amenities | The café features generous storage space and includes a dedicated restroom? The Lessee is to supply commercial appliances, refrigeration, payment systems, and customer seating. There may be an opportunity to utilise existing equipment and seating? |
| Utilities and services | The property is equipped with essential utilities and amenities, including water, gas, electricity, heating and cooling, Wi-Fi, waste disposal, and security systems. |
| Branding and marketing | Potential for signage placement to enhance brand visibility. |
| Trading hours (minimum) | Monday through to Sunday - 6am-7pm. (Including Public Holidays). Sunday - 7:30am-6:30pm. |
Documents
For a full breakdown of the Expression of Interest, please download and read the information pack linked below:
Airport Cafe EOI - Information Pack 5.6 MB Download
Airport Cafe EOI - Submission Form 61.1 KB Download
Location
Contact Information
For further clarification or information concerning the EOI, please contact:
Matt Dombrovski
Property Coordinator
dombrovski.matthew@wagga.nsw.gov.au
1300 292 442
Steph Wilson
Senior Property Officer
wilson.stephanie@wagga.nsw.gov.au
1300 292 442
Submission Process
Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, XX Month 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must:
- Complete the attached EOI application form
- Address all selection criteria in detail
- Include relevant supporting documents (e.g. business plan, financial information)
Incomplete submissions, or those that fail to address the criteria or include required documentation by the deadline, will not be assessed.
How to Submit
Expression of Interest submissions must be lodged via one of the following methods:
Electronic Submission - Email to:
engedal.borge@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Hard Copy Submission - Deliver in person to:
Customer Service, Civic Centre
243 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Clearly marked: Council Tender Box
Please note: All submissions become the property of Wagga Wagga City Council and will be managed in accordance with relevant legislation. Information provided will be used for the purpose of evaluating applications and progressing lease negotiations with the preferred applicant.