Business Sale – Mt. Hutt Lodge

Mt Hutt Lodge, Canterbury, New Zealand | Premier Tourism & Lifestyle Business For Sale

Location, Location, Location — A Setting That Exceeds Expectations

Perched majestically on a hill right beside the glacier-fed waters of the beautiful Rakaia Gorge, Mt Hutt Lodge offers panoramic, unobstructed views of the valley, river, and the Southern Alps like nowhere else in New Zealand.

Despite feeling like an absolute alpine sanctuary, convenience is right at your doorstep:

• Only 1 hour from Christchurch International Airport.
• Positioned directly on the scenic highway as a vital dining and accommodation hub—being the only place for dining within 20 minutes on either side.
• Just 15 minutes to the nearest town, Methven.
• Perfectly situated en route between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Structure of the Business Sale

This comprehensive going concern business sale includes 11 individual titles, offering a diverse, secure, and multi-streamed asset:

• Hospitality Hub: Popular restaurant and fully licensed bar area.
• Management Accommodation: A comfortable 2-bedroom unit plus an office boasting a stunning view.
• Guest Accommodation: Motel rooms, a 1-bedroom apartment, guest laundry, a drying room, and an onsite workshop.
• Development Upside: Includes 3 freehold titles (over 1 acre total) zoned specifically for future expansion of the accommodation footprint.

Versatile Operational Potential & Revenue Streams

Mt Hutt Lodge is uniquely structured to offer both fixed and variable income streams, providing a resilient business model with multiple avenues for growth:

• Guaranteed Baseline Revenue: The current managers service 4 apartments tied to the Classic Holidays Timeshare segment, generating consistent, all-season revenue.
• Body Corporate Management: The current owners are appointed as body corporate managers, adding further stability to the operation.
• F&B Upside: The Food & Beverage operation currently runs at just 50% capacity for lifestyle convenience, leaving massive room to scale up to 100% and capitalize on this high-traffic tourist location.
• Expansion Ready: Opportunity to immediately expand the accommodation footprint by managing additional units by leasing or purchasing, or developing on the vacant freehold titles that is part of the sale package (More than an acre of land zoned for development).

Exceptional Guest Amenities & Local Activities

Surrounded by classic New Zealand high-country landscapes, guests enjoy an abundance of world-class activities right outside:

• Skiing: Close proximity to Mt Hutt (one of New Zealand’s largest commercial ski fields).
• Recreation: Championship golf at nearby Terrace Downs, world-class fishing steps away, hunting, farm tours, hot-air ballooning, and scenic nature walks.
• Onsite Facilities: A refreshing swimming pool, expansive manicured gardens, a BBQ area, a pitch-and-putt small golf course, and seamless property maintenance supported by a highly supportive body corporate structure.

Investment Highlights

This is a rare opportunity to secure a significant tourism asset with unmatched flexibility. Whether you choose to run it as an idyllic lifestyle business or drive it as a high-yield hospitality enterprise, the diverse income streams and future development potential make this an unmissable offering at this price point. While an asset of this caliber typically commands a premium, its multifaceted structure allows for accessible entry into a remarkably large and resilient revenue stream.”

Asking Price : NZ$1,400,000 + GST (if any)

Contact the Tourism Specialist Broker

To request further information, financial details, or to arrange a private inspection, contact:

• Broker: Dilan De Silva – Specialist Tourism Business Broker
• Phone: +64 27 333 1793 (Note: Please verify number format as provided)
• Email: dilan@heroproperty.net
• Website: www.heroproperty.net