Benmore II Forest, located just north of Winton in Southland, represents a high-quality timber investment opportunity in one of New Zealand’s most tightly held forestry regions.



The forest comprises a net stocked area of 281.8 hectares of second-rotation Pinus radiata, strategically diversified across twelve age classes ranging from 2000 to 2025 plantings, with the majority approaching maturity. Management has been to a consistently high standard, with most of the forest under a well-implemented pruned regime, complemented by approximately 22 hectares managed under a framing regime. As expected for this location, the forest demonstrates excellent growth rates and strong tree form.



Benmore II Forest benefits from an established and well-maintained internal roading network, providing efficient access for both silvicultural and harvest operations. The terrain is uniformly easy and well suited to ground-based harvesting systems. Land use capability is predominantly Class 6, with a low to medium environmental risk profile, supporting long-term operational certainty and investment confidence.



Legal access is via Dipton Flat Road. The forest is strategically positioned just 24 kilometres from the Niagara Sawmill in Winton, with additional domestic processing facilities available within a 75-kilometre radius. South Port at Bluff is located approximately 81 kilometres away, offering an efficient export option.



Benmore II Forest is offered for sale by way of a two-stage tender process, with the first non-binding indicative offer stage closing at 2.00 pm on Thursday, 12 March 2026.