Ohakea, Manawatu-Whanganui Map

About Ohakea, Manawatu-Whanganui

Ohakea is a locality in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km north-west of Palmerston North, the regional capital. Ohakea is located at 40.2000°S, 175.4000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Ohakea lies upon a land that breathes a steady, agricultural rhythm, its contours shaped by the gentle sweep of plains and the distant, almost imperceptible rise of Island Ridge. It lies 25.0 km north-west of Palmerston North (from Palmerston North: bearing 314°T), and is situated 14.7 km south of Marton. The soil here, a rich, loamy tapestry, supports a patchwork of cultivated fields and grazing pastures, the greens and golds shifting with the seasons. The air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of drying grass and damp earth, often holds a clarity that allows the horizon to stretch out, vast and unhurried, beneath a sky that can be a startling, boundless blue. The Rangitikei River, a silver ribbon of water, winds its way not far from Ohakea, its presence a quiet murmur in the landscape, and the shimmering surface of Lake Alice, a mere nine kilometres distant, reflects the ever-changing moods of the heavens.

The history of Ohakea is written in the diligent labour of generations who have worked this fertile ground, their efforts contributing to the region's enduring reputation for robust farming. Dairy herds, their coats often gleaming with dew in the early morning light, are a common sight, their gentle lowing a familiar sound. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, also finds a neighbour in the extensive Santoft Forest, a significant provider of timber that hints at a different kind of harvest. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling throngs, Ohakea possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a character forged from its connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a spirit that finds expression in the simple, honest beauty of its everyday existence.

About This Ohakea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ohakea, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.2, 175.4. 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 Ohakea.

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