Wyndham, Southland Map

About Wyndham, Southland

Wyndham is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 550. It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km east-northeast of Invercargill, the regional capital. Wyndham is located at 46.3333°S, 168.8500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Wyndham lies cradled in a broad, fertile valley, a landscape sculpted by the patient work of water and time. It lies 39.1 km east of Invercargill (from Invercargill: bearing 79°T), and is situated 5.4 km east-south-east of Edendale. Rolling country, a patchwork of verdant pastures and darker swathes of native bush, stretches towards the distant, hazy outline of the Forest Range. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the quiet industry that defines this inland Southland place. The Mokoreta River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, flows with a steady, unhurried purpose, its banks often fringed with the dense foliage of Mararua Bush. The sky above Wyndham frequently displays a dramatic sweep of cloud, lending a particular, luminous quality to the late afternoon light as it softens the edges of the hills.

The lifeblood of Wyndham has long been tied to the land, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its local economy. Generations have worked these rich soils, transforming them into productive farmland that feeds both the nation and the wider world. While agriculture remains paramount, the echoes of past endeavours, perhaps timber milling or smaller-scale grazing, can still be sensed in the quietude of the surrounding hills. Wyndham’s history is one of steady, persistent growth, a testament to the resilience and determination of its inhabitants who have carved a life out of this generous, yet demanding, terrain. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and well-kept homes, reflects this character, a place where community is built on shared labour and a deep understanding of the seasons.

About This Wyndham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wyndham, Southland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -46.33333, 168.85. 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 Wyndham.

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