Long Gully, Otago Map

About Long Gully, Otago

Long Gully is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 582 m above sea level. It lies approximately 178 km north-west of Dunedin, the regional capital. Long Gully is located at 44.9167°S, 168.6833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Long Gully lies in a broad, sweeping valley, a place where the land seems to hold its breath. It lies 167.0 km north of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 9°T), and is situated 12.7 km north of Queenstown. Rolling hills, cloaked in shades of dry grass and hardy native scrub, rise in gentle gradients, their summits often softened by a haze of distance. The air here is crisp, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine. Dry creek beds, like ancient scars, crisscross the landscape, hinting at the ephemeral power of water that shapes this inland terrain. To the west, the understated, yet persistent, rise of The Point forms a low, dark line against the vast, often startlingly blue, Otago sky. The land itself is a palette of muted ochres and greens, a stark beauty that speaks of resilience and the slow, patient work of wind and sun.

The history of Long Gully is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, a story told in the weathered woolsheds and the quiet endurance of its inhabitants. For generations, sheep and beef farming have been the lifeblood of this region, the rolling pastures a testament to the hardiness of both animal and man. The Shotover River, a ribbon of silver glimpsed in the distance, has historically been a vital artery, its waters sustaining the pastoral economy that continues to define Long Gully. While the hum of agricultural machinery is a constant, a quiet industriousness permeates the locality, a sense of purpose that has endured through the changing seasons and the passage of time. Castle Rock, a prominent, stoic presence, stands as a silent witness to the unfolding narrative of this remote corner of Otago.

About This Long Gully Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Long Gully, Otago, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -44.91667, 168.68333. 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 Long Gully.

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