Hastings, Hawke's Bay Map
Explore Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hastings map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official LINZ topographic sheets — plus LINZ aerial imagery, an OpenStreetMap search for anywhere in New Zealand, a GPS grid-reference readout and turn-by-turn driving directions. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of Hastings, Hawke's Bay
How to Use This Hastings, Hawke's Bay Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hastings, Hawke's Bay. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawke's Bay or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official LINZ topographic maps — the Topo250 and Topo50 sheets used for tramping, hunting, hut access and back-country navigation, switching scale automatically as you zoom in. Aerial shows LINZ aerial imagery, down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. The search box above the map finds any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hastings.
Click 📍 My position in that same panel to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are, shows your accuracy, and reports your position as an NZTM2000 grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude. The NZTM grid reference is the format New Zealand search and rescue services work from, and there is a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even in places where the map itself cannot load.
The blue 📍 My Location & Navigate button starts live turn-by-turn driving directions from wherever you are to any destination you enter, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing if you leave the route.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Hastings |
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Remoteness | Main Urban Area |
| Latitude | -39.6381 |
| Longitude | 176.84918 |
| Population | 88,300 |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Area Code | 06 |
| Distance to Napier | 17 km south-southwest |
About Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Hastings is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. With a population of 88,300, Hastings is a major urban centre in the Hawke's Bay Region. It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km south-southwest of Napier, the regional capital. Hastings is located at 39.6381°S, 176.8492°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a main urban area.
Hastings, a vibrant centre in the Hawke's Bay Region, unfolds across the fertile plains of the North Island. It lies 17.1 km south-south-west of Napier (from Napier: bearing 198°T), and is situated 4.3 km north-west of Havelock North. Its physical character is shaped by the gentle slopes that lead towards the distant shimmer of Hawke Bay, approximately sixteen kilometres away. While not directly on the coast, the air often carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the ocean that influences the region's climate and rhythm. The land around Hastings is a tapestry of rolling hills and productive farmland, crisscrossed by the Clive River, which meanders six kilometres from the heart of the locality. To the west, the Kohinurakau Range forms a protective backdrop, its slopes clothed in native bush and offering a sense of grounded serenity. Ten kilometres inland, the tranquil waters of Te Roto Kare provide a peaceful counterpoint to the surrounding cultivated landscape.
The establishment of Hastings is intrinsically linked to the agricultural development of the Hawke's Bay. Its origins lie in the vision to create a hub for the region's burgeoning primary industries, a place where farmers and producers could converge and trade. The foresight of its founders laid the groundwork for a community that would grow to become a significant centre for commerce and innovation. Over the decades, Hastings has evolved from its agricultural roots, embracing new opportunities while retaining a strong connection to the land that has sustained it, a testament to the enduring spirit of its pioneers.
Hastings thrives on a dynamic economy deeply rooted in its agricultural prowess. Viticulture and horticulture are cornerstones, with world-renowned vineyards producing exceptional wines and orchards yielding abundant kiwifruit and apples, especially prominent during the crisp autumn months when the scent of ripening fruit hangs heavy in the air. Beyond these celebrated industries, forestry and livestock farming also contribute significantly to the region's prosperity. The city boasts a robust infrastructure, including well-maintained road networks and a vital railway system that facilitates the transport of goods. For higher education, Hastings is served by a range of institutions, including branches of national universities, fostering a spirit of learning and research that complements its industrial strengths.
The cultural fabric of Hastings is a rich blend of its provincial heart and a growing cosmopolitan outlook. While professional sporting teams like the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific represent the wider region, Hastings itself nurtures a passionate provincial rugby scene, with local teams drawing fervent support. The annual Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, a significant landmark, plays host to major agricultural exhibitions and community events that celebrate the region's heritage. Throughout the year, Hastings comes alive with a variety of festivals and events, drawing visitors and locals alike to experience its unique charm. While the immediate vicinity is not defined by dramatic beaches, the proximity to Hawke Bay offers coastal experiences, and the Te Mata Peak Walkway, just seven kilometres away, provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, a panorama that has inspired many who have called Hastings home, including a number of nationally recognised artists and musicians.
Nearby Places to Explore — Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Featured Attractions
Art Gallery · 0.6 km SSW
Museum · 0.6 km SSW
Lookout / Viewpoint · 5 km NNE
Winery / Vineyard · 6 km N
Winery / Vineyard · 6 km N
Winery / Vineyard · 8 km N
Beach · 9 km E
Nature Reserve / Park · 24 km NE
Other Nearby Places
Recreation Reserve · 0.4 km NE
Cinema · 0.7 km SW
Public Artwork · 0.7 km SW
Public Artwork · 0.7 km SSW
Monument / Memorial · 0.7 km NNW
Monument / Memorial · 0.9 km SW
Attraction · 1 km SSW
Attraction · 1 km ESE
Park · 1 km NE
Reservation · 3 km NE
Recreation Reserve · 4 km E · 1 ha
Gallery · 4 km SSE
Park · 5 km NNE
Theatre · 5 km SSE
Arts Centre · 5 km SSE
Bridge · 6 km NNE
Plain · 6 km NNW
Park · 7 km WNW
Lookout / Viewpoint · 7 km W
Stewardship Area · 8 km SW
Lookout / Viewpoint · 8 km SE
Historic Site · 9 km W
Attraction · 9 km N
Historic Ruins · 10 km NW
Historic Reserve · 10 km N · 58 ha
Wildlife Refuge · 17 km N · 164 ha
Nature Reserve · 20 km E · 6 ha
Scenic Reserve · 20 km SSE · 11 ha
Scenic Reserve · 24 km SSE · 5 ha
Scenic Reserve · 25 km S · 45 ha
Sanctuary Area · 41 km NNW · 130 ha
Conservation Area · 45 km NW · 35 ha
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, DOC Public Conservation Areas (LINZ), GeoNames Gazetteer, OpenStreetMap.
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About This Hastings Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand at coordinates -39.6381, 176.84918. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.
My Location & Navigate starts the vector-tile navigator: live turn-by-turn driving directions from your current position to any destination, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing.
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 Hastings.
Hastings sits within the Hawke's Bay Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Hastings is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; LINZ Basemaps topographic and aerial imagery, sourced from Toitū Te Whenua LINZ (CC BY 4.0) |
