Pembroke, Taranaki Map

About Pembroke, Taranaki

Pembroke is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 413 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km south-southeast of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Pembroke is located at 39.3237°S, 174.2291°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Pembroke rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land breathes with a quiet, agricultural rhythm. It lies 31.2 km south-south-east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 156°T), and is situated 4.9 km west-north-west of Stratford. Gentle, rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, rise and fall around the settlement, their flanks a patchwork of emerald pasture and the darker, richer hues of cultivated fields. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover, a constant reminder of the land's generous yield. To the west, the land begins to subtly ascend, hinting at the more rugged terrain that lies beyond, while the Patea River, a steady ribbon of life, meanders southwards, its waters reflecting the vast, often cerulean sky.

The history of Pembroke is deeply entwined with the fertile earth and the diligent hands that have worked it. Dairy farming has long been the lifeblood of this district, the contented lowing of cows a familiar soundtrack to the dawn and dusk. The legacy of those who first cleared the land, their efforts etched into the very contours of the landscape, can still be felt, a quiet testament to perseverance. While the immediate environs are agricultural, the distant, imposing silhouette of The Razorback mountain range to the north offers a dramatic backdrop, a constant reminder of the region's wilder, untamed heart. Though far from the coast, the proximity to Murphys Lake, a ten-kilometre journey, offers a different kind of watery respite, its stillness a counterpoint to the flowing Patea River.

About This Pembroke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pembroke, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.32367, 174.22909. 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 Pembroke.

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