Tutaki, Tasman Map

About Tutaki, Tasman

Tutaki is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 326 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Tutaki is located at 41.8167°S, 172.4667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tutaki rests in a verdant embrace, a valley floor carved by ancient forces and now softened by time and cultivation. It lies 84.6 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 229°T), and is situated 11.2 km east of Murchison. The land here is a tapestry of rolling hills, their slopes often cloaked in shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, giving way to flatter expanses where the Mangles River, a ribbon of clear, cool water, meanders with a gentle persistence. Overhead, the sky often stretches in a vast, uninterrupted dome, its colour shifting from the crystalline blue of midday to the soft, bruised purples and oranges of dusk, painting the surrounding Braeburn Range with a luminous glow. The air carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that speaks of the fertile ground and the quiet vitality of this inland place.

The history of Tutaki is intrinsically linked to the land’s bounty and the resilience of its early settlers, who found in these valleys a place to build a life away from the harsher coasts. The economy here is rooted in the earth, primarily driven by dairy farming, where contented herds graze on pasture that seems to stretch to the horizon, their gentle lowing a familiar soundtrack to the days. While the murmur of agricultural activity forms the backbone, the region also supports small-scale horticulture, with orchards that offer their own sweet promise in autumn. The nearby Mangles River, though not a highway for commerce, offers quiet recreation and a constant, life-giving presence, its banks a popular spot for local wanderers and those seeking the simple solace of flowing water.

About This Tutaki Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tutaki, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.81667, 172.46667. 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 Tutaki.

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