Totara North, Northland Map

About Totara North, Northland

Totara North is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 95 km north-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Totara North is located at 35.0333°S, 173.7167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Totara North rests on a gentle slope, its houses fanning out from a quiet centre. It lies 95.2 km north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 324°T), and is situated 9.6 km north-west of Kaeo. The land here is a tapestry of green, with rolling hills giving way to steeper inclines carpeted in native bush, the dark, dense foliage of the Mangonui Forest a constant, calming presence to the north. The air, even inland, carries a faint, clean scent of salt from Okura Bay, a mere kilometre away, hinting at the tides that shape the neighbouring coastline. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a diffused quality, softening the edges of the landscape and painting the leaves of the flax bushes with a warm, golden hue.

The economy of Totara North has long been tied to the land and its bounty, with farming, particularly dairy, forming the backbone of its sustenance. Generations have worked the rich soil, their efforts evident in the neat pastures that stretch towards the horizon. Beyond the agricultural pursuits, the proximity to Okura Bay has always offered a livelihood through fishing, though the pace of life in Totara North itself remains unhurried, a quiet counterpoint to the more bustling centres further afield. While the Pupuke River flows some distance away, its presence is felt in the broader watershed, contributing to the fertile character of the region.

About This Totara North Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Totara North, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.03333, 173.71667. 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 Totara North.

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