3257 Pahiatua-Pongaroa Road, Pongaroa, Tararua, Wairarapa

The Makuri Wilderness property offers a high quality Manuka honey production platform, a high standard of access and tracks, and a top-quality lodge as home base.

The 186.96 hectare property includes large areas of Manuka, with around 30 hectares planted in 2017, and regenerating native bush. This Manuka produces high quality honey with MGS values consistently above 20, and a peak yield of over 3760kg in a season. The property has been well set up with all-weather tracks throughout to all honey sites ensuring hives can be in place as soon as the season starts and without fail.

Backing on to land held by the Department of Conservation, and the ability to hunt this in addition to the 186 hectares, means the lodge at the very beginning of the property makes for the perfect escape to the wild. Incredibly well set up with timber lining and all the comforts of home, with electric oven, gas stove, large Wagener Fairburn wood range and freestanding wood fire. This lodge has no problem accommodating large numbers, and the views to the north over the property make for a lovely spot to rest up by the fire or take in the sun on the north facing deck.

The Makuri Wilderness Manuka block is a property that has a proven history in honey production, has potential for further carbon income stream. Whether you are in the honey business, looking to enter the honey business or simply have passive income and enjoy this retreat with friends and family, this property is not to be missed.