Redwoods Valley, Tasman Map

About Redwoods Valley, Tasman

Redwoods Valley is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west-northwest of Richmond, the regional capital. Redwoods Valley is located at 41.3000°S, 173.0833°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Redwoods Valley unfurls across a landscape of gentle, sun-kissed slopes that eventually surrender to the broader, more rugged contours of the Barnicoat Range in the distance. It lies 12.7 km west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 278°T), and is situated 9.1 km west-north-west of Richmond. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, the sweet decay of leaf litter from the surrounding native bush, and the fainter, salt-tinged whisper of the distant sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to Ruby Bay. The land is a patchwork quilt of verdant pastures, dotted with contented livestock, and darker swathes of forestry, where the scent of pine needles hangs heavy on the breeze. The Waimea River, a ribbon of life, meanders through the valley floor, its waters reflecting the wide, often impossibly blue New Zealand sky, catching the light in a thousand fleeting moments.

This is a place where the land’s bounty has long shaped the lives of its inhabitants. For generations, the rich soil and favourable climate have supported a thriving horticultural economy, with orchards heavy with ripening apples and kiwifruit stretching towards the horizon. The echoes of earlier times, when timber milling was a dominant force, can still be felt, a quiet hum beneath the modern buzz of viticulture and the growing tourism that draws travellers seeking the valley's understated beauty. The history of Redwoods Valley is written not in grand monuments, but in the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate, a heritage passed down through the careful tending of vines and the enduring strength of the native trees that lend the valley its name.

About This Redwoods Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redwoods Valley, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.3, 173.08333. 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 Redwoods Valley.

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