Epic Cycle Adventures and Camp Epic

Epic Cycle Adventures – a highly successful combined transport, bike hire and glamping business situated on the Timber Trail in the heart of the Pureora Forest Park, Central North Island, New Zealand.

Epic Cycle Adventures (ECA) operates a shuttle, bike hire, and accommodation business on the Timber Trail in the Central North Island. One of NZ’s 23 Great Rides, it is widely regarded as the best two-day ride in NZ and is likely one of the best rides in the world. ECA has two complementary and interdependent components – a shuttle and bike hire business, and an accommodation business – Camp Epic. These two components are offered for sale as one Going Concern Business. This is the first time this well-regarded business has been offered for sale. 

Epic Cycle Adventures has built a strong brand image and robust company since its inception in 2013 and is the leading shuttle and bike hire company servicing this area. Camp Epic is an extension of this offer providing a well-appointed and luxurious glamping/camping experience.

The Timber Trail Great Ride is a linear ride through a national forest park with the start and finish point 82km apart. Vehicle access to the ride is limited to the start in Pureora, the mid-point through Waimiha to PiroPiro and at the end in Ongarue. The Timber Trail is part of the Te Araroa Trail. For 2023/2024 an estimated 4000 walkers will pass through the Trail.  This opportunity has significant future potential. 

The shuttle business operates from a site at Bennett Rd carpark in Ongarue – the end of the Timber Trail.  ECA holds a long-term lease on the site. This site has the potential for future development of a purpose-built facility including bike storage and would be an ideal location for a cafe/accommodation or other tourism offer. Every person who rides the Trail comes through this site.

Camp Epic is a 34-bed glamping accommodation on the Timber Trail. The camp is situated exactly halfway which makes it a perfect stopover along the Timber Trail. Camp Epic is the flagship activity of Epic Cycle Adventures. The Camp consistently receives outstanding reviews, and has a 100% excellent rating.  Typical reviews are headed – “Awesome”, “Perfect”, “Camp Epic is Epic”. 

ECA holds two Department of Conservation (DC) Concessions for Camping (20 years term/finishes Jan 2037) and Transport (10 year term/finishes December 2033).

Epic Cycle Adventures has enjoyed exponential revenue growth and all indicators are that this will continue.

High-level financial information will be made available to prospective buyers once photo ID is supplied and a confidentiality agreement has been signed and approved. 

Embark on a lucrative venture and operate a fun and profitable business in the heart of NZ North Island beautiful natural landscape. This thriving business awaits new owners to continue its legacy of success. 

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

Please note that a Photo ID will be required as part of the confidentiality approval process.