Ohangai, Taranaki Map

About Ohangai, Taranaki

Ohangai is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km south-southeast of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Ohangai is located at 39.6000°S, 174.3333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Ohangai lies cradled by the gentle sweep of Taranaki's western flank. It lies 63.1 km south-south-east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 160°T), and is situated 4.4 km east-south-east of Hawera. The land here is a tapestry of verdant pasture, stitched with the darker threads of native bush that cling to the rising slopes, hinting at the proximity of the Tarere Range. The air, carrying the faint tang of distant sea from the South Taranaki Bight, often holds a soft, luminous quality, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun casts long, painterly shadows across the rolling farmland. The Tangahoe River, a silver ribbon, carves its way through the landscape, its murmur a constant, grounding presence.

This is a place where the echoes of history are softly spoken in the land itself. While Ohangai’s roots are deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Taranaki, a quiet industriousness underpins its rhythm. The fertile soil, a legacy of volcanic activity further inland, still yields abundantly for dairy herds, their contented lowing a familiar soundscape. The nearby Ohangai Pa, a silent sentinel, speaks of a time when the land was shaped by different hands and purposes, a reminder of the layers of human endeavour that have unfolded here. The economy, largely agricultural, is a steady, reliable pulse, supporting a way of life that values connection to the earth and the enduring strength of neighbouring communities.

About This Ohangai Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ohangai, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.6, 174.33333. 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 Ohangai.

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