COMBINE YOUR LOVE OF FISHING AND A RELAXED LIFESTYLE ON AN GREAT ISLAND LOCATION JUST 30 MINUTES BY AIR FROM AUCKLAND

This tranquil lodge is nestled on the idyllic shores of Whangaparapara Harbour on Great Barrier Island and is for sale as a freehold going concern. together with “Sundancer’ a 38ft charter fishing boat and ‘Hooked on Barrier’ a retail shop close to Claris
Great Barrier Lodge is situated right at the waters edge and offers a full range of accommodation from cabins to cottages, suites to studios, and is also a great place for functions with the Whaleboat Bistro and bar on site. A very relaxing atmosphere in the peaceful surrounds. A popular holiday spot for those looking for a safe family destination or dream location for a weekend break. The lodge can accommodate up to 40 in units ranging from double studios to cottages to backpackers.
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Whaling operations ceased in the area in 1962 and the remains of one of the last whaling stations in New Zealand can be seen across the harbour from the lodge.
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Access to the lodge from Auckland is by air, helicopter or passenger and car ferry to Tryphena from Auckland's CBD. The lodge comes with one deep- water mooring and two moorings with 1m depth at low tide. A profitable side business is Whangaparapara Fuels - refueling and servicing of yachts and pleasure boats pulling into the wharf at the bay and bulk sales to the other two land based fuel outlets. .
“In short, the lodge has multiple revenue streams through its accommodation facilities, restaurant, bar store, boat refueling and refilling diving tanks,'' says Tom Crawford Tourism and Hospitality Broker with Tourism Properties.com “the lodge has enormous potential for upgrading as a luxury lodge in a unique eco setting, or as a health spa, fishing retreat, small hideaway executive conference centre or build on the excellent business growth of the past four years.

There are a further two businesses that can be part of the sale which compliment the lodge activities. Hooked on Barrier located close to the Airport in Claris and opposite the recently re-located ‘pioneer village and arts centre’. The location ensures that there is significant business generated from casual passersby as well as the solid base of regular customers. The shop and hire centre is on the ground floor of a two story building with a two bedroom flat located on the upper floor. Sundancer Charter Vessel is a 38ft Marlborough ex fishing boat and is fully surveyed and licenced as a charter boat for up to 20 passengers. It is set up for fishing and diving charters or for general sightseeing.

The current owners would consider selling all of the businesses as a total package or would be prepared to negotiate for the sale of Great Barrier Lodge excluding some of the businesses. Contact Tom Crawford +64 21 178 9200 or tom.crawford@tourismproperties.com for further information