History
Established in 1888, the Federal Group lay claim to being Australia's oldest, and the worlds third oldest hotel chain.
The Federal Group is currently owned and operated by the Farrell Family, consisting of Greg Farrell (Managing Director), John Farrell (Director of Business Development), Julia Farrell (Director of Interior Design), Deborah Lee (Board Member, ) and Jane Farrell (Board Member).
Its main property historically was the Wrest Point Hotel Casino - and over time it has developed further properties in Tasmania. In the late 1990s and early 2000s the company has increased a significant presence on the West Coast of Tasmania and is the operator of the West Coast Wilderness Railway which is the rebuilt Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway line. During the 2000s, other properties acquired included Freycinet Lodge, Cradle Mountain Chateau, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, and the 9/11 Bottle Shop chain.
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