Takapu Forest — A Complete Forestry Package

Takapu Forest presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial forestry asset within close proximity to Wellington City, combining immediate harvest income, ongoing carbon revenue, and long-term landholding potential in a tightly held location.

Located approximately 16 kilometres from both Wellington City and CentrePort Wellington, the property benefits from excellent access to one of the Southern North Island’s principal export log ports.

The property comprises approximately 235 hectares of freehold land, offering a well-balanced forestry profile. Around 49 hectares of mature radiata pine is now ready for harvest, with a preliminary harvest inventory already prepared to support this. A further 117 hectares of minimally tended radiata pine is well suited to ongoing carbon forestry, adding a further layer of income potential beyond the immediate harvest.

Access to the property is provided via approximately 7 hectares adjoining Takapu Road, an area which may also hold future development potential, subject to the necessary approvals — offering purchasers an additional avenue for long-term value creation.

133.8 hectares of the property is registered under the Emissions Trading Scheme using the stock change accounting method, providing ongoing carbon sequestration income in addition to cashflow from the mature harvest. All NZUs associated with the property’s ETS registration remain with the forest and will transfer to the purchaser on settlement, providing immediate value from day one of ownership.

Key Features:

• 235 hectares of freehold land
• 166.8 hectares of Net Stocked Area
• 49 hectares of mature radiata pine, ready for harvest
• 117 hectares of minimally tended radiata pine, suited to carbon forestry
• 133.8 hectares registered under the NZ ETS (stock change accounting method)
• All NZUs transfer to the purchaser on settlement
• Established internal roading
• Strategic Wellington location