Greenhills, Southland Map

About Greenhills, Southland

Greenhills is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km south-southwest of Invercargill, the regional capital. Greenhills is located at 46.5500°S, 168.3000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Greenhills lies cradled by the gentle, sweeping contours of Southland's coastal fringe, a landscape where the rich, dark earth meets the persistent whisper of the sea. It lies 17.1 km south-south-west of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 193°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-west of Strathern. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of emerald and ochre, stretches towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of farm buildings and the occasional grove of wind-sculpted trees. The air carries a perpetual tang of salt, a subtle reminder of the proximity of Bluff Harbour, just three kilometres distant, where the tides dictate the rhythm of life. Beyond the cultivated fields, the land rises in soft undulations, hinting at the geological past, a quiet preamble to the more rugged terrain that lies further inland, a place where the air grows crisper and the native bush begins to assert its presence.

The economic sinews of Greenhills are deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the sea. Dairy farming forms the backbone of its prosperity, the rich pastures yielding milk that finds its way to markets near and far. This agricultural heritage is woven into the very fabric of the locality, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. The proximity to Bluff Harbour also lends a distinct maritime flavour, with fishing vessels occasionally seen heading out towards the open sea, their catches destined for local tables and wider distribution. While not a major centre for tourism, Greenhills offers a quiet charm, a place where the traveller can experience the unhurried pace of rural New Zealand, a place that has quietly prospered through its connection to the earth and the ocean.

About This Greenhills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenhills, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.55, 168.3. 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 Greenhills.

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