Slope Point, Southland Map

About Slope Point, Southland

Slope Point is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km east-southeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Slope Point is located at 46.6667°S, 169.0000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Slope Point is a place where the land seems to lean into the Southern Ocean, a dramatic promontory jutting out into the vast, often grey expanse of the sea. It lies 57.9 km east-south-east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 121°T), and is situated 37.8 km west-south-west of Papatowai. The landscape here is a testament to the relentless forces of wind and water, with tussock grasses clinging tenaciously to the exposed slopes, their golden heads bowed against the prevailing westerly. The air carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, and the constant murmur of waves crashing against the rocky shores forms a perpetual soundtrack. Inland, the terrain softens into rolling farmland, a patchwork of green and brown stretching towards the distant, hazy outline of the Forest Range, a subtle but persistent presence on the horizon.

This extremity of the Southland region has long been shaped by its proximity to the sea and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, the local economy has been intrinsically linked to the ocean's bounty, though now sheep and beef farming dominate the rolling pastures that lead down to the coast. The very name, Slope Point, hints at the challenging topography that has defined life here, a place where resilience is not just a virtue but a necessity. While not a bustling hub, Slope Point offers a raw, untamed beauty, a reminder of nature's enduring power and the quiet fortitude of those who have chosen to make their home on this windswept edge of the world.

About This Slope Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Slope Point, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.66667, 169.0. 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 Slope Point.

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