Unearth a rare gem: White Cliffs Underground Motel awaits a visionary buyer
Why settle for ordinary when you can own a piece of outback history? The world’s largest underground motel is up for sale in the NSW Outback!
A rare and intriguing opportunity awaits adventurers, investors, and visionaries alike. The world’s largest underground accommodation—the iconic White Cliffs Underground Motel in outback New South Wales—is officially on the market.
Priced comparably to an average house in Sydney or Melbourne, this unique property offers more than just a chance to own a piece of history; it’s a gateway to a lifestyle or business venture in the heart of Australia’s ‘wild, wild west.’
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Unique slice of Outback hospitality
Nestled beneath the ochre sands of the remote township of White Cliffs, this extraordinary 48-room subterranean retreat is more than a motel. Complete with a licensed restaurant, café, bar, underground conference facility, museum, and on-site accommodation for owner/managers and staff, the White Cliffs Underground Motel is a treasure trove of possibilities.
For decades, guests from around the globe have been drawn to this underground haven, which maintains a constant, year-round temperature of 22 degrees Celsius—a welcome escape from the desert’s extremes. The motel’s origins trace back to the early 1900s, when opal miners carved out their quarters to escape the searing heat. Later transformed into a family home, the property opened as a motel in 1989 and has since become a destination in its own right.
Chance to reimagine
Current owner, Scott Smith, of Out of the Ordinary Outback, has placed the property on the market with potential buyers encouraged to bring new vision and creativity. Smith describes the sale as an “exciting investment or lifestyle opportunity” with ample room for innovation and expansion.
Approved development plans provide pathways to enhance the property, including the possibility of repurposing it into an exclusive wellness sanctuary.
“For the same cost as a house in Sydney or Melbourne, an inspired buyer can own this famous motel and craft a new vision for it,” said Smith. “The opportunities are endless for someone with the passion to take this iconic property to the next level.”
Remote yet accessible adventure
White Cliffs itself is as unique as the motel it hosts. Situated 1025 kilometres from Sydney and 781 kilometres northeast of Adelaide, this opal-mining outpost boasts a lunar-like landscape peppered with thousands of diggings. Its tiny population of just 150 people adds to the town’s charm, with colourful characters and rugged beauty inviting curious travellers to explore.
Though remote, White Cliffs is easily accessible via a fully sealed road, making it an enticing destination for road trippers seeking the raw allure of the Australian outback.
Legacy of comfort and character
As one of only three ‘dugout’ motels in Australia, the White Cliffs Underground Motel has carved its name into history as the largest of its kind. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the miners who created it and the entrepreneurial spirit of those who have nurtured it over the years. Now, it’s ready for a new chapter.
Interested? Act now!
The world’s largest underground motel up for sale in the NSW outback- for the same price as an average house in Sydney or Melbourne Unique investment or lifestyle opportunity in the ‘wild west’
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Whether you’re looking for a lucrative investment, an escape from urban life, or the chance to own a piece of outback history, the White Cliffs Underground Motel offers an unparalleled opportunity to stake your claim in Australia’s ‘wild, wild west.’
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