Internationally Renowned Sunkist Backpackers In Thames New Zealand For Sale

Business description

Ideal Accommodation Base to Explore the Picturesque Coromandel Peninsula.

Freehold Going Concern just NZ$799,000 (+SAV +GST if any).
Sunkist International Backpackers is an iconic hospitality business located in a quiet area in the centre of Thames, gateway to the ever-popular Coromandel Peninsula.

Formerly a heritage Kauri Hotel, the backpackers is one of the oldest buildings in Thames, dating back to 1860’s. It has been lovingly restored and modernised by the present owners to provide backpacker accommodation with many home comforts.

Sunkist International Backpackers:
Established for over 20 years

Qualmark 4 star backpacker rating

YHA associated member

BBH member with a 76% rating.

Known world-wide for friendly, family atmosphere.

Enjoys year-round trade

Sunkist International Backpackers is only a short walk to transport services, shops, the Thames waterfront, parks, monuments, bush walks, art galleries and museums.

With its lovely balcony and pleasant garden with sunny deck, seating, lawns and barbecue area, it is also a fantastic setting to just sunbathe, relax, read, or to chat with new friends.

The business has a diversified income stream from backpacker accommodation, shop sales, tenting.

Sunkist International Backpackers comprises:

Guest Accommodation:
Accommodation for up to 33 persons in a mix of dormitory and private rooms:
1x 10 bunks.
1x 7 bunks.
2 x 4 bunks.
4 x double bedrooms.
Ablutions:
There are 5 separate toilets, 4 showers and 4 vanities.

Communal kitchen:
The large, fully equipped kitchen has bench-top hot pates (2), microwave ovens (2), refrigerators (2), toaster, table and chairs, and assorted cutlery and crockery. Free tea and coffee and free herbs and spices are provided.

Guest services:

Guest laundry with coin operated industrial washer and dryer.
Barbecue and barbecue area.
Internet room with 24 hour access (coin operated).
Comfortable television lounge (5 TV channels), video, DVD player.
Pool table (coin operated), piano, dart board.
Linen hire, free bikes for town use, luggage storage.
Office-Reception-Shop and Booking Office

Owner’s accommodation:
The business includes a separate spacious one bedroom owner's apartment with open-plan kitchen/lounge and a separate bathroom

Chattels:
A substantial list of fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available. The business owns and operates an informative Web site.


The present owners have successfully run this business for over 6 years and now want to move on. This is your opportunity to build on the sound foundations they have laid.

Sunkist International Backpackers is located in a quiet residential street that was once the Main Street of Grahamstown, the historical gold mining heart of the Coromandel. Today, this area is part of Thames.

Thames is a great introduction to the Coromandel Peninsula. The population of approximately 7,500 is serviced by a large supermarket, air-conditioned shopping mall, several large chain stores as well as antiques and boutique shops. There are museums to visit, gold mines to explore, tours of the local butterfly farm or fishing off the rocks along the coast to name a few local activities.

Thames is also the entry point for one of the best kept secrets of the Coromandel Forest Park—Kauaeranga Valley. This previously volcanic area was once covered in majestic kauri trees. Much of the old logging industry, complete with water dams, can still be seen along forest walks.

Other adventures in the Park include tramping to the Pinnacles, with postcard scenery, and extreme canyoning complete with a 70 metre abseil down a waterfall.

Property information

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