Collinswood, Otago Map

About Collinswood, Otago

Collinswood is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east of Dunedin, the regional capital. Collinswood is located at 45.8723°S, 170.5940°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Collinswood rests in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland, the land here a patchwork of emerald pastures stitched with the darker green of native bush. It lies 7.0 km east of Dunedin (from Dunedin: bearing 88°T), and is situated 5.3 km east-south-east of North East Valley. The air, carrying the faint tang of salt from the coast, breathes across the undulating terrain, a subtle reminder of Raynbirds Bay, a mere two kilometres to the east. Distant, the muted grey forms of Long Ridge etch a soft horizon, a silent sentinel to the south, while to the west, the placid surface of Tomahawk Lagoon shimmers, reflecting the broad, often cloud-swept Otago sky. The physical character of Collinswood is one of quiet resilience, where the land yields its bounty with a steady, unpretentious grace.

The economic heart of Collinswood has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, its pastures a testament to generations of dairy farming that have shaped its character. While sheep and beef farming also weave through the local economy, the rich soil and the proximity to coastal breezes lend themselves to a burgeoning horticulture, with orchards of crisp apples and the vibrant green of kiwifruit vines dotting the neighbouring properties. The echoes of earlier industries, perhaps a small fishing fleet that once plied the waters of Raynbirds Bay, can still be felt in the local lore, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day prosperity. The Mount Cargill Walk, a popular local track, offers a vantage point to survey this productive landscape, a panorama that speaks of a history grounded in honest toil and a future cultivated with care.

About This Collinswood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Collinswood, Otago, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -45.87227, 170.59401. 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 Collinswood.

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