Braeburn, Tasman Map

About Braeburn, Tasman

Braeburn is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km north-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Braeburn is located at 41.1833°S, 173.0000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Braeburn lies where the fertile plains of Tasman begin their gentle ascent towards the north, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald pasture and the deeper greens of scattered woodland. It lies 24.5 km north-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 307°T), and is situated 5.7 km south-south-west of Motueka. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening apples, a subtle perfume mingling with the distant tang of the sea, though the ocean itself is a soft murmur rather than a roaring presence, some five kilometres away. The land is a study in subtle contours, a rolling terrain cut through by the slow, purposeful flow of the Moutere River, its banks sometimes fringed with willow and native bush. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent clouds, has a peculiar clarity, illuminating the meticulously tended orchards and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside.

The economic heart of Braeburn beats to the rhythm of horticulture, a legacy built upon the sweet bounty of its apple orchards and the burgeoning success of its vineyards, their vines forming neat, orderly rows that speak of careful cultivation. This region has long been a producer, its lands yielding not just fruit but also, historically, a steady stream of dairy and sheep. The history of Braeburn is one of patient settlement, of families arriving to clear and cultivate, their efforts gradually shaping the contours of the land. Travellers passing through often remark on the quiet industry, a sense of purpose that underpins the seemingly tranquil pace of life, a contrast to the more dramatic coastal allure of Ruby Bay, nine kilometres distant.

About This Braeburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Braeburn, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.18333, 173.0. 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 Braeburn.

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