HOLIDAY PARADISE

Ohope Beach Resort offers the ultimate in residential and holiday living. This luxury complex presents magnificent views from most suites. To the south stretches a panoramic view of the fabulous Ohiwa Harbour. A wide expanse of blue water is beautifully contrasted with lush rolling hills of natural bush, interspersed with fertile farmland, all majestically framed by the intriguing steel-blue Kaimanawa ranges in the distance. Always generating interest, the pristine tidal harbour presents a pleasant array of predominantly local yachts amidst the regular activity of sailboats, wind-surfers, and kayakers.

To the north stretches the glorious Pacific Ocean frequently scattered with a myriad of fishing vessels. In the distance is the ever-mysterious White Island, an active volcano occasionally belching voluminous white steam into a typically azure blue sky. Whale Island provides interest just offshore from the Whakatane heads to the west while the receding landscape of East Cape beckons from the east.

If you can ever drag yourself away from the captivating views, the recreational opportunities both within and immediately adjacent to this complex will keep you well occupied. Within the resort you can relax at the poolside or lounge in the temperate water – not too cold, but sufficient enough to cool you down on any one of those endlessly warm sunny days. Should you require warmer temperatures, the two spas (generally more suited for the evening or cooler days) are perfect for quiet relaxation. If action is your pastime you can enjoy a leisurely game of tennis on the adjacent court. For the fitness minded, there is the lap pool for building up just as many lengths as you desire while the gymnasium provides a range of exercise apparatus to tone that great figure of yours. A sauna, games room, and petanque court round out a good variety of recreational activities.

The Lounge/Café ensures residents and guests a communal place for social interaction and a place to watch the activities of others. The option of enjoying the on-site Café menu incorporated in the Lounge, sure beats preparing meals yourself back in your fully equipped suite. It is also a great place to share a relaxing social time with friends and family. Even if you prefer the privacy of your own apartment suite, room service is a pleasant option to help you get the full benefit of your relaxation time.

Should family and friends want outdoor living, the designated barbeque area provides a pleasant spacious place to gather for the occasion. If the need to venture outside the resort arises the options are virtually too numerous to record. A wide range of recreational equipment and service is available in the area including: surfing, sailing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, land-yachting, kayaking, biking and parasailing. There is an incredible range of fishing options from simply using a rod from the nearby wharf to chartering a deep-sea game fishing excursion. A long line from the beach, a net in the Harbour, fishing from a boat, surf-casting from the beach or harbour shore, or simply gathering a little of the abundant shellfish from around the shoreline, round out a range of other alternatives. The golf club is a mere two-minute drive from the resort, while a simple walk around the Ohope Spit is a pleasurable way to enjoy half a day. In addition, a local Harbour tour operator presents a great way to discover the beautiful Ohiwa harbour and enjoy the abundant bird life.

Right on the front doorstep of the resort there's the beach - one of New Zealand's safest (and with the uncommon orientation of due north), where you can enjoy all the usual beach side activities. The harbour also presents an immediately accessible alternative to the beach for playing in the water or on the shore.

A little further a-field, the Whakatane area offers a wide range of activities and pursuits. Most are no more than a half hour drive away. The likes of bush walks, thermal pools, fishing trips, a White Island tour, swim with the dolphins, 4-wheel bike adventures, mountain biking, horse treks, hunting, and trout fishing are but some of the variety of local activities that can be experienced.

New Zealand is a beautiful country and the Bay of Plenty must be one of the highlights of any tourist's itinerary. It has certainly become a highly desirable destination for the Kiwi vacation. Whakatane and Ohope have been one of the country's best-kept secrets, but its popularity is growing rapidly as more and more people discover the fantastic opportunities on offer in this truly amazing location.

Whether you simply want to rest easy in the luxury of your spacious suite, lounge leisurely about the resort, or engage in any one of a wide range of recreational pursuits, nowhere is there a better place to live or holiday than at Ohope Beach Resort.

Alternative restaurants and cafés start just down the road while the neighbouring corner dairy is convenient for a range of necessary supplies.

HISTORY

In the year 2000 Ohope Point Apartments Ltd secured four adjoining sites collectively exceeding 4000m2, in arguably the best location in Port Ohope. With fantastic views across the beautiful Ohiwa Harbour and also over the Pacific Ocean, we recognized the importance of maximising the site potential. To obtain the very best possible design solution, we invited six reputable architectural practices with considerable design expertise, to submit a design concept for the site.

