Explore Hihitahi, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hihitahi 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. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Locality | Hihitahi |
| Region | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Latitude | -39.57027 |
| Longitude | 175.70641 |
| Elevation | 747 m |
| Area Code | 06 |
| Distance to Palmerston North | 88 km north |
Hihitahi is a locality in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 747 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km north of Palmerston North, the regional capital. Hihitahi is located at 39.5703°S, 175.7064°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Hihitahi rests on a broad, fertile plain, a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of the land rather than dramatic geological upheaval. It lies 69.1 km north-east of Whanganui (from Whanganui: bearing 54°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-north-west of Taihape. Rolling country, a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and darker green shelter belts, stretches towards the distant, hazy outline of the Three Kings Range. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, on windless days, the faintest whisper of pine from the nearby Mitchell Bush. The Hautapu River, a ribbon of silver and brown, slices through the landscape a kilometre to the west, its steady murmur a constant, quiet companion to the life of Hihitahi.
The economic heart of Hihitahi beats to the rhythm of agriculture, a legacy of generations who have worked this land. Dairy herds, their coats sleek and their movements unhurried, dot the paddocks, a testament to the region's rich grasslands. Beyond the immediate farms, the influence of forestry can be felt, a subtle reminder of the vast commercial plantations that contribute to the district's output. While the wider Manawatu-Whanganui region boasts a rich tapestry of history, Hihitahi itself is a place where the past is less about grand monuments and more about the enduring spirit of those who have cultivated its soil, their stories woven into the very fibre of the everyday.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hihitahi, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.57027, 175.70641. 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 Hihitahi.
Hihitahi sits within the Manawatu-Whanganui Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Hihitahi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |