Te Kopura, Northland Map

About Te Kopura, Northland

Te Kopura is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 1 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km south-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Te Kopura is located at 36.0333°S, 173.9333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Te Kopura lies cradled by the undulating Northland landscape, a tapestry of verdant pasture and native bush that softens the edges of the rolling hills. It lies 48.6 km south-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 226°T), and is situated 12.0 km south-south-east of Dargaville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a subtle balm that settles over the land. Broad, sun-drenched paddocks stretch towards the horizon, interrupted by darker swathes of bush that cling to the slopes, hinting at the wilder heart of the region. The Wairoa River, a ribbon of silver, meanders lazily through the valley floor some kilometres distant, its presence a constant, quiet murmur in the background of the countryside.

The history of Te Kopura is as layered as the rich soil beneath its farmland, a place where the rhythm of dairy farming has long dictated the pulse of daily life. Generations have worked this land, their efforts yielding the creamy bounty that forms the backbone of the local economy. Beyond the well-tended pastures, the Tangihua Forest, a considerable expanse of native bush and beech, stands sentinel to the west, offering a wilder counterpoint to the cultivated fields. While not a hub of bustling tourism, Te Kopura offers a quiet charm, a place where the simple beauty of the land and the steadfast nature of its people are its most distinctive features, a quiet testament to enduring rural life.

About This Te Kopura Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Te Kopura, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.03333, 173.93333. 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 Te Kopura.

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