Taumata, Otago Map
Explore Taumata, Otago, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Taumata map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official LINZ topographic sheets — plus LINZ aerial imagery, an OpenStreetMap search for anywhere in New Zealand, a GPS grid-reference readout and turn-by-turn driving directions. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of Taumata, Otago
How to Use This Taumata, Otago Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Taumata, Otago. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out. Drag the map to pan to any area of Otago or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official LINZ topographic maps — the Topo250 and Topo50 sheets used for tramping, hunting, hut access and back-country navigation, switching scale automatically as you zoom in. Aerial shows LINZ aerial imagery, down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. The search box above the map finds any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Taumata.
Click 📍 My position in that same panel to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are, shows your accuracy, and reports your position as an NZTM2000 grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude. The NZTM grid reference is the format New Zealand search and rescue services work from, and there is a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even in places where the map itself cannot load.
The blue 📍 My Location & Navigate button starts live turn-by-turn driving directions from wherever you are to any destination you enter, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing if you leave the route.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Taumata |
| Region | Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Latitude | -46.15 |
| Longitude | 169.46667 |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Dunedin | 86 km west-southwest |
About Taumata, Otago
Taumata is a locality in the Otago Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 87 m above sea level. It lies approximately 86 km west-southwest of Dunedin, the regional capital. Taumata is located at 46.1500°S, 169.4667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Taumata rests in a cradle of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the passage of time and the tending hand of agriculture. It lies 85.8 km west-south-west of Dunedin (from Dunedin: bearing 249°T), and is situated 23.7 km west-north-west of Balclutha. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of cultivated fields and wilder scrub, the earth a rich ochre under the wide Otago sky. To the north, the land rises towards the austere, ancient forms of the Three Stones, a silent sentinel against the horizon. The Waiwera River, a ribbon of silver, threads its way through the valley, its murmur a constant, soothing presence. The air, particularly in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a crispness that speaks of distance from any ocean, a clean, cool breath that invigorates.
The economic heart of Taumata has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, its prosperity built on the sturdy foundations of sheep and beef farming that have shaped its character for generations. While the rolling paddocks dominate the vista, the land also yields its bounty through dairy, a steadying presence in the local economy. The proximity to West Tapanui Forest hints at a history intertwined with forestry, though the present focus leans more towards the pastoral. Taumata holds a quiet pride in its heritage, a lineage that has weathered the seasons and the shifts in fortune, maintaining a distinct identity that is both resilient and deeply rooted in the Otago earth.
Nearby Places to Explore — Taumata, Otago
Nearby Places of Interest
Recreation Reserve · 0.8 km SE · 2 ha
Bridge · 5 km ENE
Island · 7 km ENE
Stewardship Area · 7 km NE
Stewardship Area · 8 km NNW · 1 ha
Hill · 8 km WNW
Island · 8 km E
Park · 8 km WSW
Scenic Reserve · 9 km WSW · 78 ha
Recreation Reserve · 9 km SW · 7 ha
Gorge · 9 km ESE
Peak · 12 km SW
Mountain · 12 km SSW
Attraction · 20 km WNW
Scenic Reserve · 21 km NW · 36 ha
Scenic Reserve · 21 km S · 59 ha
Lookout / Viewpoint · 23 km ESE
Scientific Reserve · 26 km SE · 36 ha
Monument / Memorial · 27 km ENE
Conservation Area · 27 km N · 8 ha
Ecological Area · 28 km SSE · 218 ha
Attraction · 28 km E
Lookout / Viewpoint · 29 km S
Ecological Area · 30 km SW · 900 ha
Scientific Reserve · 31 km W · 13 ha
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, DOC Public Conservation Areas (LINZ), GeoNames Gazetteer, OpenStreetMap.
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About This Taumata Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taumata, Otago, New Zealand at coordinates -46.15, 169.46667. 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.
My Location & Navigate starts the vector-tile navigator: live turn-by-turn driving directions from your current position to any destination, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing.
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 Taumata.
Taumata sits within the Otago Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Taumata is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; LINZ Basemaps topographic and aerial imagery, sourced from Toitū Te Whenua LINZ (CC BY 4.0) |
