Clearburn, Canterbury Map

About Clearburn, Canterbury

Clearburn is a locality in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 502 m above sea level. It lies approximately 230 km west-southwest of Christchurch, the regional capital. Clearburn is located at 44.3613°S, 170.0028°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Clearburn rests on a gentle incline, its landscape a study in muted greens and earthy browns. It lies 99.5 km west of Timaru (from Timaru: bearing 272°T), and is situated 13.8 km south-west of Twizel. Rolling farmland, stitched with the dark thread of hedgerows, slopes away towards the distant glint of Wairepo Bay, a mere ten kilometres beyond the immediate dominion of the Ohau River’s winding path. Table Hill, a stoic, flat-topped presence, presides over the horizon, its slopes often softened by a mist that clings like a shy embrace. The air, even here, carries a whisper of the sea, a faint salt tang that mingles with the richer scent of damp soil and the subtle perfume of wild thyme that carpets the less cultivated verges.

The economic pulse of Clearburn has long been tied to the rich soil and the nearby waters. Generations have worked the land, their lives shaped by the rhythms of dairy herds and the quiet industry of sheep and beef farming. This dependable agricultural backbone has allowed for a steady, unhurried existence, a stark contrast to the more volatile industries that can sometimes dominate coastal regions. While the fishing fleets rarely venture as far inland as Clearburn, the proximity to Wairepo Bay has always fostered a connection to the sea, a knowledge of its moods and bounty that filters into the local lore. Small businesses, organised around the needs of the farming community, provide the essential services, and a quiet pride in Clearburn’s self-sufficiency is palpable, a subtle strength born of decades of shared endeavour.

About This Clearburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearburn, Canterbury, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -44.36129, 170.00283. 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 Clearburn.

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