Bulls, Manawatu-Whanganui Map

About Bulls, Manawatu-Whanganui

Bulls is a locality in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 2,150. It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km north-west of Palmerston North, the regional capital. Bulls is located at 40.1749°S, 175.3846°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Bulls rests on a broad, fertile plain, its landscape defined by the gentle, sweeping curves of agricultural land that stretch towards the distant, hazy silhouette of the Ruahine Range. It lies 27.9 km north-west of Palmerston North (from Palmerston North: bearing 316°T), and is situated 11.8 km south of Marton. The air here carries the clean scent of rich earth and sun-warmed grass, a constant reminder of the region’s agricultural heart. To the west, the wide, slow-moving Rangitikei River carves its path, its banks often fringed with native bush, a verdant contrast to the cultivated fields. Close by, the placid waters of Lake Alice reflect the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, a mirror to the expansive horizons that characterise this inland domain. The land itself feels solid and dependable, a foundation for the life that has taken root and flourished.

The story of Bulls is intrinsically linked to the bounty of the land, its economy historically anchored in dairy and sheep farming, a tradition that continues to shape its identity. The rich soil, nourished by the generous rainfall of the region, has long supported thriving agricultural enterprises, producing quality produce that travels far beyond these pastoral vistas. Santoft Forest, a significant plantation, also plays a role, its managed trees a visible testament to the region's diverse economic pursuits. While not a coastal settlement, the spirit of enterprise and connection to the land is palpable, fostering a sense of quiet resilience and community. Mount Lees Reserve, a nearby natural sanctuary, offers a glimpse into the native flora and fauna that still persist, a reminder of the wilder beauty that underpins this cultivated landscape.

About This Bulls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bulls, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand at coordinates -40.17487, 175.38463. 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.

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