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Travel & Tourism - Holiday Accommodation Business For Sale
Methven New Zealand 
In the heart of Methven (Mt Hutt) Village Nestled in the foothills of Mt Hutt, Methven is host to thousands of visitors seeking winter sports at the Mt Hutt ski area which is rapidly becoming renowned as the best ski field in Australasia. Just over one hours drive from Christchurch city and international airport are the spectacular Southern Alps and Methven (Mt Hutt) village. Methven is a quiet haven for tourists escaping from the hustle and bustle of city life during the summer months but Methven truly comes alive in winter with skiing,snowboarding and heli skiingtop on the list of “must-do” activities for the action adventurer. Over a dozen quality restaurants and take-out establishments keep the guests fed whilst the bars and night spots keep them entertained late into the night. Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground has accommodation options spread across four main areas, thus increasing our exposure to the tourist accommodation market. We offer camping (tent, caravan and motor home), cabin, ensuited lodge room (motel style) and self-contained apartments. Prime location with main street frontage, excellent signage, well rounded marketing, established branding, well developed web site with live booking availability and channel management, together with our central location in the village makes Abisko a regular first choice for guests wanting to stay in Methven. 
Products / Services Abisko Lodge is currently run by the owner/manager husband and wife team with support from casual staff during the busier periods. Increasing the value-add services that we offer, together with a significant growth in occupancy levels has seen a steady growth in both winter and summer trade. Abisko Lodge consists of: - - 2 self-contained apartments. Sleeps 16+ (each apartment can be configured as either 1, 2 or 3 bedroom)
- 13 ensuite lodge rooms. Sleeps 42+ (fully redecorated 2009)
- 18 powered campervan sites.
- 1 cabin.
Self-contained apartments:
The self-contained apartments were built in the front of an old grain store over 10 years ago. The grain store has been established for over 80 years and contains tons and tons of rare timbers including Rimu and Kowhai. Each apartment can be configured as either a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment by selectively locking off doors, but leaving the main living areas open. Bedding for 8 pax consists of 1 queen bed, 2 single beds and two split-king beds which split into a further 4 single beds as desired. Each room can easily accommodate a further single bed if desired as these rooms are large. The downstairs living space is open plan with an average sized kitchen with dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. All cooking and eating utensils are supplied. The lounge area are has a lounge, TV, DVD, dining table and log fire burner. WiFi internet (pay-per-use service) is available in both apartments. There is enough space to build a further two (or more) apartments in the grain store. Ensuited Lodge Rooms: There are 12 ensuited lodge rooms in the main lodge building and a further one built in a satelite unit at the rear of the lodge. Each lodge room has its own ensuite (shower, toilet and basin). The bedroom has LCD TV, heating, tea and coffee making facilities and bar sized refrigerator. All bedding, bedspreads and electric blankets are included. Lodge bedding: - 1 room has 1 double and 1 single bed.
- 7 rooms have 1 queen and 1 single bed. (1 queen can be split into 2 singles)
- 1 room has 1 queen and 2 single beds. (queen can be split into 2 singles)
- 1 room has 1 queen and 3 single beds. (1 single bed is a bunk)
- 3 rooms have 3 single beds.
All lodge rooms (excluding 1) have been fully redecorated in 2009. This included: - - Full patch, repair and paint of all walls.
- New LCD TV’s.
- New bar fridge.
- New carpets.
- New bedspreads.
1 room has a small kitchenette with microwave, sink, toaster and dining table in addition to the standards above. Potential exists to install a further room, perhaps a 1.5 bed room at minimal additional cost in existing structures. WiFi internet (pay-per-use service) is available throughout the complex.
