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Ever wanted to run a 100-year-old chateau? Now is your chance
Chateau Tongariro: New Zealand's version of Buckingham Palace
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The NZ Government is seeking proposals to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro. The landmark hotel in Tongariro National Park closed in 2023 due to seismic risks, significantly impacting local tourism and the economy.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find an operator. The goal is a commercially viable solution that balances conservation values, respects tangata whenua aspirations, and revives the iconic tourist destination for New Zealanders.
Chateau Tongariro has been closed since early-2023.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has been a strong advocate for the chateau.
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