Clydevale, Otago Map

About Clydevale, Otago

Clydevale is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km west-southwest of Dunedin, the regional capital. Clydevale is located at 46.1000°S, 169.5333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Clydevale rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the land unfolds in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland. It lies 79.1 km west-south-west of Dunedin (from Dunedin: bearing 251°T), and is situated 22.4 km north-west of Balclutha. The Clutha River/Mata-Au, a generous artery of water, glides close by, its presence a constant murmur in the landscape. Beyond the cultivated paddocks, the land begins to rise, the slopes softening into rounded hills that catch the changing light of the day. In the distance, the Kaihiku Ranges form a hazy, protective backdrop, their summits often veiled in a soft, ephemeral mist. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a mixture of damp earth, sweet grass, and the distant hint of pine from the bordering Rankleburn Forest.

The history of Clydevale is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the steady flow of the Clutha River/Mata-Au, which has sustained life and industry for generations. This is a place where dairy farming forms the backbone of the local economy, the rich pastures yielding abundant milk that travels to processing plants further afield. Sheep and beef farming also dot the landscape, their presence evident in the carefully managed fences and the distant bleating of flocks. The rhythm of life in Clydevale is largely dictated by the seasons and the demands of agriculture, a quiet dedication to the land that has shaped its character. The nearby Lake Tuakitoto, a tranquil expanse, offers a different facet to the region's natural beauty, a place for quiet contemplation under the vast Otago sky.

About This Clydevale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clydevale, Otago, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.1, 169.53333. 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 Clydevale.

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