Kaweku, Southland Map

About Kaweku, Southland

Kaweku is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km north-northeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Kaweku is located at 45.9333°S, 168.7000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kaweku rests on a broad expanse of Southland's undulating farmland, where the land breathes a quiet, settled air. It lies 58.5 km north-north-east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 28°T), and is situated 26.6 km north-west of Gore. The fields, a patchwork of verdant greens and ochre browns, stretch towards the distant, hazy outline of the Waterfall Range, its slopes softened by distance and the persistent Southland light. Here, the air carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled soil and the faint, sweet perfume of clover from neighbouring pastures. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons, and the sky often hangs low, a vast, pale canvas brushed with wisps of cloud that promise either gentle rain or a crisp, clear afternoon. The occasional cluster of pines, standing sentinel against the prevailing winds, breaks the monotony of the open country, their dark forms a stark contrast to the bright, wide skies.

The story of Kaweku is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of the region. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through dairy and sheep farming, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of the soil. The Mataura River, a vital artery nine kilometres to the west, has long been a silent witness to this steady industry, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky and the surrounding landscape. While not a hub of grand historical events, Kaweku’s past is etched into the weathered woolsheds and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside, each a testament to the resilience of its early settlers. The proximity of Overton Forest, a verdant expanse sixteen kilometres away, offers a subtle counterpoint to the open farmland, a reminder of the wilder heart that still beats within this settled territory.

About This Kaweku Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaweku, Southland, New Zealand at coordinates -45.93333, 168.7. 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 Kaweku.

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