South Island Scenic, 4x4 & Cycle Tours | For Sale
Listing: #CS01022Katherine Shepherd
Broker | Christchurch
About this Business for sale in Christchurch
South Island Scenic, 4x4 & Cycle Tours | For SaleTourism Business – WFH + Huge Growth Upside
Established South Island tour operator with strong reputation, proven systems, and serious untapped potential.
Run as a lifestyle business for years — minimal marketing, mostly domestic clients — leaving clear upside for a motivated buyer.
Key Highlights:
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Established 2003 – trusted, recognised brand
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Work from home – no lease, low overheads
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Fully systemised – SOPs, tour manuals, booking systems, DOC Consents
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Flexible contractor model – no staff required
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Multiple tour offerings – scenic, 4WD, cycle, exclusive access routes
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Loyal client base with repeat/referral bookings
The Opportunity:
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Little to no proactive promotion in recent years
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95% domestic customers → ready to scale internationally
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Grow via digital marketing, offshore partnerships, or premium tours
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Increase tour frequency or expand product range
Ideal Buyer:
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Owner-operator or couple wanting lifestyle + income
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Tourism operator looking to expand
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Growth-focused buyer who sees the upside
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Offshore buyer wanting a proven NZ tourism platform
Why This One:
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High barriers to entry (permits, relationships, experience)
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Strong foundations already in place
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Scale it… or keep it as a flexible lifestyle business
Bottom Line:
Under-utilised, well-established tourism business with real growth potential — no lease, no heavy overheads, ready to go.
Contact Katherine now to find out more!
Katherine Shepherd, +64 275545151, katherine.shepherd@linkbusiness.co.nz
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*Profit: Sellers Discretionary Earnings, also known as EBPITD (Earnings Before Proprietors Compensation, Interest, Tax and Depreciation). This is the estimated total discretionary earnings (profit) for a business, usually based on historical trading.

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