Merlo Forest, Eketahuna, Tararua, Manawatu / Whanganui

Merlo Forest, situated in the Tararua District presents a rare opportunity to secure scale, security, and growth within one of the world’s most stable forestry markets.

Spanning 361 hectares, the property includes 329 hectares of well-established Pinus Radiata. With a favourable land use capability profile, medium contour, and excellent access, the forest supports extensive ground-based harvesting. Almost the entire crop is eligible under the Emissions Trading Scheme, delivering both timber and carbon revenue streams.

Proximity to multiple domestic processing facilities and key export ports further strengthens its market position.

This is an asset designed to appeal to discerning investors seeking diversification, resilience, and long-term returns. Whether you are an established New Zealand operator or an international fund expanding into high-quality southern hemisphere forestry, Merlo Forest represents a premium opportunity.

The property is offered as part of a larger Wairarapa aggregation, totaling 1,132 hectares.

The forests are being marketed by NZ Forest Sales by way of a two-stage tender process. Stage one indicative offers close at 2pm on the 30th of October 2025, with stage two formal binding offers closing at 2pm on the 27th of November 2025.