Freehold Backpackers Business For Sale
National Park Village, New Zealand



Gateway to the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks

National Park Village, in the middle of the North Island’s Central Plateau, is ideally located just to the west of Mt Ruapehu and right on the border of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

In summer, visitors from all over the world stay at the Village while they hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Others use the Village as their base while tramping the Northern Circuit, climbing to the crater lake of Mt Ruapehu, or when mountain biking the 42nd Traverse and other forest tracks. National Park Village is also a popular starting place for those visiting the Whanganui National Park that lies just to the west.

Parts of this picturesque area of New Zealand were used as film sets for the Lord of the Rings trilogy (Mt Ngauruhoe became Mt Doom). Fans of the film use the Village as their base while touring these popular film locations. In winter, even more visitors come for snow sports at Whakapapa and Turoa on Mt Ruapehu, and for the après ski fun at the Village.

Ski Haus main accommodation building with sunny outside deck

Ski Haus in National Park Village is a long established backpacker accommodation business. It is close to all summer and winter activities and offers transport options to main attractions. It is also popular with free independent travellers and with families who use it as their base while exploring the area.

This freehold hospitality business has traded for 30-40 years from the same premises and it offers accommodation, restaurant, and bar services. It has come on to the market as a going concern with everything in place for the new owners to trade from day one, including forward bookings for the upcoming winter season.

If you have an interest in meeting people from all parts of the globe, and want to be part of the New Zealand tourism industry, you should seriously consider what this business has to offer.

Ideal accommodation for groups and independent travellers

Ski Haus offers comfortable backpacker accommodation in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Room rates range from low-price shared dorm rooms through to double rooms and rooms for families, all using shared bathroom facilities.

• 6 x 6-bed Dormitories with clean sheets, pillow and pillow cases.
• 1 x 8-bed internal Bunkroom with clean sheets, pillow and pillow cases.
• 2 x Double Rooms with double bed (beds made up with sheets, duvets, pillow and pillow cases).
• 6 x Double / Twin Rooms with double bed and two single beds (beds made up with sheets, duvets, pillow and pillow cases), 4 with a television.
• Campervan powered site and tent sites are also available.

Restaurant seating area with access to the outside deck

Guest facilities and services

• Bedding is available (duvet and sheet) for hire.
• Large backpacker kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, toaster, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs.
• Comfortable lounge area with full size log fire place and conversation pit.
• Central heating, drying room, and laundry facilities.
• Private spa pool.
• Internet access.
• Ample off street car parking.
• Daily weather forecasts and the daily snow report in winter.
• Booking Agent for Intercity Coachlines, Tranz Scenic trains, Interislander Ferry.
• Dept of Conservation 'Great Walks' passes for the Northern Circuit and Back Country hut tickets.

Guest lounge with open log fire and conversation pit

Freehold premises

The owner is selling the freehold title to two plots of land at the corner of Carroll and McKenzie Streets, both are within the commercial zone of National Park Village. One title is for 2426 square metres of land and includes the Ski Haus buildings (662 square metres). The other title is for 811 square metres of additional land, comprising a front secction. The property is two minutes drive from the Service Station on the main road. The InterCity bus stop is right at the gate and the National Park railway station is close by.

Main accommodation building and owner's house

Ski Haus buildings are constructed of timber framing, with timber weatherboard cladding and iron roofs. Interior walls are painted and papered and floors are carpeted or vinyl covered.

The main accommodation complex comprises entry, foyer, store, lounge with restaurant and entertainment areas, restaurant kitchen, 15 bedrooms totalling 64 beds, men’s and women’s toilets, single shower units, and a backpacker kitchen. The business office has computer, phone, fax, and a photocopier.

Owner / Manager Residence
The property provides a separate 3-bedroom cottage and sleepout for the owner / manager.

Assets being sold

A list of all fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available.

Day to day management

Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday – 7.00 am to 9.00 pm.

Staff:
The business is operated by a manager with assistance from staff and casuals.

Licences:
Liquor Licence, Health Licence.

Advertising and Promotion:
Ski Haus advertises through roadside signage, a listing in Yellow Pages and advertisements placed in Travel Guides, the AA Guide, the BBH Guide Book, on the Internet, and on local radio. The business owns and maintains an informative web site http://www.skihaus.co.nz and enjoys a high rate of return custom, year after year.

Tourism to this area of the North Island is increasing steadily, in part because of promotion through Government Agencies and in part through word of mouth recommendations from happy and satisfied travellers.

Call Anna on +64 7 892 2870 or Thomas on 0274 922 870

National Park Village

National Park Village is located at the intersection of State Highway 4 and SH 47 on the volcanic plateau and enjoys stunning views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe. The Village has café, bar and restaurant services, ski and snow board retail and rentals, a climbing hall, and tour businesses providing transport and guided outdoor adventures, a Primary School, Service Station, and bus and train station.

National Park Village borders the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and activities include hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Ski Haus provides transport) and the Northern Circuit, climbing to the crater lake on Mt Ruapehu, and visiting Tama Lakes, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, and the Whakapapaiti Valley. Mountain bikers can explore the 42nd Traverse (Ski Haus provides transport) and other tracks in the surrounding forests.

Canoe and kayak tours are available on the Whakapapa and Whanganui Rivers and jet boat rides are available for thrill seekers. These rivers and other local streams provide world-class fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Other adventures include quad bike tours and scenic flights over all three volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park.

Whakapapa and Turoa are the significant ski areas of the North Island with slopes for beginners and experts, skiers and snowboarders alike. Renown for its fresh spring snow, Ruapehu also has New Zealand's only lift-accessed glacier skiing.

To find out more about National Park Village and the Central Plateau, click on:

http://www.nationalpark.co.nz/
http://www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/district_national_park_village.html
http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38487
http://nationalpark.co.nz/pages/posts/house-prices-up-90-in-national-park-village36.php
http://www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz/
http://www.mtruapehu.com/
http://www.ohakune.info/
http://www.laketauponz.com/