Waverley, Taranaki Map

About Waverley, Taranaki

Waverley is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 819. It sits at an elevation of around 85 m above sea level. It lies approximately 91 km south-southeast of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Waverley is located at 39.7667°S, 174.6333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Waverley rests in a landscape of gentle, fertile country, its character shaped by the broad sweep of the land rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 40.1 km west-north-west of Whanganui (from Whanganui: bearing 297°T), and is situated 12.9 km east of Patea. The country rolls away from the settlement, a patchwork of green pastures punctuated by stands of native bush and the darker, more uniform tones of pine plantations. The air here, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries a cool dampness that speaks of the rich soil and the proximity of water, hinting at the unseen veins of the Waitotara River, a good ten kilometres distant, and the stiller presence of Lake Herengawe, a mere two kilometres south. The light, when it catches the dew-kissed fields, can lend an almost ethereal glow to the everyday scene.

The history of Waverley is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, a story told in the enduring strength of its dairy farming heritage. For generations, the land has yielded its richness, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the pulse of life and economy. Beyond the dairy herds, the shadow of the Kaharoa Range, some twenty-four kilometres to the north, serves as a constant backdrop, while the Rimunui Forest, a more immediate presence twenty kilometres away, offers a different kind of green. The character of Waverley is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the enduring traditions of the land continue to define its present.

About This Waverley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverley, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.76667, 174.63333. 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 Waverley.

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