Mamaku, Bay of Plenty Map

About Mamaku, Bay of Plenty

Mamaku is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 751. It sits at an elevation of around 577 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km west of Whakatane, the regional capital. Mamaku is located at 38.1000°S, 176.0833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Mamaku rests inland, a place defined by the gentle, rolling contours of the land and the scent of damp earth after rain. It lies 14.8 km west-north-west of Rotorua (from Rotorua: bearing 287°T), and is situated 10.4 km west of Ngongotaha. The landscape here is a tapestry of pasture and pockets of native bush, where the air often carries the hushed rustle of leaves and the distant bleating of sheep. To the west, the Kaimai Range forms a soft, blue-grey silhouette against the horizon, its slopes cloaked in varying shades of green, hinting at the denser Whakarewarewa State Forest further afield. The land breathes with a quiet humidity, a characteristic that nurtures the lushness of the surrounding farmland and the tenacity of the trees that fringe its clearings.

Historically, Mamaku's story is intertwined with the rhythm of its land and the labour it provides. Dairy farming has long been the bedrock of its economy, the rich volcanic soil yielding verdant pastures that sustain herds across the undulating terrain. This agricultural foundation has shaped the character of Mamaku, fostering a sense of groundedness and a shared understanding of the seasons’ cycles. While the land itself is the primary character, the nearby Mount Ngongotaha Reserve offers a point of reference, a sentinel of natural beauty visible from certain vantage points, reminding travellers of the deeper geological forces that shaped the Bay of Plenty. The Waihou River, though some distance away, courses through the broader region, a vital artery feeding the lifeblood of the land.

About This Mamaku Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mamaku, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.1, 176.08333. 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 Mamaku.

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