Woodlands, Southland Map

About Woodlands, Southland

Woodlands is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 285. It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east-northeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Woodlands is located at 46.3667°S, 168.5500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Woodlands rests in a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and wind, where the land rolls with a gentle, consistent undulation. It lies 15.8 km east-north-east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 76°T), and is situated 14.8 km east of Rosedale. To the west, the broad sweep of the Southland plains begins to gather itself, giving way to a tapestry of green paddocks and the occasional darker smudge of native bush. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, deepened by the moisture drawn from the nearby Waihopai River, a ribbon of ceaseless flow that carves its path a mere two kilometres from the settlement. The sky, when not a canvas of Southland's dramatic cloud formations, often offers a clear, expansive blue, a vast dome above the cultivated fields and the distant, hazy outline of hills that promise more rugged terrain further afield.

The economic heartbeat of Woodlands has long been tied to the fertile soil and the diligent labour it demands. Dairy farming forms the bedrock of its prosperity, with contented herds dotting the surrounding pastures, their presence a constant hum against the quietude of the countryside. This agricultural foundation is complemented by a history of resilient farming families who have, over generations, coaxed productivity from the land. While forestry is present in the wider region, notably at Hokonui Forest some sixteen kilometres distant, the immediate character of Woodlands is one of open fields and established homesteads. The Waihopai River, beyond its vital role in the local ecosystem, also offers a point of connection for those seeking a quiet ramble, with the Waihopai Embankment Walkway providing a sixteen-kilometre circuit for contemplation.

About This Woodlands Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlands, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.36667, 168.55. 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 Woodlands.

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