From those six submissions, award-winning architects Crosson Clarke and Design Group Elliott were selected to further develop their design, the final outcome of which is presented here – Ohope Beach Resort. With Ohope being new to such developments at that time, we acknowledged the need to conduct sound market research to accurately determine the specific expectation of the Ohope market. Not only did we draw on the best of similar developments, particularly in the Mount Maunganui area, but we took time to talk with prospective purchasers and listen to what they felt was important.

Our architects took that information, refined the development to incorporate the best of the ideas and market expectations, and produced a stunningly effective design that we know you will find impressive. In April 2003 the Whakatane District Council granted resource consent for a reduced height development. Consequently this was appealed to the Environment Court and following a hearing in December 2004, which we won, consent was finally released in July 2005.

Working drawings had commenced already while building and excavation consents for the basement were applied for. Excavation on the site began in October 2005 with construction work getting underway the following month. The project was constructed over the following two years and Code of Compliance was granted in November 2007.

LIFE-STYLE LIVING

More and more New Zealanders are coming to understand the wonderful benefits of living in a Body Corporate complex. The escape from innumerable chores of grounds and maintenance creates more time for enjoying life and doing those things you frequently neither had the time nor energy for.

Ohope Beach Resort residents can enjoy the magnificent views every day without the demand of several flights of stairs. No longer will expansive and/or demanding gardens exhaust you, yet you can still enjoy the pleasant surrounds of a crafted and beautifully landscaped site.

Quality apartment suites provide the opportunity for greater social interaction yet preserving the privacy we all value. The Lounge/Café offers the ideal venue for this social activity and the opportunity to watch all the action. In addition you can enjoy a range of recreational facility you probably could never afford or have the space for in a more traditional urban home and property.

Perhaps most of all, the added freedom that resort living brings to your lifestyle is the most significant advantage you will enjoy. You have more time to get out and enjoy all those wonderful activities Ohope and the surrounding Whakatane area offers. Another big plus is the peace of mind that keyless access and video surveillance security with on-site management and supervision brings.

If you’re looking for a holiday home, there really is no better option than one of these superior suites. No more arriving on holiday to an over-grown section and building maintenance. From the moment you arrive (with your apartment suite prepared by the management for your arrival), until the moment you walk out (when again the cleaning can be done for you), you are able to holiday to the max. When you are not staying yourself or having friends and family in, there remains the peace of mind that your property is well secured and maintained. In addition, the letting option is a convenient way to maximise a return on your capital investment.

For those who live some distance from Ohope, either within New Zealand or overseas, the letting accommodation option enhances investment return on the capital outlay. The added benefit of GST refunds and tax concessions are also optional extras if choosing to let your apartment suite.

All factors considered, it is evident why this kind of resort living significantly excels the traditional holiday bach, or home and section.

EXTENSIVE FACILITY

In any complex it is the accompanying facility that provides the distinct advantage of resort living. While the apartment suites themselves provide magnificent views, spacious living with generous decks, quality high standard fittings and finish, and offer privacy; it is the additional facility that brings the added benefits.

Each suite has two garaged car parks with an associated storage compartment sufficient to securely lock away all that necessary recreation equipment.

Two recreational pools effectively accommodate all bathing needs. The Lounge pool with its in-built seating, located by the café, is reserved for quiet activity, where you can ease back and relax while cooling off. The larger Family pool ranges from 300mm to 1800mm deep and provides space for fun and activity for all the family, especially under the water fountain – great fun for the kids. A separate 20 metre lap pool designated for exercise only, enables the health conscious to swim as many lengths as they require – uninterrupted by other bathers. Shaded areas provide protection from the hot sun and recliners allow pleasant relaxation around the pools. Two spa tubs offer a warm respite where peaceful relaxation is assured. The handy changing room also offers added convenience.

Lift access eliminates the effort of stairs, particularly for the elderly, and the main block link access way is covered. Ramps also offer an alternative to the steps outside.

Crafted landscaping provides enjoyable space for relaxing outdoors in the sun and fresh air. The specifically designated barbeque area provides a place for a wider group of residents or visiting family to meet together adjacent to the pool.

A tennis court enables the energetic an outlet while the petanque court offers a more sedate alternative. The professionally specified Gymnasium provides both aerobic and weight equipment and space for regular fitness work-outs while the “Physiotherm” infrared heat sauna rounds off a variety of indoor health promoting activities.

Our Lounge/Café offers café style relaxation for scrumptious dining, a range of refreshments, or simply a social meeting place for a coffee and chat - or perhaps just a quiet read. The Lounge/Café incorporates a conservatory-cum-solarium and is located to capture the warmth of the sun in the winter months.

