A quality forestry investment located near Hawarden in the Canterbury region this property offers a compelling timber opportunity, complemented by strong projected carbon revenue over the next 16 years.



The forest comprises a title area of just over 347 hectares, with a net stocked area of 268 hectares of Pinus radiata established in 2025. The property is currently progressing through application for ETS registration under averaging, providing the potential for near-term cash flow while the timber crop continues to mature and add value.



Establishment has been successful, with a recent survival assessment exceeding 92%, supported by a favourable local microclimate widely regarded as a “honey pot” within the area. Access is directly off Inches Road, a short distance from sealed Lake Sumner Road, with a well-established internal track network providing practical 4WD access throughout the forest.



The land is classified entirely as LUC Class 6, featuring moderate to steep contour and low erosion risk, supporting a future harvest profile suited to a combination of ground-based and hauler operations.



Strategically positioned approximately 113 kilometres from Lyttelton Port, the forest also benefits from proximity to domestic processing facilities including the Loburn and Stonyhurst Sawmills within an 85-kilometre radius, supporting competitive cartage distances and marketing flexibility at harvest.



Masons Flat Forest is offered to the market via a two-stage tender process.

The first non-binding indicative offer stage closes at 2:00 pm on 30 April 2026, with the final stage closing on 28 May 2026.



For further information or to obtain an Information Memorandum, please contact George Searle or Todd Buchanan at NZ Forest Sales.