Okaihau, Northland Map

About Okaihau, Northland

Okaihau is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 324. It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km north-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Okaihau is located at 35.3167°S, 173.7833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Okaihau lies in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven from farmland and the remnants of native bush. It lies 67.3 km north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.2 km north of Kaikohe. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, a testament to the generous rainfall that nourishes the region. To the south-east, the Waitangi River meanders, its waters reflecting the wide Northland sky, while the serene expanse of Lake Omapere, a mere four kilometres distant, offers a placid counterpoint to the undulating terrain. The land rises and falls with a quiet grace, the colours shifting with the seasons from the deep greens of summer to the russet hues of autumn, all under a sky that can be a startling, almost crystalline blue.

This locality, though far from the coast, holds a deep connection to the land's past, evidenced by the nearby Mawe Pa, a silent sentinel of ancient occupation. The economic heart of Okaihau has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture, with dairy farming and beef cattle grazing defining the immediate surroundings. The rich soil, conducive to growth, has also supported horticultural endeavours, though forestry has historically played a significant role, its presence felt in the distant silhouette of Pukewharariki Forest. Travellers passing through might notice the quiet hum of a community sustained by the earth, where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the hurried tempo of more urban centres.

About This Okaihau Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Okaihau, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.31667, 173.78333. 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 Okaihau.

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