The associated kitchen facility will also provide room service for those occasions when you want a meal or snack in the privacy of your own suite without the hassle of preparing it yourself. The associated Games Room / Conference Facility is equipped for table-tennis, pool, and indoor-bowls while also providing space for a social game of cards or mah jong.

Finally the security of keyless electronic access to both the site and suites, together with video surveillance, brings peace of mind in respect of your safety and that of your personal effects.

OWNERSHIP

Every apartment suite in the Ohope Beach Resort complex is privately owned. Some suites will be used as a permanent residence, others for holiday use exclusively by the owners, while others will be part of the pool of suites available for short-term accommodation.

Each owner who wants to let out his or her apartment suite enters into an individual ‘Management Agreement’ with the on-site manager. The manager then acts on behalf of each owner to let and maintain their suite for the times they do not require use of it themselves. As owner, you have complete flexibility and control over just how your suite is used and you can easily revert from one type of use to the other by simply giving due notice to the manager. The body corporate and manager ensures your suite and the complex are well maintained and secure at all times.

As you will appreciate, the complex and surrounding Ohope location offers so very much to potential customers. Whether it is short stay accommodation, conference groups, or weekend get-a-ways, there is certain to be a consistent demand. With Ohope turning on more sunshine and pleasant temperatures than just about anywhere else in New Zealand, there is not a better location for great weather conditions throughout the year. Even mid-winter days are typically warm and allow numerous recreational activities - and of course the views are always magic.

It will take so little time to build a client base and become widely regarded as the premier resort for holidays or a conference venue. Therefore it is not unrealistic to expect occupancy to grow to 60% and beyond, potentially generating gross revenue of up to $50,000 per annum and more. With overheads as low as 40%, the return on your capital investment will be encouraging - particularly when you can just holiday any time you please.

Remember, whether you let out your apartment suite or not, you no longer need endure the hassles of house and site maintenance, security, or rent management associated with the typical beach holiday home or bach. Your asset does not need to sit idle month after month in your absence – it can work for you.

For those who live-in as residents, whether for just a few months a year or permanently, the ambience and interest of the resort offers much to be enjoyed. Interestingly enough, a managed complex is likely to be more peaceful than a totally residential one, as the frequency of 100% rented occupancy is seasonal. Sure there will be busy times, but there will also be the quieter times too, making this resort a great place to live.

If the cost of an apartment suite is a little beyond your means, the nature of the complex allows you to seriously consider joint ownership. While Ohope Beach Resort is not a time-share facility, joint ownership provides an alternative option to spread the cost, yet still enjoy the privilege and freedom to holiday here whenever you desire and still reap the investment benefits.

CONFERENCE FACILITY

Letting options for Ohope Point Resort owners is broadened by the provision of a conference facility within the complex. This resort provides one of the more exciting venues for small business conferences. Whether it's just for a couple of days or for a week, our 'state of the art' conference facility incorporated into the dual purpose Games Room / Conference Facility will certainly meet every expectation. The conference facility comfortably accommodates either one large group of 30, or space for smaller groups. The adjacent Lounge/Café satisfies food and refreshment requirements, while the wider resort facility affords a particularly pleasant environment for relaxing afterward. The spacious apartment suites enable the meeting of smaller groups should that be useful for conference needs. Once the work is done, the huge range of options for recreational activity is exciting. The resort management can organise both on-site and off-site activities for conference groups or simply direct interest to the wider Whakatane experience. With the resort offering a range of recreational activities and service, it just makes conference organisation so much simpler.

Conference organisers need only select the activities required and the resort management can do the rest. Costs are particularly reasonable and the value gained from an effective team building exercise is immeasurable. Reference to the many options available in the associated HOLIDAY PARADISE section will give a better appreciation of all a conference group can enjoy.

OHOPE NZ

Ohope is one of New Zealand's most beautiful beach destinations. Just 5 minutes drive from Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty, it is a popular holiday location for many New Zealanders each and every summer. Ohope lies South-East of Tauranga and East of Rotorua on New Zealand's East Coast, being just over an hour's drive from each of these two tourist cities.

The climate in Ohope is one of the very best in New Zealand. It has the highest number of sunshine hours per year on average in the North Island (2329 hours). Summer temperatures regularly attain a pleasant average of 24˚C with the best weather arriving around mid-December and lasting through to the end of March. Autumns are calm and warm with consistently settled weather - blue skies and infrequent rain. Winter-time is also typically settled with average daytime temperatures rarely as low as 9˚C and typically much warmer - often producing plenty of sunshine. Few New Zealand cities have less rainy days than Whakatane/Ohope. Climate wise, it would be difficult to find a better place in New Zealand than Ohope.

