Underworld Adventures Business for Sale Charleston West Coast

Why buy this Underworld Adventures Business

Underworld Adventures Business for Sale Charleston West Coast

Location: Charleston, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Price: NZ$500,000 (Business Assets) + NZ$1,350,000 (Premises)

Underworld Adventures is a well-established, award-winning adventure tourism operator specializing in unique cave and karst-based adventures within the pristine Paparoa National Park. With a 15-year Department of Conservation (DOC) concession valid until 2032, this business offers a portfolio of guided experiences including Underworld Rafting, GlowWorm Cave Tours, Adventure Caving, and Rainforest Train excursions.

Key Highlights:

• Established: 1989

• Revenue: Approx. $1M p.a.

• EBITPDA: Circa $300K

• EBIT: $150K

• Core Offerings: Underworld Rafting, Charleston Glowworm Cave Tour, Te Tahi Adventure Caving, Nile River Rainforest Train, Cafe and retail shop.

• Awards: Best Adventure Tourism Operator, Outstanding Visitor Experience, Sustainable Tourism Practices.

• Infrastructure: Modern adventure centre, rainforest train, suspension bridge, formed tracks, and walkways.

• Staff: Core team of managers and guides, scaling up to 20+ in peak season.

• Marketing: Strong direct booking channels, partnerships with 50+ travel companies.

Included in Sale:

• Assets of all operating companies (land, buildings, train, vehicles, equipment)

• DOC concession (assignable)

• Intellectual property (branding, website, back-office databasing and booking systems)

• Forward bookings and established agency relationships

Premises: Stunning purpose-built adventure centre at current market valuation circa $1,350,000. The centre includes changing rooms, showers, retail space, and a fully functioning cafe.