Waitangi, Northland Map

About Waitangi, Northland

Waitangi is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 795. It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km north-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Waitangi is located at 35.2702°S, 174.0806°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Waitangi rests where the land slopes gently towards the glistening waters of Te Ti Bay. It lies 55.8 km north-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 337°T), and is situated 13.0 km east-south-east of Kerikeri. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of the sea, mingling with the softer, earthy scent of damp soil and distant, verdant bush. Rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of native vegetation, rise behind the shoreline, their contours softened by the pervasive Northland light. The coastline itself is a study in subtle curves, a meeting point of land and water that feels both ancient and perpetually refreshed by the tide.

This is a place where history breathes with the rhythm of the tides. Waitangi is forever etched in the national consciousness as the birthplace of Aotearoa New Zealand, the site where the founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. The local economy, while historically tied to the sea and the fertile land, now thrives on the steady stream of visitors drawn to its profound historical significance. The surrounding areas are known for their lush horticulture, with kiwifruit vines and apple orchards dotting the landscape, while the nearby Haumi River provides a constant, gentle murmur, a counterpoint to the ever-present whisper of the sea.

About This Waitangi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.27025, 174.08062. 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 Waitangi.

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