Cranco Forest, Dannevirke, Tararua, Manawatu / Whanganui

Cranco Forest is a significant 521 hectare landholding in the Weber District.

With 352.9 hectares of net stocked area, this well balanced forest estate offers a rare combination of scale, structural diversity, and strong long-term investment potential. The forest comprised of 217 hectares of mature Radiata pine established in 2001 and 2002, 95 hectares of second-rotation plantings between 0 and 3 years old, and 41 hectares of cutover land. In addition to this is over 150 ha of mature native. This mix provides investors with both immediate harvesting opportunities and excellent prospects for future growth.

The forest has been professionally managed with the majority being under a framing regime. Harvesting is predominantly suited to ground-based operations, offering efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Supporting this, an extensive roading network has been constructed to a high standard, ensuring reliable access and smooth harvest operations for years to come.

Strategically located, Cranco Forest benefits from direct access off a public road and is just 28 kilometres from Kiwi Lumber Dannevirke. The property also sits within economic cartage distance to Napier Port, providing dual advantages of strong domestic processing options and streamlined access to international export markets.

With low environmental risk, a proven management history, and the benefit of scale in a well-established forestry region, Cranco Forest stands out as a secure, sustainable, and highly attractive investment opportunity for both local and offshore buyers.

The property is being marketed by NZ Forest Sales through a two-stage tender process.

First stage indicative offers close at 2pm on the 23rd of October 2025, followed by second stage formal tenders closing on the 20th of November 2025.