Powered Campsites: The campground commenced operation in 2005 and currently has 18 powered sites available. The campground consists of 8 gravel sites and 10 grassed sites and is situated behind the grain store in a well developed and tree lined block. Non-powered sites are at the discretion of the operator. Patronage of the campground has increased over the years. Potential exists to increase the campground capacity, as required, by simply adding powered outlets to the existing power poles (provision exists already). A modern ablutions facility was built in the rear of the grain shed and consists of 3 toilets and 3 showers (including disabled access). Energy efficient lighting and water saving measures have been incorporated. A heated living room with 24/7 internet café access (skype and card reader enabled) and television is available for campground guests. A kitchen is also available. A feature of our facilities are the polished Rimu floors which are throughout the ablutions, kitchen and lounge area. WiFi internet (pay-per-use service) is available throughout the campground.
Cabin: A small (3.0 x 2.6) cedar cabin was installed in 2008 and is increasing in popularity with marketing. Simple, basic, cozy with character, the cabin offers a warm, dry bed at a budget price for travelers and fills the gap between the lodge rooms and a campervan. The cabin shares the facilities of the campground. Being relocatable and easily erected in kit form, it was the intention to install more of these cabins in the near future as they grow in popularity. Guest Services: - Licensed bar.
- Commercial kitchen (‘A’ food grade rating)
- Dining area.
- Breakfast available.
- Communal lounge with log burner and plasma TV.
- Spa. (Pay-per-use).
- Sauna. (Pay-per-use).
- 2 double internet kiosk. (Pay-per-use).
- High-speed WiFi broadband throughout complex. (Pay-per-use).
- Guest coin laundry (2 commercial washers and 2 commercial dryers).
- 2 Gas barbeques.
Abisko Lodge is set on two allotments and can easily be separated or operated independently. 
Freehold Premises Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground complex is situated on two parcels of land, both with main street frontage and are offered for sale as a freehold, going concern. Land parcel 1 contains the 2 apartments, campground, campground facilities and cabin whilst land parcel 2 comprises the lodge, reception areas and managers residence. Owners Residence: A large 4 bedroom owners/managers house is situated on top of the main lodge living areas with a small private lounge downstairs. There is room to split this into staff quarters, if so desired. 
Plant and Equipment Being Sold A complete list of chattels being sold will be available to interested purchasers. 
Day to Day Management Staff: The business is operated by the husband and wife management team with the assistance of 2-3 casual staff as required. The resturant and bar are currently not operating and there is potential to increase trade with sale of food and beverage by increasing hospitality staff. Hours of Operation: Summer: Monday to Sunday - 8.00am to 9.00pm
Winter: Monday to Sunday - 7.00am to 10.00pm. License: On-license – 7am to 3am (next day) at manager’s discretion. Stock: Stock included in the sale will be at valuation. (Mainly liquor and some bulk food and cleaning stock) Estimated at less than $5,000.00. Operating Manual & Training: A comprehensive business operating manual will form part of the sale with one-on-one training schedule to be negotiated with all parties. Marketing and promotion: Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground is widely marketed. The prime source of marketing is our own website, general internet web sites and searches, last minute wholesale motel agents, domestic and international wholesale agents and print medium. We are listed on over 90 websites, either directly or indirectly. Close scrutiny of our internet traffic is monitored though our website portal with regular ‘tweaks’ being made to optimize our traffic. A comprehensive live statistcs package provides a breakdown of hits and searches for Abisko Lodge, and is available as part of the sale of the property. The website www.abisko.co.nz, is owned by Abisko Lodge and was recently rebuilt to reflect the new direction of Abisko Lodge for the next decade. The contemporary website was structured around the current trends with internet sales and marketing and now offers real-time live booking service similar to most on-line travel agents with instant on-line confirmation. An established presence ensures repeat guests year-after-year. Advance Bookings: Winter ski holiday bookings have commenced already and we expect solid bookings again this winter, especially following excellent ski seasons the past two years, and hot on the heels of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. It would be prudent for a new operator to take over prior to June to acquaint themselves with the day-to-day operation of the business prior to the busy ski season, to fully take advantage of these advance bookings. We have significant bookings already made for 2010 and we are expecting an increased interest in accommodation during the Rugby World Cup in 2011 – marketing for our lodge has already commenced. Future Potential: The main potential for Abisko Lodge is to develop the increasing summer tourist trade. This has been steadily growing over the past few years. Abisko Lodge is in the unique position to have a significant parcel of land (campground) that could be further developed into and of the following options:- - Add more cabins.
