Tutira, Hawke's Bay Map

About Tutira, Hawke's Bay

Tutira is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 201 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km north of Napier, the regional capital. Tutira is located at 39.2000°S, 176.8667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tutira lies cradled by the rolling hills of Hawke's Bay, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald pasture and the deeper greens of native bush. It lies 32.8 km north of Napier (from Napier: bearing 353°T), and is situated 24.5 km north of Bay View. The land here rises and falls with a gentle persistence, the contours suggesting the slow, patient work of water and wind over millennia. The Waikoau River, a silver thread, meanders through the valley floor, its presence a constant murmur, while the distant, rugged outline of the Rocky Range guards the western horizon. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the cool, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a fragrance that settles deep within the lungs.

The story of Tutira is one of hardy endeavour, its economy long tied to the productivity of the land. For generations, sheep and beef farming have shaped the contours of these hills, the wool and meat sustaining families and fuelling the local co-operatives. While farming remains the lifeblood, the quiet hum of forestry also contributes, the dark green of planted pines a familiar sight against the natural bush. The nearby Lake Orakai, a tranquil expanse, offers a different kind of solace, a place where the land’s bounty might be enjoyed in quiet contemplation. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, Tutira holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this ground, their lives interwoven with the changing seasons and the sturdy character of the earth.

About This Tutira Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tutira, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.2, 176.86667. 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 Tutira.

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