Tikinui, Northland Map

About Tikinui, Northland

Tikinui is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km south-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Tikinui is located at 36.1333°S, 173.9667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tikinui lies cradled by the rolling contours of Northland's hinterland, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant farmland. It lies 55.0 km south-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 216°T), and is situated 23.5 km south-south-east of Dargaville. The landscape here is a patchwork of verdant pastures and dense native bush, the latter a dark, watchful presence on the slopes, punctuated by the silver flash of water from the Wairoa River as it winds its way towards the sea. The land breathes softly under a generous sky, the light often filtered through a haze of humidity, giving the greens a richer, deeper hue.

The economic heartbeat of Tikinui has long been tied to the land, with dairy farming forming the bedrock of its prosperity. Generations have worked these undulating hills, their lives intertwined with the cycles of pasture and milking shed. While farming remains central, the proximity to Clarks Bay, some eleven kilometres distant, hints at a broader connection to the coast, a subtle influence that whispers of tides and the possibility of fishing or coastal trade, though the Wairoa River serves as the primary waterway, a constant, murmuring presence in the local consciousness.

About This Tikinui Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tikinui, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.13333, 173.96667. 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 Tikinui.

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