Dacre, Southland Map

About Dacre, Southland

Dacre is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km east-northeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Dacre is located at 46.3167°S, 168.6333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Dacre rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the land begins its gentle swell towards the distant Hokonui Hills. It lies 23.6 km east-north-east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 67°T), and is situated 11.5 km west of Edendale. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is crisscrossed by the diligent furrows of farmland, interspersed with the emerald blush of pasture and the deeper green of Mararua Bush clinging to the lower slopes. The air, particularly in the cool hush of morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a palpable sweetness that promises abundance. The Waihopai River, a lively ribbon of water, carves its path a few kilometres to the east, its murmur a constant, subtle soundtrack to the surrounding quiet.

This corner of Southland, far removed from the sharp tang of the coast, has long been shaped by the steady rhythm of agriculture. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty to sheep and beef, and more recently, the cream-coloured tankers of dairy farms have become a familiar sight, their presence a testament to the region's enduring prosperity. Dacre itself, a collection of sturdy, practical buildings, reflects this grounded economy; a place where hard work is understood and valued, and where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of life. The occasional traveller passing through might notice the quiet pride in the well-tended gardens, the neat fences, and the unhurried way the locals go about their day, a quiet testament to a life lived in harmony with the land.

About This Dacre Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dacre, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.31667, 168.63333. 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 Dacre.

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