Longwood, Southland Map

About Longwood, Southland

Longwood is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km west-northwest of Invercargill, the regional capital. Longwood is located at 46.3453°S, 167.9543°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Longwood lies nestled in a gentle fold of Southland's western edge, where the land breathes a humid, green scent. It lies 31.0 km west of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 281°T), and is situated 4.8 km west of Riverton. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pasture and the deeper, richer hues of native bush, fall away towards the coast. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a promise of The Narrows, a mere two kilometres distant, where the Pourakino River estuary widens before meeting the ocean's embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent Southland cloud, has a softened quality, illuminating the damp, dark bark of ancient trees and glinting off the dew-laden grasses.

The rhythm of Longwood is one of quiet industry, deeply rooted in the land. Dairy farming forms the backbone of its economy, the lowing of cattle a familiar, almost comforting sound that drifts on the breeze. Beyond the pastures, the deep green of the Longwood Forest hints at the timber that once fuelled growth and continues to shape the local landscape. This is a place where history feels less like a grand narrative and more like the patient accumulation of seasons, the enduring spirit of those who have worked this fertile, often challenging, ground. The proximity to the coast, though not immediate, imbues Longwood with a subtle connection to the wider world, a sense of ebb and flow that mirrors the tides of The Narrows.

About This Longwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longwood, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.34527, 167.95426. 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 Longwood.

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