Matariki, Tasman Map

About Matariki, Tasman

Matariki is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 200 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km west-southwest of Richmond, the regional capital. Matariki is located at 41.4167°S, 172.7333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Matariki, a place of quiet resilience, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of nature. It lies 43.2 km west-south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 255°T), and is situated 26.5 km west of Wakefield. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald farmland and the deeper green of native bush, rise and fall towards the distant, rugged outline of the Pinchback Range. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil and the gentle flow of the Sherry River, which winds its way through the valley, its waters catching the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves of nearby Quinney Bush. In the late afternoon, a subtle luminescence often settles over the land, softening the edges of the world and lending a hushed reverence to the closing of the day.

The history of Matariki is deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty and the industrious spirit of its people. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of this inland community, the rich pastures supporting herds that graze with a steady, unhurried rhythm. The echoes of early settlers, who carved their lives from this terrain, can still be felt in the sturdy farm buildings and the enduring sense of self-reliance. While the nearby Luna Lake offers a tranquil respite, it is the everyday labours of the agricultural economy that truly define Matariki, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life and the enduring strength of its heritage is as palpable as the rich soil beneath one's feet.

About This Matariki Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matariki, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.41667, 172.73333. 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 Matariki.

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