Bartlett, Gisborne Map

About Bartlett, Gisborne

Bartlett is a locality in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 209 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-southwest of Gisborne, the regional capital. Bartlett is located at 38.8500°S, 177.8833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Bartlett rests on a landscape sculpted by the gentle persistence of the East Coast. It lies 24.2 km south-south-west of Gisborne (from Gisborne: bearing 206°T), and is situated 23.9 km south-south-west of Kaiti. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of emerald and gold, unfurls towards the distant glint of the Pacific, a mere three kilometres away, where the currents whisper around Whareongaonga Bay. Native bush, a vibrant tapestry of greens, clings to the steeper slopes, hinting at the wilder heart of the region, and the Maraetaha River, a silver thread, carves its patient path through the terrain, its banks often fringed with the dense foliage of Waterworks Bush. The air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil and sun-warmed grass, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty.

The story of Bartlett is woven into the very soil, a testament to generations who have found their livelihood here. Dairy farming, its rhythmic hum a constant presence, forms the backbone of the local economy, with cattle grazing contentedly on the fertile pastures. Yet, this is also a place touched by the broader currents of New Zealand's agricultural evolution, where the cultivation of kiwifruit and apples has added a splash of vibrant colour and international flavour to the local scene. The proximity to the coast, though not immediate, is a palpable influence, a whisper of salt on the breeze that speaks of Whareongaonga Bay’s enduring allure. For those seeking a deeper connection with the land, the Wharerata Track offers a path through the whispering bush, a chance to walk in the footsteps of those who have long understood the profound beauty and quiet strength of this corner of the Gisborne Region.

About This Bartlett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bartlett, Gisborne, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.85, 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 Bartlett.

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