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3081 Whanganui River Road, Parikino, Whanganui

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12.81ha

The Flying Fox - unique business opportunity

'The Flying Fox' is a unique and iconic property, steeped in history. One of only a handful of freehold sites in the area, it is located on a 12.8083ha site on the western bank of the Whanganui River. Nestled on the edge of the Whanganui National Park, this property provides an authentic rural location yet is only 45kms north of Whanganui. The Flying Fox currently operates bespoke tourist accommodation overlooking the river, with a stunning native bush-clad backdrop.

The Flying Fox cable car is the iconic title feature of this property and crossing the river feels like stepping into another world. The ride also ensures the true beauty of the area can be appreciated during the journey across the river. The cable car provides primary access for owners and guests alike with alternative access from the river via jet boat or canoe.

Approximately 2ha of the site is actively managed and utilized for owners and guests with the remainder in native bush. The present owners have extensively renovated the property over the last eight years, bringing everything up to modern-day standards while retaining the unique, rustic feel of the place.

The accommodation comprises of two individual hand-built cottages, an off-grid tiny house, a studio, a wooden cabin, a glamping tent and campsite. A separate three-bedroom house with an office is currently used as the owner's residence. The business has solid bookings for the next 12 months, catering for both over-night and extended reservations. The property is on the route of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail, Te Araroa Trail, and Tour Aotearoa, making it a prime location for visitors.

Whether you are looking for a property to live your off-grid dream or to pick up and run a tourism business with a proven track record, The Flying Fox may just tick all the boxes.

For a 360 tour of the cottages, copy and paste the link into your browser: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=P3FwqUSsUVQ

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Type

Lifestyle Property

Property ID

3002383

Listed on

24/05/2023

Updated

10 days ago

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Broadband available

Floor area

125m²

Land area

12.81ha

Type of title

Freehold

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Parikino, Whanganui

Parikino is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wanganui, one of 28 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Parikino is the 22nd largest suburb of Wanganui in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Parikino provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1980 - 1989. Residential housing stock in Parikino is made up of approximately 25% residential housing and 75% lifestyle properties.

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