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As @pryally says sapele would be good as would meranti (slightly cheaper but still a tropical hardwood - often sold as hardwood in selco et al). Softwood wise western red cedar looks amazing and is brilliant to work with, larch or doug fir nwould also be good shouts.
Do you want to paint it or show off your wood?
What would be a good material for a garden gate? Waist height, between two brick pillars.