Lake Ōhau Lodge, snow field concession for sale

9th August 2023 By Staff Reporter | news@tourismticker.com | @tourismticker

The Lake Ōhau Lodge and a concession for the Ōhau Snow Fields in Mackenzie Country are up for sale.

The 10-hectare, 72-room lodge property located off SH8 is being sold as freehold by its owners Mike and Louise Neilson, who have operated it for 33 years. A concession from the Department of Conservation to operate the ski field is also part of the sale.

CBRE, which is managing the sale, said the lodge attracted 25,000 visitor nights per year.

“This asset will appeal to investors who will recognise it as a highly exciting opportunity to acquire an iconic South Island tourism destination with well-established ski and accommodation facilities,” said CBRE Christchurch managing director Tim Rookes.

“Exciting concepts have been drawn up for two undeveloped building sites on the property, capturing spectacular views up the lake. We have also been in discussions with global luxury accommodation operators who have expressed interest in operating a new lodge at Ōhau on behalf of the new owners.”