Cave, Canterbury Map

About Cave, Canterbury

Cave is a locality in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 78. It sits at an elevation of around 239 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km west-southwest of Christchurch, the regional capital. Cave is located at 44.3167°S, 170.9500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Cave lies in a broad, fertile basin, its landscape defined by the gentle, sweeping contours of the surrounding plains that stretch towards the distant, muted blue of The Hunters Hills. It lies 25.7 km west-north-west of Timaru (from Timaru: bearing 290°T), and is situated 28.1 km west-south-west of Temuka. The land here, a rich tapestry of ochre and emerald, rolls with a quiet, unhurried grace, punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy trees and the straight, purposeful lines of farmland. The air, often crisp and carrying the faint scent of dry earth, hums with a subtle energy that speaks of the vast, open skies above. The Pareora River, a vital artery, winds its way through the region, its waters reflecting the ever-shifting colours of the sky, a constant presence in the lives of those who call Cave home.

The history of Cave is interwoven with the development of agriculture in this part of the Canterbury region, a story of resilience and adaptation to the land. For generations, sheep and beef farming have formed the backbone of the local economy, shaping the very character of the countryside and the sturdy practicality of its inhabitants. While not a hub of industry, Cave serves as a quiet centre for its surrounding pastoral holdings, a place where the rhythms of the seasons dictate the pace of life. The land, though seemingly tranquil, holds a deep history, a silent witness to the endeavours of those who have worked its soil, a continuity that binds the present to the past.

About This Cave Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cave, Canterbury, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -44.31667, 170.95. 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 Cave.

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