Chimney Creek Forest Rights, Kotemaori, Wairoa

The Chimney Creek Forest Rights is a production forestry investment opportunity now available in the Northern Hawke’s Bay, offered via Forest Rights covering more than 717 net stocked hectares over three forests.Strategically positioned within one of New Zealand’s strongest commercial forestry regions, these forests benefit from excellent growth rates, reliable access, and a substantial proportion of ground-based harvest area. The Chimney Creek Forest Rights commenced in 2021 with a 35-year term. Carbon rights are designated to a third party; however, all land costs, including council rates, are met by the landowner, reducing overall investment risk.Tui ForestLocated off Waihua Valley Road, approximately 5 km from State Highway 2, Tui features 367.3 net stocked hectares of Pinus radiata, planted during 2021–2022. This well-managed, early-rotation crop provides a clean, low-risk entry point for investors seeking full-cycle forestry exposure.Omahara ForestSituated on Putere Road, also 5 km from State Highway 2, Omahara comprises 69.4 net stocked hectares established in 2017, 2019, and 2022. The forest is fully ground-based, enabling efficient operations and reduced harvesting costs.Chimney Creek ForestWith direct access from State Highway 2 at Kotemaori, Chimney Creek includes approximately 280 net stocked hectares, incorporating 12 hectares of manuka. The forest offers extensive ground-based harvest area and a well-spread age class with planting in 2019, 2020, and 2022.With favourable cart distances of 76–105 km to Napier Port, strong regional growth performance, low operating costs, and reliable access across all three forests, this offering represents a solid investment opportunity in a proven New Zealand wood-supply region.Chimney Creek Forest Rights are for sale by Deadline Sale - 18 December 2025 at 2pm