Tikokino, Hawke's Bay Map

About Tikokino, Hawke's Bay

Tikokino is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 192. It sits at an elevation of around 243 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km south-west of Napier, the regional capital. Tikokino is located at 39.8167°S, 176.4500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tikokino rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 39.5 km west-south-west of Hastings (from Hastings: bearing 240°T), and is situated 17.3 km west-north-west of Otane. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, embrace the settlement, their slopes a patchwork of cultivated fields and the darker, wilder green of native bush. The Waipawa River, a ribbon of clear, cool water, threads its way close by, its gentle murmur a constant soundtrack to the days. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded Hawke's Bay sky, possesses a particular clarity here, illuminating the rich, dark earth and casting long, dancing shadows across the paddocks. The air itself carries a subtle scent of damp soil and growing things, a rural perfume that speaks of the earth’s enduring generosity.

The history of Tikokino is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythms of the land and the labour it demands. For generations, its economy has been anchored in the fertile plains, a testament to the hard work of sheep and beef farmers who have shaped these landscapes. The nearby Raukawa Range, a stoic presence on the horizon, has always been a backdrop to this agrarian life, its contours a constant reminder of the wilder country beyond. While the region’s broader agricultural story is well-known, Tikokino itself holds a quieter narrative, a place where the pursuit of a good harvest and the raising of livestock have always been the defining chapters. The occasional gleam of distant Te Rotookiwa, a mere whisper of blue on the map, serves as a reminder of the water that sustains this land, a vital artery in the lifeblood of Tikokino.

About This Tikokino Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tikokino, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.81667, 176.45. 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 Tikokino.

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