Donnellys Crossing, Northland Map

About Donnellys Crossing, Northland

Donnellys Crossing is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 156 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Donnellys Crossing is located at 35.7167°S, 173.6167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Donnellys Crossing rests in a landscape where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of native bush, define the immediate horizon. It lies 63.9 km west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 271°T), and is situated 34.0 km north-west of Dargaville. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the dense Waipoua State Forest that lies a mere six kilometres to the west, its ancient kauri trees standing as silent sentinels. The land itself is a study in gentle contours, punctuated by the occasional steeper rise, and crisscrossed by the sinuous path of the Waima River, which flows some four kilometres distant. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, filtering through the canopy of ferns and broadleaf, painting the ground in shifting patterns of gold and shadow.

The history of Donnellys Crossing is intertwined with the timber industry, a legacy that still whispers through the quiet streets. For generations, the extraction of native timber, particularly the magnificent kauri, was the lifeblood of this place, shaping its early economy and drawing families who carved a living from the dense ngahere. While the grand scale of that era has receded, a connection to the land persists; the local economy now leans towards a more sustainable rhythm, with pockets of dairy farming and horticulture finding their footing on the cleared land. The proximity of Trounson Kauri Park, just a kilometre away, serves as a poignant reminder of the region's past and a sanctuary for the natural heritage that defines Donnellys Crossing.

About This Donnellys Crossing Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Donnellys Crossing, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.71667, 173.61667. 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 Donnellys Crossing.

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