Matakitaki, Tasman Map

About Matakitaki, Tasman

Matakitaki is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 271 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Matakitaki is located at 41.9667°S, 172.3333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Matakitaki lies at the confluence of the land's rugged embrace. It lies 104.0 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 226°T), and is situated 18.5 km south of Murchison. The valley floor, wide and sun-drenched for much of the day, is a patchwork of green pastures, bisected by the silver thread of the Matakitaki River. Rolling hills, clad in a tapestry of native bush and hardy tussock, rise on either side, their slopes etched with the scars of ancient landslips and the gentler contours of sheep tracks. The air here, even in the height of summer, carries a crisp coolness, a promise of the frosts that will later paint the grasslands white. Above, the Three Sisters, a series of jagged peaks, stand sentinel, their stony faces catching the last light of dusk, transforming the sky into a canvas of bruised purples and fiery oranges.

The lifeblood of Matakitaki has long been tied to the land. Generations have worked these fertile soils, their livelihoods drawn from the sheep and beef farming that defines the local economy. The Matakitaki River, a constant presence, has not only shaped the landscape but also served as a vital artery, its waters irrigating the pastures and providing a vital resource for the scattered homesteads. While the whispers of history are subtle, they speak of hardy pioneers who carved their existence from this remote country, their resilience mirrored in the enduring strength of the landscape. This is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the land, a quiet continuation of a heritage forged in the heart of the Tasman wilderness.

About This Matakitaki Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matakitaki, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.96667, 172.33333. 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 Matakitaki.

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