Ormond, Gisborne Map

About Ormond, Gisborne

Ormond is a locality in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north-west of Gisborne, the regional capital. Ormond is located at 38.5667°S, 177.9167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Ormond rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land softens and spreads. It lies 12.3 km north-west of Gisborne (from Gisborne: bearing 322°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-west of Kaiti. Rolling hills, carpeted in a mosaic of green pastures and darker patches of native bush, embrace the settlement, their contours smoothed by time and the gentle hand of agriculture. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet, hay-like fragrance of drying grass, especially after a rain. The land slopes gently towards the Waipaoa River, its waters often a placid, reflective ribbon winding through the landscape, reflecting the pale, wide sky above. Beyond the immediate farmland, the terrain begins to subtly ascend, hinting at the more rugged country that lies further afield.

This is a locality deeply connected to the land's bounty, where the economy has long been tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the fertility of the soil. Dairy farms are a prominent feature, their neat paddocks testament to generations of careful stewardship. The history of Ormond is woven into this agricultural heritage, with families who have worked this ground for decades shaping its character. While the Waipaoa River provides a vital water source, the nearest significant body of water, Lake Repongaere, offers a more tranquil presence, a quiet mirror to the surrounding countryside. The Waihirere Reserve, just a short distance away, serves as a reminder of the area's natural beauty and a place for quiet contemplation amidst the cultivated fields.

About This Ormond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ormond, Gisborne, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.56667, 177.91667. 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 Ormond.

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