Umukuri, Tasman Map

About Umukuri, Tasman

Umukuri is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km north-northwest of Richmond, the regional capital. Umukuri is located at 41.0833°S, 172.9667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Umukuri rests in a gentle depression, its landscape a thoughtful blend of rolling farmland and pockets of native bush that soften the edges of the land. It lies 33.8 km north-west of Nelson (from Nelson: bearing 308°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-west of Motueka. The earth here is a rich, fertile loam, often damp with the morning dew, giving way to the faint scent of salt carried on the breeze from Stephens Bay, a mere five kilometres distant. The Riwaka River, a ribbon of clear, cool water, threads its way through the neighbouring countryside, its steady murmur a constant companion. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded Tasman skies, paints the paddocks in broad strokes of gold and green, highlighting the sturdy fences that delineate the properties.

This is a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the pulse of life, a region historically shaped by the agricultural bounty it offers. Dairy cows graze contentedly on pastures that have been tended for generations, their gentle lowing a familiar sound. The economy, while primarily agricultural, also hums with the quiet industry of small-scale horticulture, with nearby orchards yielding their sweet harvest. Echoes of earlier times linger, a sense of continuity rather than dramatic upheaval, and the quiet hum of modern life weaves seamlessly with the enduring character of the land.

About This Umukuri Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Umukuri, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.08333, 172.96667. 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 Umukuri.

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