Such is Ohope's popularity, it is not only one of New Zealand's favourite holiday destinations, but it's also a very popular place for people to retire to. The scope of recreational activity the Whakatane/Ohope area has to offer would be hard to match anywhere else in New Zealand. Both the harbour and ocean offer so much variety for water-based activity, while the land-based range of recreational activities is similarly extensive. Whakatane is internationally renown for its deep-sea fishing yet there is just so much more as is further explained in this presentation.

With all that Ohope has to offer you would think the place would be a constant hive of activity – on the contrary. While the six-week high season over New Year is always busy, the usual occupancy in the area is low. The Ohope Spit has limited land space for development and current development of the area, while nearly complete, is hardly intensive. This phenomenon ensures plenty of space for your recreational endeavours with no likelihood of overcrowding. Ohope is an exclusive location that only a privileged few will ever be able to enjoy on a regular basis.

Any overseas buyer of New Zealand real-estate would hardly do better than to invest in Ohope. This exclusive holiday location is rapidly growing in popularity, yet the limited number of properties available will ensure supply will never attain to the demand. An investment in this remarkable resort (condominium) at Ohope Beach Resort would be a perceptive and enduring investment. The information presented on this web-site conveys the scope and nature of this development and you can buy with confidence.

REAL-ESTATE OPPORTUNITY

At last the beautiful Ohope area offers a real-estate opportunity that is long overdue. This luxury resort situated on the narrowest part of the Ohope spit with one of the highest elevations, presents magnificent views of both the glorious Ohiwa Harbour and the fantastic Pacific Ocean. Most apartment suites have fabulous views; some to both the harbour and the ocean while others have panoramic views of either the harbour or the ocean.

Each suite offers spacious living with generous terrace areas for outdoor living. There is direct access to the beach and immediate access to the harbour.

Each apartment suite boasts first quality fittings and fixtures giving both the bathrooms and kitchen a particularly high standard of finish. Great site facility provides both residents and holiday users a wide variety of fun and recreational opportunity to relax and enjoy.

Whether you require the convenience of a holiday get-away or the comfort of a residential home, this fantastic new resort is ideally suited for you. Take a moment to examine the incredible views that can be enjoyed from almost every suite in this complex.

WHY BUY

Ohope Beach Resort is the premier holiday/residential complex in the Whakatane area. Sited in the perfect location for holiday and recreational activity, this architecturally designed complex is right where all the action is. To cap it off, the views are simply breath-taking, unsurpassed by anything else in the Bay of Plenty.

This unique development in the Whakatane area will prove to be both highly successful and highly desirable real-estate. The concept of a managed holiday development is of course not new. Having been established on the Gold Coast of Australia for some years now, they have also become abundant and highly successful at near-by Mount Maunganui and around many other New Zealand locations.

Body Corporate developments of themselves are increasingly becoming a popular option for residential living in many New Zealand centres. Whether for holiday use or residential, the facility, convenience, security, community and economy of this style of living is now well known, making them a highly desirable asset.

Capital investment in a quality development is also secure, and more so in a prestigious resort of this nature. It is the very nature of the resort's operation that will ensure its success. The commercial opportunity that the development provides puts this privately and independently owned complex in a class of its own. The café incorporated in the Lounge offers owners and visitors alike the convenience of in-house dining with the additional luxury of room service also being available. A managed resort that can operate close to hotel standards is, of itself, unique. Capacity for conference facility will also provide a huge factor for higher occupancy. Many conferences like to combine work with some 'team-building R and R'. Once the full extent of what this complex and the surrounding Whakatane area has to offer is more widely known, it will not be surprising if this resort becomes one of the country's most sought after conference and holiday venues for Kiwis and tourists alike.

HOW TO BUY

Once you have perused the drawings and documentation on this web-site, you may easily download and print any of the available information. To negotiate a purchase or to obtain further information, simply contact us through our web-site or phone 0800 4OHOPE (0800 464673). To visit the complex just ring for an appointment as we are available any day of the week to show you through. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that apartments listed for sale at any particular time have not been sold subsequent, as this web-site is only updated periodically. However, if you are seriously interested, then we can put a hold on any available apartment suite for you to take the time to finalise your decision. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries.