Tawiti, Northland Map

About Tawiti, Northland

Tawiti is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 50 km south of Whangarei, the regional capital. Tawiti is located at 36.1833°S, 174.3500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tawiti rests in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate roll towards the distant murmur of the sea. It lies 50.3 km south of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 177°T), and is situated 9.4 km south of Maungaturoto. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering gorse that clings to the undulating hillsides. Patches of native bush, a darker, richer green, punctuate the cultivated paddocks, their shadows deepening as the afternoon sun angles lower. The Otamatea River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the valley, its presence marked by the lushness of the banks and the occasional flash of kingfisher blue. Even the sky seems different here, a vast, expansive canvas where clouds drift with a languid grace, hinting at the proximity of the open ocean.

The lifeblood of Tawiti has long been tied to the land, a heritage evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the steady rhythm of dairy herds that punctuate the landscape. This coastal fringe, though some kilometres from the crashing waves of the open ocean, draws sustenance from the proximity, the tides of The Funnel influencing the local rhythms. Historically, the region’s fertile soil has supported generations of farmers, their efforts etched into the very contours of the hills. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the quiet hum of small-scale horticulture, particularly the cultivation of kiwifruit, has added a modern layer to Tawiti’s economy, a subtle diversification that speaks of a forward-looking resilience. Travellers often remark on the unhurried pace, a sense of calm that pervades the local shops and the few quiet roads, a gentle counterpoint to the wilder beauty of the Northland coast.

About This Tawiti Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tawiti, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.18333, 174.35. 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 Tawiti.

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