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July 8, 2026

For the best easy lifestyle available…

Prime Position – Prime Opportunity

2 Piri Road, corner SH1 & Tauaphi Road, Turangi.

Enquiries over $1,450,000

Land area 4760m²
ZRE (Powered by Ownly), (Licensed: REAA 2008)

Zane Cozens

Zane Cozens

Details

16 + bedrooms
11 + bathrooms
Home and income
12 + lounges
14 garage parks
House
Property interior
Property interior

Steeped in history and brimming with potential, Tongariro River Motels is a well-regarded accommodation provider located just moments from the world-famous Tongariro River – a legendary trout-fishing mecca.

Operating as a respected 11-unit motel since the late 1950s, it has earned iconic status both locally in Turangi and within the international angling community.

Set on a generous 4,670m² freehold site, the property offers excellent versatility for the next owner. Options include refurbishing and repositioning it as a premium motel complex, converting the units into long-term rentals or short-term holiday accommodation, or exploring a residential land redevelopment opportunity.

Level, river-proximate sections are increasingly rare in the much-sought-after river area of Turangi, making this a compelling prospect.

The extensive property features 11 motel units, a three-bedroom manager’s home with an integrated reception area, ample garaging, auxiliary buildings, generous driveways, and attractive landscaping.

The unique positioning provides three road frontages, two of which enjoy direct visibility from State Highway One – a significant commercial advantage. It also has three access points from two of these frontages – again, opening it up a bevy of potential concepts for future use. And above all this, it’s within an easy walk to at least six fishing pools along one of the nation’s most scenic rivers – and yes, it’s all about the trout!

After more than two decades of devoted care by the current owner-operators, the time has come to pass this much-loved property on to new stewards. With a heavy heart, they now invite the right buyer to shape the next chapter.

To know more and to take a private inspection, contact Zane on 02165784 or email him at zane@zre.co.nz

There are currently no open home times scheduled.

Please reach out to the agent to find a time.

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I have to add… An important feature for any motel operator, that is not mentioned in Zane’s advert above, is the website blog.  This has been operating for over 20 years and is the daily fix for many Tongariro anglers.  Over the last four weeks alone, it scored over 400,000 views, with the best blog attracting over 80,000 views.  That is a huge commercial marketing advantage waiting for a motel buyer for no additional cost.  This would offer the best established social media promotion for any tourist accommodation in NZ.
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