Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty Map

About Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty

Ohauiti is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 165 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km west-northwest of Whakatane, the regional capital. Ohauiti is located at 37.7656°S, 176.1764°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Ohauiti lies cradled by the gentle undulations of the Bay of Plenty's hinterland, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald farmland and the deeper greens of native bush. It lies 8.9 km south of Tauranga (from Tauranga: bearing 174°T), and is situated 13.6 km west of Te Puke. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the fertile soil that defines this place, and though miles from the direct spray of the ocean, a faint, salty tang occasionally drifts inland from Welcome Bay. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, stretch towards the distant, hazy outline of the Kaimai Range, their slopes dotted with the orderly geometry of orchards and paddocks. Water, essential to the lifeblood of this region, flows unseen beneath the surface, eventually finding its way to the Waimapu River, its presence a quiet murmur in the background of daily life.

The history of Ohauiti is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the land, a story of settlers who coaxed sustenance from the rich earth and established a local economy deeply rooted in horticulture. Kiwifruit vines, their glossy leaves catching the sunlight, and the crisp promise of apples are a common sight, contributing significantly to the region's vibrant export market. This industrious spirit, born from the land, continues to shape the character of Ohauiti, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between people and the productive soil they cultivate.

About This Ohauiti Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -37.76559, 176.17637. 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 Ohauiti.

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