Kiwi, Tasman Map

About Kiwi, Tasman

Kiwi is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 346 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km west-southwest of Richmond, the regional capital. Kiwi is located at 41.5000°S, 172.7500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kiwi rests in a broad valley, its landscape a mosaic of cultivated paddocks and swathes of native bush. It lies 45.2 km west-south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 243°T), and is situated 27.4 km west-south-west of Wakefield. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of farmland and the darker hues of distant trees, define the horizon, their contours softened by the gentle slant of the afternoon sun. The Motupiko River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the valley floor, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the land. The air here carries a peculiar stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of leaves in the Quinney Bush, a wilder, untamed presence just a short distance away.

This pocket of the Tasman region, far from the coast, has long drawn its lifeblood from the earth. The fertile soils, nurtured by the Motupiko River, have historically supported a robust agricultural economy, with dairy herds dotting the landscape and the scent of cut grass a familiar perfume in the warmer months. While farming remains a cornerstone, the region has also seen a quiet diversification; orchards have begun to appear, their trees heavy with the promise of fruit, and a growing appreciation for the local environment has fostered a nascent tourism interest. The imposing presence of the Pinchback Range, a rugged spine to the north, whispers of older geological forces, a constant reminder of the land's deep history, while the distant shimmer of Luna Lake, a tranquil blue jewel, offers a counterpoint of serene natural beauty.

About This Kiwi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kiwi, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.5, 172.75. 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 Kiwi.

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