Renwick, Marlborough Map

About Renwick, Marlborough

Renwick is a locality in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 2,550. It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west of Blenheim, the regional capital. Renwick is located at 41.5000°S, 173.8333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Renwick rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, its landscape defined by the gentle slopes of surrounding hills and the fertile plains that stretch towards the distant, hazy outline of the Wither Hills. It lies 10.1 km west of Blenheim (from Blenheim: bearing 280°T), and is situated 10.2 km west-north-west of Redwoodtown. The Omaka River, a ribbon of braided shingle and clear, cool water, snakes its way through the region, its banks fringed with hardy native grasses and the occasional cluster of willow trees. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, particularly in the late summer, a testament to the warmth that ripens the surrounding orchards and vineyards. To the west, the shimmering surface of Lake Timara offers a tranquil counterpoint to the more active agricultural enterprises that dot the land.

This is a place where the soil’s bounty has shaped its destiny, a legacy built on the back of careful cultivation and a burgeoning viticulture industry that has put Renwick on the global map. Once a significant stopover point for travellers heading inland, the area has transitioned, its economy now largely driven by the cultivation of grapes, apples, and kiwifruit, their colours a vibrant punctuation against the muted greens and browns of the rolling countryside. The echoes of past agricultural endeavours, however, still whisper through the landscape, evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the land, leading to fields that have sustained generations.

About This Renwick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Renwick, Marlborough, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.5, 173.83333. 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 Renwick.

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