HISTORIC TAVERN BUSINESS FOR SALE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE - WARKWORTH JUST 45 MINUTES FROM AUCKLAND

This is a great opportunity to buy Warkworth Tavern Limited which owns the lease and business of this centrally located tavern. The tavern has a well appointed public bar which serves basic bar food. There are options to expand the business by using the existing five accommodation rooms for backpackers’ accommodation.

The business is being marketed for sale by Tourism Properties.com and Tom Crawford the Tourism and Hospitality Broker handling the sale said “the business could be run by a manager as there is a one bedroom manager’s apartment on site” Crawford went into say “the lease has nine years left to run and this is reflected in the affordable asking price of $200,000 plus stock and buy now and be in for the busy summer season. The tavern has a gaming lounge with 18 gaming machines, TAB and outside courtyard.

The Warkworth Tavern is a two level colonial style building originally constructed in the mid 1800’s, with some additions in the mid 1900’s. The total floor area of the building is approximately 703m².

The tavern is located in the centre of Warkworth - the key service centre for the North of the Rodney District, one of New Zealand's fastest growing regions and is approximately 45 minutes drive by car from Auckland. It is also the gateway to Matakana Coast Wine Country, one of the most desirable places to visit in New Zealand. Vineyards, local markets, iconic beaches and islands, marine reserves and wildlife sanctuaries are all within a short distance of Warkworth village.

Warkworth and the Matakana Coast Wine Country is predominantly a popular holiday and week-end destination for Aucklanders, but the area also attracts New Zealanders from other parts of the country and an increasing number of visitors from all over the world, who are only just starting to discover this “hidden gem”.


Tom Crawford
Mobile 021 278 9200
tom.crawford@tourismproperties.com