Taumarere, Northland Map

About Taumarere, Northland

Taumarere is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km north-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Taumarere is located at 35.3667°S, 174.0833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Taumarere rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of fertile Northland country. It lies 46.1 km north-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 332°T), and is situated 4.9 km east-north-east of Moerewa. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of native bush, slope towards the fertile plains that flank the Kawakawa River. The air here carries a subtle dampness, a whisper of the proximity to Pipiroa Bay, some eight kilometres distant, and the promise of moisture that nourishes the land. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy of Opua Forest, often paints the ground with a muted, diffused glow, a characteristic of this sheltered locality.

Historically, this region has seen the ebb and flow of human endeavour, its quietude punctuated by the industry that has sustained its people. The fertile earth has long been a source of livelihood, with dairy farming forming a cornerstone of the local economy, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound. The proximity to the Kawakawa River, a vital artery for transport in earlier times, has left its mark, connecting Taumarere to the wider world and the shores of Pipiroa Bay. While the pace of life remains unhurried, a sense of enduring connection to the land and its history permeates the very atmosphere of Taumarere.

About This Taumarere Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taumarere, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.36667, 174.08333. 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 Taumarere.

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