Matauri Bay, Northland Map

About Matauri Bay, Northland

Matauri Bay is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km north-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Matauri Bay is located at 35.0333°S, 173.9000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Matauri Bay lies cradled by a gentle sweep of coastline, where the land softens into rolling hills carpeted with emerald pasture. It lies 86.6 km north-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 334°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-east of Kaeo. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the Pacific, a whisper from the nearby Orokaraka Bay, just a kilometre distant. Sunlight, often diffused by a fine mist, glints off the shallow waters of the bay, revealing a mosaic of sand and seabed. Native bush, a dense tapestry of green, clings to the steeper inclines, its shadows deepening as the day wears on, while the distant Omataroa Ridge forms a soft, hazy silhouette against the horizon.

This particular stretch of coast has long been shaped by human endeavour, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertility of its soil. While fishing boats still bob in the sheltered waters, the land is now largely dedicated to grazing, the lowing of cattle a familiar sound. The quiet industriousness of the region is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a tractor, a reminder of the ongoing agricultural lifeblood. Further afield, the Takou River winds its way towards the sea, its presence hinted at by the richer, more verdant growth in the valleys, and though Lake Manuwai lies some distance inland, its waters contribute to the broader hydrological character of the Northland.

About This Matauri Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matauri Bay, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.03333, 173.9. 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 Matauri Bay.

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