Oue, Northland Map

About Oue, Northland

Oue is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 82 km west-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Oue is located at 35.4500°S, 173.4833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Oue rests within a landscape of soft, rolling hills that slope gently towards the vast expanse of the Hokianga Harbour, its presence a constant, subtle hum in the background of daily life. It lies 82.2 km west-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.6 km south-south-west of Rawene. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a reminder of the approximately four kilometres that separate this locality from the open coastline. Native bush, a deep, verdant green, clothes the steeper slopes, interspersed with patches of farmland where sheep and cattle graze contentedly, their bells a muted chime on the breeze. The Whirinaki River, a ribbon of cool water, winds its way through the lower country, its banks often fringed with ferns and the occasional stand of mature trees.

The economy of Oue has long been tied to the land and the proximity of the harbour, with dairy farming forming the backbone for many families. The echoes of earlier times, when timber milling and fishing were more prominent, can still be felt in the quiet rhythm of the place. While not a bustling centre, Oue possesses a distinct character, a sense of settled endurance shaped by generations who have worked this soil and navigated these waters. The nearby Panguru Range, a distant, hazy blue on clear days, provides a constant backdrop, a silent witness to the unfolding history of this coastal Northland locality.

About This Oue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oue, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.45, 173.48333. 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 Oue.

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