Raukokore, Bay of Plenty Map

About Raukokore, Bay of Plenty

Raukokore is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 86 km east-northeast of Whakatane, the regional capital. Raukokore is located at 37.6500°S, 177.8833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Raukokore rests in a gentle embrace of the East Cape, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald farmland and the darker hues of native bush, slope towards the distant shimmer of Papatea Bay. It lies 112.1 km north of Gisborne (from Gisborne: bearing 355°T), and is situated 37.1 km west of Hicks Bay. The air here carries the clean scent of earth and sea, a subtle perfume that hints at the proximity of the coast, though the land itself rises and falls in quiet undulations, sculpted by ancient forces. The Raukokore River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the landscape, its murmur a constant, soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the occasional bleating of sheep on the slopes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal mist, paints the scene in luminous washes, deepening the greens of the pasture and casting long, dancing shadows from the trees that fringe the valleys.

The history of Raukokore is a quiet one, deeply rooted in the land and the sea. For generations, the local economy has been sustained by the bounty of the surrounding pastures and the fishing grounds of Papatea Bay, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of life. While not a hub of grand industry, Raukokore possesses a distinctive character, a sense of unhurried existence that allows the subtle shifts of light and season to hold sway. It is a place where the vastness of the Raukumara Range, a brooding presence on the horizon, and the ever-present whisper of the ocean combine to create a unique sense of place, a quiet corner where the land and its people have found a harmonious accord.

About This Raukokore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raukokore, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -37.65, 177.88333. 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 Raukokore.

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