798ha of Forestry, Native Bush & Recreation
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For SaleSet across approximately 798 hectares of dramatic coastal hill country at Waipapa Bay, Jelldale Forest combines established forestry and carbon with extensive regenerating native bush and exceptional back-country hunting.
The property includes 121.7 hectares of mature Radiata pine planted between 1994 and 1997, with 106.98 hectares registered as Post-1989 Forest Land under the ETS. A total of 31,775 NZUs will transfer on settlement, with ongoing carbon income accounted for under the forest’s participant-specific FMA carbon tables.
Beyond the productive forest, more than 600 hectares of regenerating native bush and hill country rise from the Clarence River flats to approximately 1,100 metres ASL. Bordered largely by DOC conservation land, Jelldale is home to red deer, fallow deer and pigs, with chamois also known to visit.
A well-developed track network, three-bedroom hunting hut with solar power and gas, additional single-room hut and three-bay shed provide established infrastructure for immediate use.
Approximately 40km north of Kaikōura, Jelldale brings together mature forestry, carbon value, native bush and genuine back-country recreation within one substantial landholding.
Key Features:
- Freehold titled area – 798ha
- Net stocked Area – 121.7ha
- 106.98ha Post-1989 ETS registered (stock-change accounting)
- 31,775 NZUs transferring on settlement
- Approx. 600ha of regenerating native bush
- Hunting and recreation opportunities
- Approx. 40km from Kaikōura
- Mature Radiata Pine (1994 – 1997)
For Sale by Tender — Submissions closing 4pm, Thursday 15 October 2026 (unless sold prior).
Property Details
- Rural
- Rural/Lifestyle
- Agribusiness
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Warwick Searle
Owner | Director
Warwick has twenty years in rural and agribusiness real estate and is REINZ Rural Salesperson of the Year 2024. He began in Bay of Plenty dairy and kiwifruit sales with Harveys Whakatāne, ran LJ Hooker Gisborne’s rural business — selling Waikura, Pakira and other major East Coast stations — and then led national agribusiness and forestry teams at CBRE and Colliers, transacting more than 30,000 hectares of farmland and forest. He founded Searle Agribusiness to give farm vendors a specialist, nationally connected alternative to the franchise networks.
George Cashmore
Property Advisor
George is the sixth generation of his family to work across New Zealand’s land-based industries, bringing a strong understanding of forestry, rural property and the wider primary sector. This background, combined with his industry experience, gives George valuable insight into rural land, its productive potential and the factors that shape property transactions.
James Burke
Property Advisor
James combines hands-on farming experience with expertise in rural finance, investment analysis and real estate. His practical understanding of rural assets, carbon opportunities and land-use strategy allows him to provide commercially driven advice and achieve outstanding outcomes for vendors and purchasers.
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