Matakohe Holiday Park – Scenic Lifestyle, Smart Investment

Idyllic Harbour-View Lifestyle with Room to Grow.

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Perched above the stunning Kaipara Harbour and surrounded by peaceful rolling countryside, Matakohe Holiday Park offers a rare opportunity to secure not just a business, but a lifestyle.

Located just 1.5km from the local school and walking distance to the Matakohe Museum, this freehold going concern (FHGC) combines postcard views, a relaxed rural community, and an established tourism offering—all ready for new energy and vision.

🏡 Why You’ll Love This

Spectacular Outlook: Enjoy elevated views across the Kaipara Harbour—New Zealand’s largest inland waterway—from your front doorstep.

Onsite Living: Live where you work. The owner’s residence is included, making this the perfect lifestyle business for a young family or couple.

Undervalued Opportunity: The current operator is scaling back toward retirement and running the park to suit her lifestyle. That means revenue is modest, but the potential is real.

Rural Family Life: Raise kids in a safe, close-knit community with the local school just a 2-minute drive away.

Solid Foundations: A mix of cabins, motel units, powered and unpowered sites with consistent guest feedback and repeat business.

📈 A Smart Financial Move for Owner-Operators

Owning and operating a business like this offers more than lifestyle—it comes with powerful financial benefits:

• Live Rent-Free: Your accommodation costs—utilities, internet, insurance—are typically covered by the business, reducing your personal expenses.
• Tax-Efficient Setup: Many shared-use costs can be deducted as business expenses, improving your after-tax income.
• Grow Your Asset Base: As the freehold owner, you benefit from any capital appreciation in the land and buildings, not just business revenue.
• No Rent to Pay: Unlike leasehold businesses, there’s no landlord—meaning better margins and stronger cash flow.
• Access to Amenities: You enjoy the facilities (laundry, outdoor space, etc.) as part of your lifestyle.
• One Life, Integrated: Your home and work are one—convenient and cost-effective, with business-funded upgrades.
• Maximise Profits: Owner-operators tend to run leaner and smarter. Your care and attention can directly increase returns.
• Flexible Exit Strategy: You control your future—sell the business, lease it out, or sell the land and business together.

🔍 Ready for the Next Chapter

The current financials reflect a low-touch, semi-retired approach. But the location, layout, and infrastructure are ripe for someone to step in and take it to the next level—with more marketing, active management, and perhaps even new accommodation or service offerings.

🛶 The Ideal Buyer?

This is perfect for a couple or family wanting to leave the city behind and build a business and a life in one of Aotearoa’s most peaceful, beautiful spots.

OVERVIEW

• Year-Round Appeal: The ‘Gateway to the winterless north’, Matakohe is a perfect holiday destination throughout the year.
• Variety of Accommodation Options: Camping, motel, and cabin accommodations. Caters to different preferences and budgets.
• Room for expansion with utilities in place to support additional visitors. 
• Significant occupancy and rate growth potential as the current Owner operates at a modest level to suit their lifestyle.
• Stunning Scenic Location: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kaipara Harbour from your doorstep.
• Family-Friendly Amenities: Adventure playground, BBQ area, and modern facilities ensure a delightful stay for families.
• Proximity to Attractions: Just 400 meters from the famous Kauri Museum and close to local cafes and scenic walks, making it an ideal base for exploring the Kauri Coast and Twin Coast Discovery Route.
• Historical Charm: Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of Matakohe with nearby attractions like the Kauri Museum and historic colonial houses.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

• Approximately 4 acres of well-maintained grounds.
• Large barn and good water storage.
• New 15-year septic consent.
• Owner’s residence with 4 bedrooms and an office/reception area.
• Separate 1 bedroom Manager’s apartment.
• 25 powered sites (10 on hard stands), campsites, children’s playground.
• BBQs, fish filleting station, dump station.
• Well-established plants, vegetable garden, and fruit trees.
• Communal kitchen, showers, and toilets.

• Accommodation units:
  • 2 x one-bedroom self-contained units (sleeps 5 each).
  • 1 x studio (sleeps 2).
  • 1 x two-bedroom unit with lounge, kitchen, bathroom (sleeps 8).
  • 4 x cabins with double beds

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion please contact specialist Tourism Business Broker, Michael Shah, on 021 651 855 (direct) or 022 367 0804 (office) or email michael@tourismproperties.com, we will guide you through the online confidentiality form process, before more information is released.