Annesbrook, Nelson Map

About Annesbrook, Nelson

Annesbrook is a locality in the Nelson Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 100. It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km south-west of Nelson, the regional capital. Annesbrook is located at 41.3001°S, 173.2418°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Annesbrook unfolds as a quiet settlement where the land gently slopes towards the broader expanse of the coast, though still a comforting two kilometres from the open sea. It lies 2.0 km north-north-east of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 21°T), and is situated 4.8 km south-west of Nelson. Rolling farmland, punctuated by pockets of native bush, characterises the immediate landscape. The air here often carries a faint, saline tang, a whisper from the distant Nelson Harbour, and the skies overhead can shift from a crisp, clear blue to a soft, diffused grey with remarkable speed. The Barnicoat Range, a distant, weathered spine, forms a protective backdrop, its slopes softened by distance and the pervasive green of the region’s fertile soil.

Historically, Annesbrook has been shaped by the bounty of its surroundings. The local economy leans into the fertile land, with horticulture and agriculture forming the backbone of its industrious spirit; orchards heavy with apples and the promise of kiwifruit vines are a common sight. While not directly on the coast, the proximity to Nelson Harbour has always influenced its rhythm, connecting it to the wider world through fishing and trade. The Barnicoat Walkway, a well-trodden path, offers a chance to traverse the local terrain, a gentle invitation to experience the quiet beauty of Annesbrook, where the past is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of cultivation and the steady hum of daily life.

About This Annesbrook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Annesbrook, Nelson, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.30006, 173.24178. 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 Annesbrook.

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