Guthrie, Bay of Plenty Map

About Guthrie, Bay of Plenty

Guthrie is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 371 m above sea level. It lies approximately 82 km west-southwest of Whakatane, the regional capital. Guthrie is located at 38.3000°S, 176.1500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Guthrie rests inland, a quiet collection of dwellings and farms spread across the rolling country. It lies 19.8 km south-south-west of Rotorua (from Rotorua: bearing 205°T), and is situated 25.8 km east-south-east of Tokoroa. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated paddocks and the darker, untamed green of native bush, the latter particularly dominant as one approaches the foothills of the Paeroa Range, its slopes rising with a soft, rounded permanence. Streams, fed by the higher ground, trace their way through the landscape, their waters reflecting the wide, often bright, Bay of Plenty sky. The air carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, and in the distance, the distinct, almost ethereal, mist that sometimes rises from the direction of Lake Ohakuri can be glimpsed on cooler mornings.

The history of Guthrie is tied to the rhythms of the land and the resourcefulness of its early settlers, many of whom established themselves here to work the rich soil. Today, the local economy is largely sustained by dairy farming, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound at dawn and dusk, and by the cultivation of kiwifruit, its vines carpeting the gentler slopes. The nearby Tumunui Bush offers a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, and the Aniwhaniwha Falls, a short journey away, provides a picturesque natural attraction. While not a bustling hub, Guthrie possesses a distinct character, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the Bay of Plenty landscape that surrounds them.

About This Guthrie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guthrie, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.3, 176.15. 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 Guthrie.

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