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Business Opportunites at The Point - Tuapiro Point - Tauranga Harbour - New Zealand

The Point is an ideal rural home and suitable for an extended family while offering a number of business opportunities for those wanting to engage in hospitality, accommodation, weddings, functions, adventure tourism and vineyard operation. Working with other service providers in fishing, boating and flying are just a few of the opportunities that abound with this superbly located property.

LUXURY WATERFRONT VINEYARD LODGE ACCOMMODATION

The property will appeal to buyers looking for a FHGC tourism/hospitality business that can be operated without employing permanent staff and the possibility to regulate workload and opening dates to suit personal requirements (all bookings are taken over the Internet, by e-mail or phone with no walk-in business. This superbly appointed lodge has panoramic sea views and is equipped with every convenience for your guests comfort and enjoyment. WINE APPRECIATION & ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES Wine appreciation along with dining and accommodation weekend packages has proven to be very successful. The typical Wine Lovers 2 day/1 night package included a gourmet picnic lunch with wine, vineyard and winery tour, wine tasting a 5 course wine and food matched dinner plus luxury accommodation and a brunch. The lodge can legally serve wine to up to 10 guests and this is a perfect weekend for up to 4 couples. VENUE for SMALL INTIMATE WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS As one of the few Tauranga harbour luxury lodges with lawns extending to the water, the property is highly sought after by couples wanting a waterfront wedding venue. The lawn and trees makes for the perfect wedding setting while for the reception depending on numbers the lodge can be used or for bigger wedding receptions the grounds can easily accommodation large marquees and access is ideal for out-catering. The location off the end of the road and adjacent rural land makes The Point suitable for a wide range of wedding receptions. FUNCTION LOCATION - CONCERTS & CELEBRATIONS The Point and the adjacent reserve has been the location for a number of very popular summer concerts including several Twilight Concerts of up to 2,000 people. The inner courtyard, equipped with long tables, chairs and market umbrellas, is the ideal venue for groups to enjoy long slow lunches. AVENTURE TOURISM - yachting - kayaking - fishing - hiking Adventure tourism is very much the vogue international visitor activity and The Point offers great scope and opportunity to market a range of water and land-based activities. Sailing is popular while kayaks offer the opportunity for harbour touring including Matakana Island and other half and full day trips. The lodge works with fishing charter operators who can provide great ocean fishing with consistent results. Guided horse riding on the harbour foreshore and through woodlands is available from local stables. VINEYARD PRODUCTION - GRAPE SALES While the vineyard is primarily an indulgence and a hobby interest, it does contribute to the marketing of the lodge accommodation and hospitality business by attracting guests from both the domestic and international market. The annual grape production is between 1 tonne and 1.5 tonnes and has a ready market with amateur winemakers who are prepared to assist with picking, crushing and pressing of the grapes and the purchase of the grape juice. HOME PROPERTY DETAILS LOCATION & ATTRACTIONS LODGE BUSINESS OPTIONS Business OPPORTUNITIES The Point Lodge at Tuapiro Point, Tauranga Harbour New Zealand