Inglewood, Taranaki Map

About Inglewood, Taranaki

Inglewood is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 3,960. It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-east of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Inglewood is located at 39.1582°S, 174.1802°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Inglewood rests on a broad sweep of fertile land, its horizons softened by the gentle undulations of the Taranaki countryside. It lies 13.2 km south-east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 141°T), and is situated 14.1 km south of Bell Block. The air here carries a crisp, clean quality, often tinged with the earthy scent of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of dairy herds grazing in emerald pastures. To the north, the imposing silhouette of the Pouakai Range presides, its slopes a patchwork of deep green native bush and lighter hues of farmland stretching towards the horizon. The land is generous, a canvas of rolling hills and flat plains that eventually give way to the distant, almost ethereal shimmer of Lake Mangamahoe on clearer days, a tranquil expanse reflecting the vast, ever-changing Taranaki sky.

The economic pulse of Inglewood has long been tied to the rich, volcanic soil that defines this region, primarily through robust dairy farming that colours the landscape with its characteristic black and white Holstein Friesians. This agricultural foundation has shaped its character, fostering a sense of grounded industry and quiet prosperity. While the Waiwhakaiho River, a significant waterway for the area, flows some distance away, its influence is felt in the verdant growth that sustains the surrounding farms. The Waiwhakaiho Track, a popular local amenity, offers a pathway for travellers to experience the natural beauty that Inglewood is celebrated for, hinting at a history woven into the land, a story of resilience and connection to the earth.

About This Inglewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.15824, 174.1802. 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 Inglewood.

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