Baton, Tasman Map

About Baton, Tasman

Baton is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 186 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km west of Richmond, the regional capital. Baton is located at 41.3167°S, 172.7167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Baton rests within a basin of rolling hills, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pasture and the deeper, more somber green of native bush. It lies 43.1 km west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 270°T), and is situated 29.3 km west-north-west of Wakefield. The air here carries a particular stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the land itself, broken only by the distant murmur of the Skeet River, which meanders a kilometre to the east, its waters reflecting the broad, often cloud-dappled sky. To the west, the land rises more dramatically, culminating in the low, rounded contours of Paddy Ridge, a familiar sentinel against the horizon. The light in Baton, especially as dusk begins to fall, possesses a soft, diffused quality, painting the landscape in hues of amber and lavender, a gentle caress before the deeper blues of night descend.

The lifeblood of Baton has long been its connection to the earth. Dairy farming is the dominant industry, the rich soil yielding abundant feed for herds that graze across the undulating terrain. This agricultural foundation has shaped the character of Baton, fostering a sense of grounded resilience and a quiet pride in the land's bounty. While agriculture forms the bedrock, whispers of a past more closely tied to timber can still be felt in the older buildings, a nod to the era when logging operations were more prevalent before the careful stewardship of Quinney Bush, seventeen kilometres distant, became a priority. The Cowins Track, eight kilometres away, offers a path into this managed woodland, a reminder of the natural resources that continue to sustain the region, albeit in a more considered fashion, and the enduring spirit of those who have made Baton their home.

About This Baton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baton, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.31667, 172.71667. 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 Baton.

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