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BROKER LISTING Updated 28 Oct 2026

East Coast Surf St Helens Retailer Extraordinaire Grand Opportunity

Launceston & North East Region, TAS · Outdoor Retail · Surf, Skate & Ski Shop
Asking price OFFERS OVER $49,000 plus stock at valuation
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01 · THE OVERVIEW

About this business

In the broker's words

Full description, as written by the broker

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established retail business located on the main street of St Helens, recognised as the commercial hub of Tasmania's East Coast.

This highly regarded business offers an enjoyable and well-balanced lifestyle operation, ideally suited to an owner-operator or working couple seeking both strong financial performance and the benefits of coastal living.

The premises are exceptionally well presented, featuring a thoughtfully designed retail layout with bright, modern presentation and excellent stock organisation. The business demonstrates strong turnover and generates a net profit exceeding the current asking price for a working couple.

The business caters to a broad demographic and operates successfully across all seasons, offering an extensive range of:

Women's apparel

Men's apparel

Footwear and accessories

Surfwear and wetsuits

Product lines include casual, lifestyle and surf-related fashion, with stock ranging from everyday essentials through to premium branded merchandise.

The business proudly stocks a wide range of recognised surf and lifestyle brands including:

Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, RVCA, Oakley, Vans and many more established labels.

The business is supported by:

A professionally developed e-commerce website

Online ordering capability with promotional functionality

Integrated Shopify point-of-sale system

Social media presence includes a good following with Facebook and Instagram.

Staffing requirements are modest, generally ranging from one to three staff members during peak trading periods.

Trading 6 days per week during off-peak periods

Trading 7 days per week during the peak tourist season

Established approximately 20 years

Operated by the current owners for close to 10 years

St Helens is renowned for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches and thriving tourism industry. The township and the wider municipality exceed 7000 residents and during the summer and holiday periods, visitor numbers increase significantly, with the population often expanding two to three times beyond normal levels.

This is a rare opportunity to secure an established and profitable retail business in one of Tasmania's most desirable coastal destinations.

INTENDING PURCHASERS TO MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS AND ENQUIRIES IN RELATION TO THE BUSINESS AND NOT TO RELY UPON WARRANTY OR STATEMENT MADE BY THE VENDOR OR BY ANYONE ON HIS/HER BEHALF;

Please Note: All figures quoted are approximate

02 · KEY FACTS

Key facts

Details are as stated by the broker.

Business type
Surf, Skate & Ski Shop
Established
20 years (from the broker's description)

Details are as stated by the broker in the description and have not been checked by Business For Sale.

03 · LOCATION

Location

Launceston & North East Region, TAS The exact address is shared by the broker after you enquire.

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