Longbush, Southland Map

About Longbush, Southland

Longbush is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east-northeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Longbush is located at 46.3833°S, 168.5000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Longbush lies in a broad, fertile basin, its landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of the land towards the distant Waihopai River. It lies 11.7 km east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 81°T), and is situated 10.7 km east of Rosedale. Here, the countryside unfolds in a patchwork of emerald pastures, the rich soil a testament to generations of cultivation. Rolling hills, softened by time and distance, rise and fall with a quiet dignity, their slopes often softened by the dappled shade of scattered native trees. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, earthy scent, hinting at the dampness of the ground and the promise of a clear day. Beyond the immediate farmlands, the land begins to undulate more significantly, hinting at the subtle contours that define this region.

The history of Longbush is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Southland, its economy primarily driven by dairy farming, where the steady rhythm of milking sheds and the contented lowing of cattle mark the passage of time. For decades, this land has yielded its bounty, sustaining families and contributing to the wider region's prosperity. While the broad plains speak of an agrarian past, the proximity to Lake Bennett, a tranquil expanse of water some eight kilometres distant, offers a different kind of beauty and a quiet counterpoint to the working farms. Evenings here can be particularly still, the fading light casting long shadows across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a profound sense of peace.

About This Longbush Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longbush, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.38333, 168.5. 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 Longbush.

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