Waimana, Bay of Plenty Map

About Waimana, Bay of Plenty

Waimana is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 709. It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km south-southeast of Whakatane, the regional capital. Waimana is located at 38.1500°S, 177.0833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Waimana lies cradled by undulating hills, their slopes often cloaked in the rich greens of pasture and the darker, deeper hues of native bush. It lies 73.3 km east of Rotorua (from Rotorua: bearing 91°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-south-east of Taneatua. The land here is sculpted by the Nukuhou River, a vital artery that winds its way through the valley, its waters reflecting the broad, ever-changing sky. In the distance, the Ikawhenua Range forms a formidable, hazy backdrop, its peaks often softened by the ambient light. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quietude broken only by the calls of birds and the gentle murmur of the river, a subtle perfume of damp earth and distant blossoms often clinging to the breeze.

The history of Waimana is deeply intertwined with the land, a narrative of cultivation and resourcefulness. For generations, the valley has sustained a local economy built on the sturdy foundations of dairy farming, the rich volcanic soil yielding abundant pastures. Interspersed with the rolling fields, pockets of forestry speak to a more recent chapter of industry, the scent of pine sometimes drifting on the wind. This is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a rhythm that has shaped the character of Waimana and its inhabitants, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the surrounding natural world.

About This Waimana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waimana, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.15, 177.08333. 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 Waimana.

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