Shenandoah, Tasman Map

About Shenandoah, Tasman

Shenandoah is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 177 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Shenandoah is located at 41.8667°S, 172.2500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Shenandoah rests in a valley cupped by rolling hills, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pasture and darker, denser native bush. It lies 102.1 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 233°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-west of Murchison. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile land and the breath of the surrounding ngahere. The sky, when clear, stretches wide and blue above, a vast expanse broken only by the occasional drift of cloud. The land itself feels solid, grounded, a place where the earth’s patient work is laid bare in the sculpted contours of the terrain.

The economic pulse of Shenandoah has long been tied to the land, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. Generations have worked these fields, their efforts contributing to the quiet hum of the region's agricultural enterprises. Nearby, the waters of the Matakitaki River offer a different kind of bounty, its steady flow a constant presence. A short distance away, the Maruia Falls tumble with a persistent roar, a natural spectacle that draws the eye and the ear. While the modern world encroaches, Shenandoah retains a sense of its past, a place where the quiet rhythm of country life continues, shaped by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Shenandoah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shenandoah, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.86667, 172.25. 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 Shenandoah.

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