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Travel & Tourism - Hotel & Tavern Business For Sale
Whangamomona New Zealand
The Whangamomona Hotel...Worth the Journey In 1989, Whangamomona became a self-declared republic within New Zealand. The Republican Movement resulted from local government reforms and continues today as Whangamomona's very own 'Republic Day'. Held in January every second year, Republic Day attracts thousands of visitors. Special tourist trains run from Palmerston North and Auckland to Whangamomona for the day. Visitors need a passport to get into the town and at the end of the day they get the chance to elect a new President. The Whangamomona Hotel is one of the main features during Republic Day. It is also the focal point for the community throughout the year and a welcome rest stop for tourists travelling on State Highway 43 - the Forgotten World Highway, between Stratford and Taumarunui. The Whangamomona Hotel is famous as being the most remote country hotel in New Zealand and as a result naturally attracts many events and activities throughout the year. 
This is an ideal opportunity to own an Internationally known New Zealand Icon! Whangamomona is about half way between Stratford in Taranaki and Taumarunui in the King Country. This area is rich in history and offers beautiful rugged countryside and spectacular scenery. Whangamomona Road leads to the "Bridge to Somewhere", twin to the famous "Bridge to Nowhere", a New Zealand icon synonymous with land development and the pioneering spirit. This award winning hotel business is known for fine food and drinks and comfortable accommodation. This is the place where people stop for lunch and stay the night for a real experience in Country Hospitality. The hotel shows a steady increase in turnover over all income streams. Significant renovation and redecoration work has been completed in the last 12 months. It has come on to the market because the owners wish to travel extensively overseas. This business suits owner operators to work alongside the 10 perminent casual staff currently employed, with 4 more employed over the Christmas period. Opportunities like this in New Zealand and the World are rare - The Whangamomona Hotel is a brand in it own right and would suit New Zealanders, Kiwi's returning home, Brits, Australians, South Africans and other nationalities wanting to change thier lives. Products / Services
The Hotel offers a range of facilities including a 48 seat dining room with a full range of catering options available from individual a la carte dining to full buffet for groups, clubs, families or corporate events. The Hotel also has guest accommodation for up to 30 people in recently refurbished rooms configured as both doubles and twins. While many customers come from passing traffic, or are local to the area, Whangamomona Hotel is the ideal venue for Groups and Clubs, Families and Celebrations, Staff Functions and Team Building, Seminars and Meetings, Mystery Bus Trips and Mid Winter Christmas Parties, and Weddings
Providing Fine Foods, Drinks, Accommodation and Atmosphere Freehold Premises
Whangamomona Hotel is a two-storey historical building built of native timbers in 1911 and incorporates the original coal range and is built from wooden framing, wooden flooring, and with wooden cladding on the façade and corrugated iron cladding on side and back walls. The roof is iron. Interior walls are a mix of wooden and plasterboard linings. The whole property is in good condition and has been recently refrubushed and redecorated. The Hotel service rooms include large kitchen, separate office, staff shower and toilet, and stock storage rooms. There is loads of free customer car parking.
Recently Refurbished Classic Country Accommodation Hotel Bar
The Hotel has one bar room with beer and spirits dispensers, refrigerated drinks cabinet, SKY Digital with big screen and projector. The Whangamomona Hotel has a wonderful collection of photos and memorabilia decorating its walls. Accommodation
The Hotel has 9 rooms in double and twin configuration, as well as a self contained loft with a further 6 beds, giving a total capacity of 27 beds. There is a further twin and single room available and used as staff quarters through the summer months. Owners’ accommodation is a one bedroom flat on the first floor of the hotel.
A Guest Lounge
The guest lounge offers comfortable furnishings, SKY television and tea and coffee making facilities. Dining Room
The dining room seats 48 guests. Whangamomona Hotel offers a range of catering options - from a friendly meal for a single diner through to a buffet meal for a wedding or other celebrations. Most guest opt for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (cooked or continental) Hotel Vehicle
The purchase price will include a fully sign written 2007 Toyota Hiace van
Day to Day Management
Staff
Whangamomona Hotel is operated by the owners with assistance from around 10 perminent casual staff. Training
If required, the present owner is prepared to assist the new owner with the handover as necessary. Licences
Liquor Licence, On and Off Licence.
Bar Managers Licence - Liquor Controllers Qualification NZQA
Food Handlers Certificate NZQA Stock
Stock at valuation will comprise alcohol, food and consumable supplies and will total about $25,000 incl GST. Chattles
A full list of chattels is available on request Database
The business sale will include a customer database for direct mailing, lists of suppliers and procedure sheets. Advertising and Promotion
Whangamomona Hotel is on the famous Forgotten Highway and automatically rides on the back of every tourist promotion. The Forgotten Highway is one of the AA's 101 things to do in NZ and The Whangamomona is the only Hotel and Cafe on the route between Statford and Taumarunui. Features in Lonely Planet New Zealand Guide and Lonely Planet Guide to Micronations Additionally, uses word of mouth recommendations to great effect, including "free" radio and television coverage in programmes such as "off the rails" (Marcus Lush), the Lions Tour, Republic Day and coverage in lots of newspaper and magazine articles. There are several events in the year that centre round Whangamomona and The Whangamomona Hotel which include: The Republic Day (bi-annually), Pig Hunt, Targa Rally, Numerous Cycle events, ANZAC Weekend Motorcycle Rally, Chateau to Plateau Charity Motorcycle Ride, Rugby fixtures including Dean Cup, Old Timers and Tainui matches. The business's Web site http://www.whangamomonahotel.co.nz brings a lot of bookings and the hotel is listed online in many high traffic websites (see list below). The owners purchased the business in 2007 and invested circa $200,000 NZD in renovations during the past 2 years. As a result the hotel has enjoyed increased occupancy rates. The hard work has been done, occupancy rates continue to increase and this business is setup for someone to walk into and benefit from the investment and solid business that has been created. A full information memorandum is available on request. Call Penny and Geoff Now on +64 6 762 5823 (day) or (evenings)
About Whangamomona [Street View Map]
Whangamomona is linked to Stratford and to Taumarunui by State Highway 43. The beauty of the 'Forgotten World Highway' is astounding and offers over 20 sites of historical interest along the way. Whangamomona was first settled in 1895 and by 1898 there were 187 people in the district. During the early 1900’s the settlement flourished but the great flood of 1924 halted further expansion. Today there is a hall, a few houses and a number of old buildings with a long past. Visitors can take a Historic Walking Trail - map available at the Hotel. For the adventurous, take a trip down the Whangamomona Road to Aotuhia and the Bridge to Somewhere (approx 20 km). This road rates among the best in the country for tramping, trail bike riding, mountain biking and 4WD excursions (The Wetter the Better), adventure motorcycle trips., and horse trekking. The scenery is breathtaking, taking you through two tunnels, swing bridges and historic sites. http://www.windwand.co.nz/heritagetrail.htm
http://www.pukeariki.com/en/resources/onlineexhibitions/whangaphotos.asp
http://www.aatravel.co.nz/101/MustDo_The-Forgotten-World-Highway.html Websites that Feature / List Whanamomona Hotel http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/pplr/whangamomona-hotel/
http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Hotels-&-Taverns/Whangamomona-Hotel/100240997_993.html
http://www.travelbeen.com/info/whangamomona-hotel_7307d20
http://www.travelhops.com/new-zealand/north-island/whangamomona/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whangamomona
http://www.wises.co.nz/p/whangamomona-hotel/pplr/
http://www.dineout.co.nz/restaurant.php?rest=7131&Restaurant=Whangamomona_Hotel
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