Opoho, Otago Map

About Opoho, Otago

Opoho is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,310. It sits at an elevation of around 145 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km north-northeast of Dunedin, the regional capital. Opoho is located at 45.8484°S, 170.5201°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Opoho rests on undulating land, a tapestry of verdant slopes that catch the Otago sun. It lies 3.1 km north-north-east of Dunedin (from Dunedin: bearing 24°T), and is situated 13.7 km east-north-east of Mosgiel. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of distance – a whisper of the sea, perhaps, from Blanket Bay, some six kilometres away. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and dotted with established trees, define the immediate landscape, their contours hinting at the broader sweep of Long Ridge further afield. The sky above Opoho often holds a pearly luminosity, especially in the late afternoon, as if the very light itself is diffused through a fine mist. The sounds are of wind rustling through leaves and the occasional distant bleat of sheep, a quiet symphony against the backdrop of these sculpted hills.

Historically, Opoho has been a place of quiet settlement, its early days tied to the burgeoning needs of neighbouring Dunedin. While not directly on the coast, its proximity to the harbour and the broader Otago coastline has always lent it a subtle connection to maritime endeavours and the ebb and flow of trade. The local economy, though diversified, still carries echoes of its agricultural roots, with remnants of past farming ventures visible in the landscape and the enduring presence of pastureland. Today, Opoho is recognised for its residential character, a place where families have put down roots, drawn by its peaceful atmosphere and the accessible beauty of its surroundings, including the nearby Ross Creek Reservoir, a vital artery of water for the community and a tranquil spot for reflection.

About This Opoho Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Opoho, Otago, New Zealand at coordinates -45.84838, 170.5201. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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