Sinclair Forest, Balclutha, Clutha, Otago

Sinclair Forest is a compelling forestry investment opportunity in the Otago region. Located on Glenfalloch Road near Balclutha, the forest comprises approximately 264 net stocked hectares, with 254.4 hectares registered in the ETS under averaging. The property also includes an estimated 27-hectare greenfield component, providing additional establishment area and value-add potential, with the total title area expected to exceed 330 hectares upon subdivision completion.

The forest is split across two age classes, with 45.2 hectares established in 2023 and 219.3 hectares planted in 2025. Predominantly situated on Land Use Classes 5 and 6, the property features rolling to moderate terrain with a largely north-easterly aspect, supporting favourable growing conditions and presenting a low environmental risk profile.

Sinclair Forest is strategically positioned approximately 109 kilometres from Port Chalmers, while five sawmills located within 13 to 77 kilometres, providing strong domestic processing and export market access.

The forest forms part of a wider Otago/Southland portfolio alongside Perkins Forest, Beaumont Forest Group, and the neighbouring Mark Hill Forest, collectively comprising approximately 934 hectares net stocked and delivering significant scale and age class diversity.

The property is offered for sale by two-stage tender, with non-binding indicative offers closing at 2pm on 11 June, followed by a final tender stage closing on 16 July.

For further information, including access to the Information Memorandum, please contact George Searle or Todd Buchanan at NZ Forest Sales.