Raupunga, Hawke's Bay Map

About Raupunga, Hawke's Bay

Raupunga is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,188. It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km north-northeast of Napier, the regional capital. Raupunga is located at 39.0333°S, 177.2167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Raupunga rests in a landscape that breathes with the gentle curve of the land. It lies 57.4 km north-north-east of Napier (from Napier: bearing 27°T), and is situated 13.0 km west of Wairoa. Rolling hills, softened by time and cloaked in a patchwork of green, define its immediate surroundings. The air here carries the earthy scent of farmland and the distant, cool breath of the Waihua River, a ribbon of water that winds its way through the valley. Beyond the cultivated fields, stands of native bush cling to the slopes, their dense foliage hinting at the quiet life within. The light, especially as day begins to wane, casts long, soft shadows that pool in the hollows of the land, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of stillness.

The economic heart of Raupunga has long pulsed with the steady rhythm of agriculture. Dairy herds graze contentedly on the fertile pastures, their presence a testament to generations of farming that have shaped the local way of life. Further afield, the whispers of forestry can be heard, the distant hum of machinery a reminder of the Springhill Forest’s contribution to the region’s economy. While not a centre for the viticulture that graces other parts of Hawke's Bay, Raupunga holds its own distinct character, a place where the land’s bounty is harvested with quiet diligence. The history of Raupunga is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people, who have worked this land and built their lives upon its foundations, a continuous thread woven through the present day.

About This Raupunga Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raupunga, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.03333, 177.21667. 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 Raupunga.

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