Own the Gateway Car Wash to Port Stephens

4136 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay NSW 2316 · Leasehold business

Every car heading onto the Port Stephens peninsula drives past this site.

Anna Bay Car Wash has an enviable position on Nelson Bay Road, the only main road into one of NSW’s favourite coastal holiday areas. A loyal local customer base keeps it busy all year. Then summer arrives, and so do the holidaymakers, 4WDs coming off the Stockton dunes, boat owners and caravans, all needing a wash before they head home.

This is a genuine set-and-forget business. Family-run: the owner and his retired father, about 28 hours a week between them, no employees. Everything is automated and cashless-ready, and every payment is tracked through Nayax, so you can see exactly what you’re buying.

Why buyers will want this one

Unbeatable position on the main road into the Port Stephens peninsula, in front of residents and more than 2.1 million visitors a year (2025)
Complete wash offering on one site: a WashTec automatic, three self-serve bays, a dog wash, vacuums and vending, so it caters for every customer
Equipment: WashTec SoftCare2 Pro with rollover and touch-free modes, an underbody wash and Maxi-Shine polish
Proven pricing power: prices have been raised steadily without losing customers
Loyal repeat customers, with a strong local base that returns again and again
Low owner involvement: about 28 hours a week, with no employees
Fully verifiable trading history through Nayax, available after signing a confidentiality agreement
Lower running costs thanks to solar panels and reverse osmosis water treatment
Secure tenure, with the initial lease term plus two five-year options taking it to 2044
Strong momentum, with the new financial year trading ahead of last year

Who it suits

First-time buyers wanting a simple, semi-passive business
Investors happy to put in a part-time manager
Experienced operators adding a high-profile site to a portfolio

Car washes in tourist and growth areas with this level of exposure rarely come to market. Financials, the Nayax Revenue Report, the plant and equipment list and the lease are available to qualified buyers after signing a confidentiality agreement.