Tututawa, Taranaki Map

About Tututawa, Taranaki

Tututawa is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 142 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km south-east of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Tututawa is located at 39.3167°S, 174.5333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tututawa lies cradled by the rolling Taranaki countryside, a landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic forces and softened by centuries of verdant growth. It lies 47.7 km south-east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 126°T), and is situated 21.6 km east of Stratford. The land here is a tapestry of emerald pastures, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of native bush that clings to the slopes. Distant but ever-present, the imposing presence of the Matemateaonga Range forms a rugged backdrop, its peaks often softened by a veil of mist that lends a mystical quality to the air. The subtle scent of damp earth and growing things, especially after a gentle rain, permeates the atmosphere, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that sustains this place.

The economic pulse of Tututawa has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, with dairy farming forming its sturdy backbone. Generations have worked this rich soil, their lives interwoven with the seasonal cycles of calving and milking, a testament to the enduring strength of agricultural enterprise. The nearby Patea River, a vital artery, has historically facilitated the transport of goods and provided sustenance, its waters reflecting the ever-changing skies. While the hum of tractors and the lowing of cattle are the dominant sounds, the faint murmur of history whispers through the district, a legacy of hardy settlers who carved their lives from this generous, yet demanding, terrain.

About This Tututawa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tututawa, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.31667, 174.53333. 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 Tututawa.

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