Kohukohu, Northland Map

About Kohukohu, Northland

Kohukohu is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 83 km west-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Kohukohu is located at 35.3500°S, 173.5333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kohukohu rests on the northern shores of the Hokianga Harbour, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, softened by the perpetual caress of the sea air. It lies 83.2 km west-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 300°T), and is situated 6.4 km north-north-east of Rawene. The landscape around Kohukohu is a tapestry of rolling green hills, interspersed with pockets of native bush, their dense foliage hinting at the damp earth beneath. To the east, the Mangamuka River winds its way towards the harbour, its waters reflecting the pale, often overcast skies that are characteristic of the region. While not directly on the open ocean, the proximity to The Narrows, a mere three kilometres away, imbues the atmosphere with a distinct coastal tang, a subtle saltiness that clings to everything.

The history of Kohukohu is as deep and layered as the rich soil that supports its local economy. For generations, the fertile land and the bounty of the sea have sustained its inhabitants, with dairy farming and fishing forming the traditional backbone of its prosperity. More recently, forestry has played a significant role, the hushed rustle of leaves in Tapuwae Forest, just seven kilometres distant, a constant reminder of this resource. There's a quiet resilience in Kohukohu, a sense of community forged through shared labour and a deep connection to the land and the water. Even the air here seems to hold the echoes of the past, a subtle murmur of lives lived and livelihoods pursued against the ever-present backdrop of the Hokianga.

About This Kohukohu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kohukohu, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.35, 173.53333. 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 Kohukohu.

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