Red Vale, Auckland Map

About Red Vale, Auckland

Red Vale is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km north-northwest of Auckland, the regional capital. Red Vale is located at 36.6833°S, 174.7000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Red Vale rests within a gentle cradle of rolling farmland, its character defined by the soft, ochre-toned earth that gives the locality its name. It lies 13.7 km north-north-west of North Shore (from North Shore: bearing 341°T), and is situated 3.7 km north of Albany. The landscape here is a tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker, more resilient greens of scattered native bush, and bisected by the meandering course of the Okura River, its banks often fringed with reeds that whisper in the sea breeze. Though not directly on the ocean's edge, the air carries a subtle salinity, a constant reminder of Winstones Cove, a mere five kilometres distant, and the broader, unseen expanse of the Tasman Sea. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, softens to a warm, almost buttery hue, casting long shadows across the paddocks and lending a sleepy, timeless quality to the scene.

The economic pulse of Red Vale has long been tied to the land, with generations of families cultivating the rich soil for dairy farming. Beyond the dairy herds, pockets of horticulture have emerged, particularly in the sheltered valleys, yielding kiwifruit and apples that find their way to regional markets. The spirit of the Okura Bush Walkway, a popular local trail just a few kilometres away, hints at a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty, attracting weekenders and nature enthusiasts alike. While the Tawhitikahu Ridge remains a distant, hazy silhouette on the horizon, the immediate surroundings speak of a history deeply interwoven with the land's bounty, a quiet perseverance that underpins the daily lives of Red Vale's inhabitants.

About This Red Vale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Vale, Auckland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.68333, 174.7. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Red Vale.

Red Vale sits within the Auckland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Red Vale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.