Kenmure, Otago Map

About Kenmure, Otago

Kenmure is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,944. It sits at an elevation of around 155 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west of Dunedin, the regional capital. Kenmure is located at 45.8784°S, 170.4601°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Kenmure rests in a gentle hollow, its green pastures rolling down towards the distant shimmer of the sea, a mere four kilometres away. It lies 3.4 km west of Dunedin (from Dunedin: bearing 262°T), and is situated 8.7 km east of Mosgiel. The air here carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper from Raynbirds Bay, though the immediate landscape is dominated by the soft undulations of farmland, punctuated by stands of native bush and the placid surface of the Southern Reservoir, a two-kilometre journey inland. Distant, the Long Ridge forms a protective, stoic backdrop, its slopes often softened by a haze of fine rain or bathed in the golden light of late afternoon.

The economic heart of Kenmure has long been tied to the land, its fertile soil yielding a bounty for dairy herds and sheep farmers alike, a heritage evident in the weathered woolsheds and the well-trodden tracks leading to milking sheds. While the wider Otago region might be known for its more dramatic mountain ranges, Kenmure’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the memory of earlier settlers, their lives intertwined with the careful husbandry of this coastal fringe, is palpable. The Pineapple Flagstaff Walk, a six-kilometre ramble, offers a chance for travellers to connect with this enduring spirit, tracing paths that have seen generations come and go, each leaving their subtle imprint upon the land.

About This Kenmure Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenmure, Otago, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -45.87838, 170.4601. 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 Kenmure.

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