Kaikohe, Northland Map

About Kaikohe, Northland

Kaikohe is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 4,890. It sits at an elevation of around 192 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km north-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Kaikohe is located at 35.3982°S, 173.8002°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Kaikohe rests within a landscape of rolling, verdant hills, where the earth exhales a rich, loamy scent after a gentle rain. It lies 60.2 km north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 308°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-west of Waimate North. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a tapestry woven from pasture and the darker, denser hues of native bush, particularly the Rakautao Forest that skirts the western approaches. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, has a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the dew-kissed grass and warming the dark, rich soil. The air carries the subtle, earthy fragrance of damp earth and growing things, a constant reminder of the fertile land that defines this inland pocket of Northland.

This heartland of the North has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its local economy, its dairy herds a familiar sight dotting the undulating pastures. The legacy of past endeavours is subtly present, whispers of timber milling and the hardy spirit of those who first carved a life from this terrain. Nearby, the placid waters of Lake Omapere lie like a forgotten mirror, reflecting the wide Northland sky, while the Punakitere River meanders through the district, a silver thread in the green expanse. The spirit of Kaikohe is one of quiet resilience, a community tied to the land and its enduring bounty.

About This Kaikohe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaikohe, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.39818, 173.80018. 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 Kaikohe.

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