Manaia, Taranaki Map

About Manaia, Taranaki

Manaia is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,070. It sits at an elevation of around 79 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km south of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Manaia is located at 39.5500°S, 174.1333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Manaia rests in a landscape of gentle undulations, where the rich, dark earth of Taranaki spreads out towards the distant glint of the South Taranaki Bight, some nine kilometres away. It lies 53.9 km south of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 175°T), and is situated 13.7 km west-north-west of Hawera. The air here often carries the subtle, earthy scent of farmland, a promise of the dairy herds that graze the surrounding pastures, their coats dusted with the fine, pale pollen of clover. Rolling hills, a tapestry of green and gold under the wide New Zealand sky, define the immediate horizon, occasionally broken by the darker, more concentrated shades of native bush. The Waingongoro River, a vital artery for the land, meanders through this fertile territory, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the heavens.

The economic heart of Manaia beats with the steady rhythm of agriculture, a legacy deeply entwined with the region’s founding. Dairy farming is paramount, its influence visible in the neatly fenced paddocks and the occasional rumble of a milk tanker traversing the local roads. History whispers from the land, most notably near the Manaia Redoubt, a kilometre distant, hinting at earlier times and the enduring human connection to this place. Though not directly on the coast, the proximity to the South Taranaki Bight shapes the local character, a subtle awareness of the vast ocean just beyond the cultivated fields, a constant, quiet presence in the lives of those who call Manaia home.

About This Manaia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.55, 174.13333. 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 Manaia.

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