Awakino Forest Cutting Right, Awakino, Waitomo, Waikato

Located north of Awakino in the Waikato region, Awakino Forest comprises 337 hectares of mature Pinus Radiata managed under a well-executed clearwood regime. Established in the 1995 and 1996 age classes, the forest is now at harvest age and is demonstrating excellent growth, form, and log quality, presenting an opportunity to capitalise on a substantial standing timber resource.

Access is secured via a legal Right of Way from Papakauri Road, providing reliable entry for harvesting contractors, heavy machinery, and log transport operations. The predominantly moderate to steep terrain is well suited to cable hauler harvesting systems, with some areas suitable for ground-based extraction.

Strategically located within economical cartage distance of key domestic and export markets, the forest lies approximately 52 kilometres from Waitete Sawmill in Te Kuiti, 105 kilometres from Taranaki Pine Sawmill, and 118 kilometres from Port Taranaki. This provides flexibility across multiple market outlets and enhances the profitability potential of the timber resource.

Further supporting efficient harvesting operations, the property is located within 26 kilometres of three aggregate quarries, providing convenient access to roading materials and the potential to reduce construction and maintenance costs.

With mature forests of this scale becoming increasingly difficult to secure, Awakino Forest offers an attractive opportunity for investors, forest owners, harvest contractors, and log exporters seeking a harvest-ready asset with secure access and strong market connectivity. The term of the Cutting Right is open for discussion, allowing purchasers flexibility to align harvesting with market and seasonal conditions.

Expressions of Interest Close 13 August 2026 at 2pm.