For sale: land, buildings and business as going concern + GST (if any). A rare multi-revenue opportunity in New Zealand's iconic coastal town. Located at 57a Beach Road, Kaikoura, Emporium Brewing Ltd offers a wholesale, entertainment and hospitality business with four distinct revenue streams under one roof.
THE BUSINESS:
•Craft brewery - producing quality beers sold and served throughout venues across the South Island.
•Licensed bar - popular with tourists and locals, serving lunch and beverages.
•18 hole mini golf course - the only operating mini golf facility in Kaikoura, themed around local attractions.
•Two escape rooms - essential indoor entertainment for weather dependent tourism market.
•Annual Kegkoura Craft Beer Festival - now in its eighth year, this popular event draws 300 attendees annually for a celebration of craft beer, local food, and live music, generating significant additional revenue and brand exposure.
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES:
•Prime location close to Kaikoura's tourist hostels with excellent foot traffic.
•Rare sheltered position enjoying afternoon sun - a genuine advantage in coastal Kaikoura.
•Fills critical gap in Kaikoura's tourism infrastructure during bad weather when marine activities cease.
•Only mini golf operator in town - capturing entire market segment.
•Established brand recognition with distribution network across the South Island.
•Hosts Kaikoura's premier craft beer festival on the first Saturday of March each year, attracting visitors and creating a regional drawcard.
THE REAL OPPORTUNITY: Kaikoura's marine-focused tourism creates scarcity of land-based activities, making this business essential to the town's tourism offering. With limited competition and the right vision and investment, there is serious potential to enhance this operation and create the go-to entertainment venue in the centre of town. This is a blank canvas for an operator ready to unlock its full potential.
SALE INCLUDES:
•Land and all buildings/improvements
•Fully operational brewery with equipment and distribution network
•Complete bar fit out
•18-hole Kaikoura-themed mini golf course
•Both escape rooms with all props and technology
•Existing inventory
•Established Emporium Brewing brand and business systems
•Kegkoura Festival brand and event infrastructure
ALTERNATIVE USES: Well-located buildings and land offer numerous commercial possibilities beyond hospitality for investors seeking different ventures.
Perfect for: experienced hospitality operators, brewing enthusiasts, or entrepreneurs seeking a lifestyle business in one of New Zealand's most spectacular tourist destinations.
To be sold by deadline 6 March 2026, 4pm (unless sold prior).
