Explore Rockville, Tasman, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Rockville map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Locality | Rockville |
| Region | Tasman |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Latitude | -40.73333 |
| Longitude | 172.63333 |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Richmond | 81 km north-west |
Rockville is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km north-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Rockville is located at 40.7333°S, 172.6333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Rockville lies cradled by a gentle embrace of rolling hills, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pasture and darker, richer tones of native bush. It lies 81.0 km north-west of Nelson (from Nelson: bearing 317°T), and is situated 19.1 km north-west of Takaka. The air here, carrying the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, possesses a quiet clarity, a subtle coolness even on the warmest days. To the west, the land rises towards the imposing, rugged silhouette of Parapara Ridge, a constant, watchful presence against the vast expanse of the Tasman sky. The Slate River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the valley floor, its waters glinting under the sun as they carve a patient path.
The history of Rockville is a story etched in the resilience of those who first settled this inland territory, their lives shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the demands of the land. Once a hub for timber milling, the economy of Rockville has since shifted, finding its footing in the sturdy foundation of dairy farming and the cultivation of hardy crops. The nearby Kaituna Track offers a gateway to the surrounding natural beauty, a well-trodden path that whispers of generations of travellers who have sought solace and adventure in its embrace. A short distance away, the intriguing formation known as Devils Boots stands as a silent sentinel, a geological curiosity hinting at the deeper, untold stories of this steadfast place.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockville, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.73333, 172.63333. 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 Rockville.
Rockville sits within the Tasman Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Rockville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |