Kawatiri, Tasman Map

About Kawatiri, Tasman

Kawatiri is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 468 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Kawatiri is located at 41.7000°S, 172.6000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kawatiri sits in a wide basin, cradled by the undulating slopes of the Braeburn Range to the east. It lies 67.8 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 231°T), and is situated 24.8 km east-north-east of Murchison. Here, the land unfolds into a patchwork of tussock-clad hills and fertile plains, etched by the sinuous course of the Buller River. The air carries a crisp, dry quality, a testament to its inland position, and the vast, often pale blue sky stretches endlessly overhead, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of distant ridgelines. In the distance, the dense green of native bush, remnants of the larger Big Bush Forest, clings to the steeper inclines, a dark contrast to the lighter hues of the valley floor.

The economic heart of Kawatiri has long pulsed with the rhythm of agriculture, particularly sheep and beef farming, a legacy that has shaped its rolling pastures and weathered farm homesteads. While forestry also plays a role, its presence is more subtle, whispering through the scattered stands of pine rather than dominating the landscape. The Kawatiri Walkway, a well-trodden path, offers a chance for travellers to immerse themselves in the local environment, tracing the river's edge and providing glimpses of the hardy flora that thrives in this particular pocket of the Tasman region. The proximity of Harleys Rock, a quiet landmark, hints at a history of human presence and adaptation to this rugged, yet beautiful, terrain.

About This Kawatiri Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kawatiri, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.7, 172.6. 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 Kawatiri.

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