240cm Rata Slabs – Ideal for River Tables, Indoor & Outdoor Tabletops

Price is for ONE slab RRP: $3,000 each Three slabs available (Rata 1, 2, 3) You may purchase more than one at the same winning price per slab.

Overview: Stunning natural-edge Rata slabs, milled in New Plymouth under MPI approval and air-dried for over 10 years. Each slab is top-sanded to reveal the rich red and purple hues unique to this rare native hardwood.

Slab Options (All 240cm Length): * Rata 1

• Width: 50cm (narrow end) – 60cm (wide end)
• Thickness: 8cm
• Approx. Weight: 100kg
  • Rata 2
• Width: 70cm – 80cm
• Thickness: 8cm
• Approx. Weight: 140kg
  • Rata 3
• Width: 60cm – 68cm
• Thickness: 11.5cm
• Approx. Weight: 160kg

Optional Kiln Drying: Add $250 to reduce moisture content to 12–14%

About Northern Rata Timber: One of New Zealand’s rarest and densest native hardwoods, Northern Rata is prized by furniture makers and collectors alike. * Deep red tones with fine grain patterns * Extremely hard and durable * Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use * Density: ~880 kg/m³ (Northern Rata), up to 1140 kg/m³ (Southern Rata)

Perfect For: * Premium indoor/outdoor table or benchtops * Custom river tables * High-end bespoke furniture * Woodturning or carving projects * Native timber enthusiasts & collectors

Pickup & Delivery:

• Pickup from Kumeu, Auckland
• Nationwide freight available: – North Island: $200–$300 – South Island: $250–$350 (Final freight cost depends on exact location)

Provenance & Story: Recovered from a remote dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki between 2012–2013. Our bushmen lived deep in the forest for over six months to bring out these rare timbers. A true piece of New Zealand history, now available for your next masterpiece. (Photos available)

Legal Note: All timber is legally sourced under MPI milling statements or from MPI-licensed suppliers.