WHAKATIPU TIMBER CO.
Our Vision
Whakatipu Timber Co. is a locally owned Tree Services and Sawmilling company working across the Central Otago region.
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We specialise in professional tree removal, forestry work, sawmilling & timber supplies — turning your trees into usable timber or direct return.
Backed by a full range of modern forestry and tree-service equipment, we’re set up to work safely and efficiently in challenging terrain and on high-volume jobs. Our mechanised operation allows us to scale from single-tree removals through to full forestry, land clearance, and sawmilling projects.
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Our goal is to support the Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago, and Southland regions with reliable, sustainable forestry and timber solutions. Our vision is to lead the way in sustainable forestry and timber supply in the South, proving that every tree can create value far beyond the log.
In addition to our commitment to sustainability, we also prioritize customer satisfaction. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and preferences, and we are always happy to provide guidance and suggestions based on our expertise.
Whether you are looking for tree services, forestry solutions or sustainable, locally-sourced timber, Whakatipu Timber Co. is your go-to choice. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.
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WOOD CHIPPING AND FORESTRY SERVICES
TREE
SERVICES
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
AJ Hackett Bungy NZ
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“We purchased a couple of beautiful Western Red Cedar slabs from Rich at Whakatipu Timber for our new Liquid Courage Bar at the Kawarau Bungy Centre. Richard milled and machined them to a high quality. Together with these cedar slabs, Richard cut and dressed the cedar offcuts to make novel swing seats for the cedar tabletops. Overall excellent service and a quality product.” - Geoff Wilson, Project Manager
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Royalburn Station
"Rich is awesome to deal with and brings a host of knowledge to the table. A highly skilled Arborist with a range of specialised equipment, Rich has helped us to turn a waste product into something we can use on the farm. He is great to communicate with and is always fast to get the jobs sorted at last minute! Highly recommended." - Michelle Wallis, Farm manager
Malvern Downs Station
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"Richard at Whakatipu Timber felled and milled our 100 year old stand of Oregons. He was punctual, efficient, proficient and professional. His quality of workmanship and milling was outstanding and we would not hesitate to highly recommend him. Richard also limbed and climbed our older trees and made a super job. He is also a young man that has a lovely personality which makes working with him a pleasure.
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Lineker Architects​
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Whakatipu Timber and I cannot recommend them enough. They were incredibly professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. From the initial assessment of my trees to the final cleanup, they were attentive to every detail and made sure to address all of my concerns.
Their expertise and attention to detail really set them apart. They were able to identify and address issues that I had no idea existed, and they provided me with valuable insights and recommendations on how to maintain the health and longevity of my trees."
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@whakatipu.timber.co