Clinton, Otago Map

About Clinton, Otago

Clinton is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 282. It sits at an elevation of around 132 m above sea level. It lies approximately 95 km west-southwest of Dunedin, the regional capital. Clinton is located at 46.2000°S, 169.3667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Clinton rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the land stretches out under an expansive southern sky. It lies 81.2 km east-north-east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 74°T), and is situated 29.7 km west of Balclutha. The soil here is a rich, dark loam, a testament to the millennia of natural accumulation, now meticulously tended for agriculture. Rolling hills, softened by distance, form a hazy horizon, their contours hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this part of the Otago region. The air, when the wind is still, carries a profound quietude, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the lowing of cattle. To the west, the rugged lines of the Three Stones ridge rise, their weathered surfaces catching the afternoon sun in a display of ochre and grey. The Waiwera River, a dependable artery of cool water, meanders through the surrounding farmland, its course marked by a fringe of hardy native trees.

The history of Clinton is intrinsically tied to the fertile land and the hardy folk who have worked it. Primarily a centre for dairy and sheep farming, its economy has long been anchored in the reliable bounty of the earth. This agricultural backbone has shaped the character of Clinton, fostering a sense of pragmatic resilience and a quiet pride in the land's productivity. While not a hub of bustling industry, its proximity to the West Tapanui Forest offers a subtle influence, a reminder of the timber and resources that have also played a part in the region’s development. The nearby Popotunoa Hill Reserve, a modest but significant landmark, offers a place of contemplation and a vantage point to survey the patchwork of fields that define this pastoral landscape, a vista that has changed little in its fundamental essence over generations.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Otago, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.2, 169.36667. 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 Clinton.

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