Pungarehu, Taranaki Map

About Pungarehu, Taranaki

Pungarehu is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 34 km south-west of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Pungarehu is located at 39.2833°S, 173.8000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Pungarehu rests in a landscape of quiet, rolling farmland, the rich Taranaki soil a deep, fertile brown under the expansive, often cloud-dappled sky. It lies 34.3 km south-west of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 225°T), and is situated 5.6 km north of Rahotu. Gentle undulations rise and fall, a patchwork of verdant pastures where cattle graze contentedly, interspersed with pockets of native bush that whisper secrets of the land. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a far cry from the tang of the sea, with the distant, hazy silhouette of the Kaitake Range providing a constant, grounding backdrop to the west.

The story of Pungarehu is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, its economy built on the sturdy foundations of dairy farming. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the demands of the herd, a rhythm that continues to define the character of Pungarehu. While the Warea River (Teikaparua) flows a short distance to the east, a vital artery for the surrounding fields, the true spirit of Pungarehu lies in its enduring connection to the soil and the quiet, determined industry that sustains it.

About This Pungarehu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pungarehu, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.28333, 173.8. 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 Pungarehu.

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