70 Cora Lynn Road, Great Alpine Highway (SH73), Springfield, South Island
Premium High-Country Lodge – Freehold Going Concern
By Negotiation
Business Description
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass offers a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic tourism business combining luxury accommodation and nature-based experiences. Positioned midway between Christchurch and the West Coast, the lodge is set on 14 hectares (35 acres) of landscaped grounds, native beech forest, and manuka shrublands, with spectacular views over Arthur’s Pass National Park and the high peaks of the upper Waimakariri Valley.
The property features 24 guest rooms in various configurations, complemented by a beautifully expanded restaurant and split-level dining spaces showcasing breathtaking alpine outlooks. Guests enjoy superb food, fine wines, warm hospitality, and exclusive guided wilderness and farm activities.
Access to the property is via Cora Lynn Road, linking to historic Cora Lynn Station – a working sheep and beef operation with additional Manuka honey, carbon and tourism upside.
Held for over 30 years and meticulously maintained, Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass represents a unique freehold acquisition in one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes – ready for new operators to step in, grow the offering, and leverage ongoing high-value tourism demand.
Offered as a freehold going concern, Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass can be purchased individually or together with Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki to establish a unique dual-lodge wilderness portfolio across two of the South Island’s most dramatic natural environments.
Unique Opportunity – Acquire One or Both Wilderness Lodges in New Zealand’s South Island
For the first time in over 30 years, two of New Zealand’s most recognisable wilderness lodges are being offered to the market as freehold going concerns. Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass and Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki represent a rare chance to secure a combined luxury eco-tourism portfolio spanning two of the country’s most extraordinary natural regions.
Together, the assets offer:
- Strong brand heritage and reputation
- Long-established operating systems
- High-value experiential tourism appeal
- Freehold land holdings in prime wilderness settings
- Significant expansion, development and product opportunities
- Individually, the lodges provide compelling standalone value:
Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass – 24-room lodge with restaurant and nature activities, set on 14 hectares within the Southern Alps.
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki – 28-room lodge on 4.2507 hectares in a UNESCO World Heritage Area, surrounded by lakes, rivers, beaches, and rainforest.
This offering is expected to generate significant interest from domestic and international tourism investors seeking premium freehold properties in proven destinations, with substantial upside and global appeal.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact specialist Tourism Business Broker Adrian Chisholm today on ---------- or email ----------
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Freehold going concern, offering outright land ownership and operational business transfer.
2. Prime alpine location in Arthur’s Pass National Park, midway between Christchurch and the West Coast, with spectacular views over the upper Waimakariri Valley.
3. Substantial landholding of 14 hectares, comprising landscaped grounds, native beech forest and manuka shrublands.
4. 24 guest rooms in multiple configurations, supporting boutique luxury accommodation capacity.
5. Expanded restaurant and split-level dining spaces designed to showcase alpine outlooks, enhancing F&B revenue potential.
6. Established nature-based and guided wilderness and farm activities, delivering high-value experiential tourism product.
7. Direct access via Cora Lynn Road, connected to historic Cora Lynn Station, a working sheep and beef operation.
8. Agribusiness and product synergies on-site, including manuka honey, carbon opportunities and tourism upside from the station link.
9. Long-term ownership exceeding 30 years, meticulously maintained, implying established systems and asset care.
10. Option to purchase together with Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki to create a dual-lodge wilderness portfolio across contrasting South Island environments.
11. Strong brand heritage and reputation, with long-established operating systems and repeatable service model.
12. Clear expansion, development and product growth opportunities, expected to attract domestic and international tourism investors.
