Freehold Holiday Park Business For Sale
Mount Somers, Ashburton, New Zealand



Peaceful holiday accommodation for families

Mount Somers, a small town in the foothills of the Southern Alps, is the gateway to one of the top ecotourism locations in Canterbury.

With vast landscapes, majestic mountains, pristine lakes, rare and endangered birds, and wide braided rivers - this area of New Zealand has it all.

The outdoor activities are just as diverse - tramping, mountain biking, boating, white water rafting, wind-surfing, kayaking and fishing in the summer and snow sports, ice skating and curling in the winter.

In 2000, the area around Mt Sunday just west of Mount Somers Village was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people, for the filming of the Lord of the Rings. Although the buildings making up the film set have been removed, the site is still a popular destination for fans of all ages. Mount Somers Village is also close (35 km) to Mt Hutt, perhaps the best ski and snowboard area in the southern hemisphere.

Mount Somers Holiday Park is ideally located to benefit from local and international tourism. This family accommodation business is only 40 km from Ashburton and 110 km from Christchurch. It is also the nearest accommodation to the Hakatere Conservation Park. Visitors come for the day but find that there is so much to see and do that they stay longer.

Mount Somers Holiday Park has come on to the market because the owners wish to retire. This is a small Holiday Park offering cabin accommodation along with camping sites. There is also provision to host groups of up to 50 persons, especially from schools in the area.

If you want a change of pace and a more relaxed way of life, you should seriously consider what Mount Somers Holiday Park has to offer.

Holiday Park cabin, caravan, and camping accommodation

A peaceful sheltered family camp situated 1 km off Highway 72 and just over an hour from Christchurch.

Ensuite Cabins
The two Ensuite Cabins each sleep four persons (double and single beds) and have a shower and toilet, breakfast-making facilities, continental quilts, pillows and pillowslips. Sheets, towels and cot can be hired.

Ensuite cabin sleeping up to 4 persons

Standard Cabins
The 6 standard cabins each sleep 6 persons (double and bunk beds) and have breakfast-making facilities, continental quilts, pillows and pillowslips. Sheets, towels and cot can be hired.

Standard cabin sleeping up to 6 persons

Camping
There are 15 powered and 6 unpowered tent sites available. These sites are situated in a quiet garden setting with tables, benches and facilities nearby.

Powered and tenting sites

Facilities provided by Mount Somers Holiday Park

All facilities and most cabins are wheelchair accessible.

Camp Kitchen

• Bench-top elements, microwave oven, fridge and freezer, toasters, kettle and hot water boiler.
• Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, tables and chairs.
• Fish cleaning area, barbecue available, highchairs (on request).

Well appointed camp kitchen

Recreation Hall

• Television, pool table, table tennis, board games available.
• Library and book exchange, cosy reading corner with fireplace.

Functions Room

• Fully equipped separate kitchen and dining room with deck adjacent to large paved barbecue area.
• Suitable for Conferences, Workshops and Meetings and for groups of up to 80 people.

Toilets, Showers and Laundry

• Washing machines, dryer, drying room, iron and ironing board.

Holiday Park Office

• Computer, printer, software, phone, fax.

Guest Services

• Fax and copy service.
• Luggage storage.
• Pets by arrangement.

Freehold premises

The owners are selling the freehold title to land (6,500 square metres) and buildings at 87 Hoods Road in Mount Somers. Buildings are constructed of timber framing, with wooden or concrete floors, fibrolite cladding, and iron roofs. Interior walls are a mix of painted and wall papered surfaces and floor coverings are a mix of carpet and vinyl.

Owner’s residence
The owners live in a 125 year-old home with lots of character. The house is located within the Holiday Park and features a large and modern kitchen with eye-level oven, dishwasher, and large walk-in pantry.

Assets being sold

A list of all plant, buildings, fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available.

Day to day management

Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday – normal Holiday Park hours.

Staff:
The business is operated by the two owners with assistance from one staff person. If required, the present owners (who are saying in the District) are available to assist the new owner, terms by arrangement.

Advertising and Promotion:
Mount Somers Holiday Park advertises through roadside signage and advertisements in local newspapers, and in Travel Guides. The business owns and maintains an informative web site http://www.mountsomers.co.nz with online inquiry form. Best promotion comes from the many thousands of happy guests who have stayed here over the years.

Call David or Yvonne on +64 3 303 9719

Mount Somers and mid Canterbury

Located halfway between Christchurch and the Mackenzie Country, Mt Somers is a great place to explore the central South Island of New Zealand.

Mt Somers Village has a general store (7 days), Post and Petrol, Mt Somers Tavern (meals, Sky TV, Bottle Store), first class restaurant Stronechrubie, Mt Somers Garage, community swimming pool, squash and tennis courts.

There are several winter resorts nearby including Mt Potts, Temple Basin, Craigieburn, Broken River, Mt Cheeseman, Porter Heights and Mt Olympus. There are golf courses at Mayfield, Methven, and Terrace Downs. The area also has Nature and Bird-watching Tours, Garden Tours, 4WD Tours, Balloon and Helicopter Flights, and lots more activities.

Lakes Clearwater, Camp, Heron and Emma are all close to Mount Somers Village. They offer a variety of watersports including salmon and trout fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, jet-skiing and waterskiing. The nearby Rangitata River has white-water rafting and jet boating tours.

The Mt Somers Conservation Area is a unique subalpine area with popular picnic spots, several walking tracks, easy tramping tracks, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations, and a deep river canyon.

To find out more about Mount Somers and mid Canterbury, click on:

http://www.ashburtondistrict.co.nz/newzealand/mtsomers/
http://www.stronechrubie.co.nz/
http://www.mtsomersbikerace.co.nz/
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http://www.tramper.co.nz/index.cfm?view=object&id=293
http://www.mineralstoart.co.nz/mtsomers.html
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