Waima, Northland Map

About Waima, Northland

Waima is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km west-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Waima is located at 35.4833°S, 173.5833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Waima rests within a landscape of rolling, verdant hills, their slopes often softened by a haze of mist in the early morning light. It lies 72.4 km west-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 292°T), and is situated 11.6 km south-east of Rawene. The land here is a tapestry of rich, dark soil, punctuated by the darker green of native bush that clings to the steeper inclines, contrasting with the lighter hues of pasture. The air itself often carries the damp, earthy scent of the soil and the distant, faint perfume of the Waima Forest, a substantial patch of native trees that lies a few kilometres to the north. The Waima River, a vital artery for the region, flows with a steady, unhurried current a short distance away, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional willow.

The economic heart of Waima has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, primarily sustained by dairy farming, where the rich pastures yield their creamy bounty. This agricultural foundation is deeply entwined with the history of the region, a story of early settlers carving out livelihoods from the bush and the undulating terrain. The Waoku Coach Road Track, a reminder of earlier journeys and connections, whispers of a time when the land was traversed by horse and carriage. While the immediate vicinity is inland, the influence of the broader Northland landscape, with its characteristic subtropical flora and the enduring presence of Maori heritage, shapes the character of Waima. The nearby Takapuna Pa, a historic Māori settlement site, stands as a silent sentinel to generations who have called this place home.

About This Waima Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waima, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.48333, 173.58333. 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 Waima.

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