Babylon, Northland Map

About Babylon, Northland

Babylon is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km west-southwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Babylon is located at 35.9000°S, 173.8167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Babylon lies cradled by a landscape of rolling, emerald hills that tumble towards the distant, shimmering expanse of the sea, though the direct breath of the ocean is tempered by some nine kilometres of intervening terrain. It lies 49.4 km west-south-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 248°T), and is situated 7.1 km west-north-west of Dargaville. The air, even here, carries a faint, briny tang, a promise of the tides that pull at the shores of Clarks Bay, a considerable distance away. The land itself is a patchwork of verdant pasture, interspersed with pockets of native bush, where the deep greens of fern and broadleaf suggest a cool, shaded interior. The Kaihu River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the valley, its gentle flow a constant murmur against the more dramatic silhouette of the Maungaru Range, visible as a hazy blue promise on the horizon.

The economy of Babylon has long been tied to the land, its fertile soils yielding a bounty of dairy and horticulture, with orchards of kiwifruit and apples dotting the slopes, their blossoms a delicate blush in spring. For generations, the rhythm of Babylon has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the farm, a steady, unhurried cadence that has shaped its character. While the broad sweep of history might not pinpoint grand edifices or dramatic battles within its immediate vicinity, the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, who have coaxed sustenance from this Northland soil, forms its own quiet narrative. The occasional gleam of a distant fishing boat, navigating the waters towards Clarks Bay, serves as a reminder of the broader connection to the coast, a subtle thread linking Babylon to the wider world.

About This Babylon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Babylon, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.9, 173.81667. 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 Babylon.

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