Tariki, Taranaki Map

About Tariki, Taranaki

Tariki is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 281 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-east of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Tariki is located at 39.2333°S, 174.2500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tariki rests within a landscape shaped by gentle undulations of farmland, punctuated by the darker, denser presence of native bush. It lies 23.5 km south-east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 142°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-north-west of Stratford. Here, the air carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and growing things, far from the tang of the sea. To the west, the land rises towards The Razorback, its ridgelines a subtle, distant etching against the expansive Taranaki sky, a constant reminder of the volcanic heart of the region. The sunlight here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, casting long, diffused shadows that seem to deepen the greens of the pastures and the muted browns of the ploughed earth.

The economic lifeblood of Tariki has long pulsed with the rhythm of the land, predominantly through dairy farming, where contented herds graze the verdant hills. This agricultural focus has shaped the very character of Tariki, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the animals. While the Manganui River flows some distance away, its influence is felt indirectly, contributing to the fertile plains that sustain the region's prosperity. The history of Tariki, like many settlements in the Taranaki region, is one of pioneers carving a living from the bush, a story echoed in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Tariki Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tariki, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.23333, 174.25. 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 Tariki.

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