Tataraimaka, Taranaki Map

About Tataraimaka, Taranaki

Tataraimaka is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south-west of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Tataraimaka is located at 39.1667°S, 173.9167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tataraimaka rests in a landscape of verdant, rolling hills, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells. It lies 18.2 km south-west of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 232°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-west of Spotswood. The soil here is a rich, dark loam, often damp from the generous rainfall that nourishes the abundant pasture. The air carries the clean scent of growing things, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart of this region, and the distant, low hum of farm machinery can sometimes be heard on the breeze. To the west, the imposing presence of the Kaitake Range forms a dramatic backdrop, its slopes often shrouded in a soft, misty veil that lends an air of quiet mystery to the horizon. The Oakura River, a ribbon of clear, flowing water, carves its path through the countryside a few kilometres away, its banks often fringed with native bush.

The history of Tataraimaka is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the land and the cultivation of its bounty. For generations, dairy farming has been the bedrock of the local economy, with herds of Friesian and Jersey cows dotting the emerald paddies. This pastoral focus has shaped the very character of Tataraimaka, imbuing it with a sense of steady, unhurried progress. Evidence of earlier times can be glimpsed in the occasional weathered fence post or the subtle contours of fields that hint at past land use. While not a major hub, Tataraimaka possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the enduring legacy of agriculture continues to shape the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants.

About This Tataraimaka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tataraimaka, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.16667, 173.91667. 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 Tataraimaka.

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