- Add more apartments.
- Add more campground sites.
- Demolish and start over.
The lodge has potential by introducing food and beverage trade as well as installing a new unit (semi-self-contained) at the rear of the complex. Consideration could be given to leasing the well appointed commercial kitchen to a third party, increasing return for the owners. Occupancy statistics: Comprehensive occupancy statistics for the past ten (10) years will be available to interested buyers.
Call Alex & Luenne Now on +64 3 302 8875
About Methven Established in 1869 and named after Robert Patton’s home town in Perthshire, Scotland, Methven Mt Hutt Village is a rural service town situated one hour from Christchurch in the central south island of New Zealand, just off the Inland Scenic Route 72 at the foot of Mt Hutt. Each year thousands of visitors from around the world base themselves at Methven Mt Hutt Village, at the heart of seven ski areas and over 1000 square kilometers of the best heli-skiing terrain in New Zealand.
The village is also a popular summer resort for overseas visitors and New Zealand residents alike, the region’s mountains and back country lakes offer adventurous outdoor activities. Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences including: fabulous subalpine and scenic walkways, challenging country golf courses and one of New Zealand’s best international golf resorts, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps, experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or a wild river raft on the Rangitata River, dare yourself and enjoy the extreme views and adrenalin charge of a tandem skydive, a 4WD journey through some of Canterbury’s most unique locations including Mt Sunday - a hill made famous by the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, horse trekking across some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, and salmon or trout fishing in the high country lakes and braided rivers.
With over twenty eating establishments, visitors to Methven Mt Hutt Village can enjoy a wide variety of meals, from the classic kiwi takeaway or New Zealand country pub meal to delicious first-class fare. Fresh vegetables, meat and poultry grown in our region are sure to satisfy even the most discerning diner. Methven is also known as the Mt Hutt Village and is the main town servicing the Mt Hutt ski field in Canterbury, New Zealand. The township is situated amongst the rich farmland of the Canterbury Plains with the rugged Southern Alps providing a majestic backdrop. Methven is an ideal base to explore the area and has a small town feel with a friendly atmosphere. Methven also has excellent facilities for travelers to the region including accommodation, restaurants and cafes, tour companies, a travel and visitor information centre, a museum and a range of the township amenities such as a bank, craft shops, petrol station, medical centre and more.
Find out more about Methven:
Amazing Space - www.amazingspace.co.nz
NZ Ski - www.nzski.com
Methven Travel - www.methventravel.co.nz
Methven Information Centre - www.methveninfo.co.nz
Ashburton District Tourism - www.ashburtontourism.co.nz
Selwyn District Council - www.selwyn.govt.nz
Christchurch & Canterbury Marketing - www.christchurchnz.net
Lake Coleridge - www.lakecoleridgenz.info
New Zealand Tourism Online - www.tourism.net.nz
100% Pure New Zealand - www.newzealand.com/travel
Mount Hutt Helicopters - www.mthutthelicopters.co.nz
Heliskiing - www.heliskiing.co.nz
Aoraki Balloon Safaris - www.nzballooning.co.nz
Four Seasons Safaris - www.hunting-fishing.co.nz
Back of Beyond mountainbike tours - www.mountainbiking.net.nz
High Country Horse Adventures - www.horsetrek.co.nz
Backcountry New Zealand - www.backcountry.co.nz
NZFishing - www.nzfishing.com
HeliPark - www.helipark.co.nz
Southern Alps Heliski - www.southernalpsheliski.co.nz
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