Mangarata, Tasman Map

About Mangarata, Tasman

Mangarata is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 223 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Mangarata is located at 41.7333°S, 172.4000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Mangarata lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Tasman Region, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of time and the insistent flow of the Buller River. It lies 83.4 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.2 km north-east of Murchison. The land here is a patchwork of verdant farmland, interspersed with pockets of native bush that climb the slopes towards the imposing Blue Cliffs Ridge. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, hinting at the distant, unpeeled wilderness. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, illuminates the braided patterns of the riverbed and casts long shadows across the valley floor.

The economy of Mangarata has long been tied to the land, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its sustenance. Generations of families have worked these fertile plains, their lives interwoven with the seasons and the rhythm of the agricultural cycle. The Buller River, a constant presence, not only shapes the topography but also offers opportunities for recreation, though its powerful currents are a reminder of its untamed nature. While tourism visits Lake Matiri, a tranquil expanse of water some eleven kilometres away, the heart of Mangarata beats with the steady pulse of its agricultural roots, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this place home.

About This Mangarata Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mangarata, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.73333, 172.4. 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 Mangarata.

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