Colville, Waikato Map

About Colville, Waikato

Colville is a locality in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,485. It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km north of Hamilton, the regional capital. Colville is located at 36.6333°S, 175.4667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Colville rests in a shallow basin, cradled by the undulating slopes of the Moehau Range, its green flanks often softened by the sea mist that drifts inland from Colville Bay, a mere two kilometres away. It lies 63.6 km east-north-east of Otara (from Otara: bearing 57°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Coromandel. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures, punctuated by stands of native bush that cling to the steeper inclines, their dark foliage a stark contrast to the sun-bleached grasses of the paddocks. Creeks, born from the higher ground, snake their way through the valleys, their water a cool, clear testament to the region's generous rainfall, before eventually finding their way towards the distant murmur of the sea. The air carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, salty tang of the coast, a constant reminder of the proximity of the ocean.

The history of Colville is closely tied to its agricultural roots, with dairy farming shaping much of the landscape and the local economy for generations. While the hum of tractors and the distant lowing of cattle are constant, a growing number of travellers are drawn to the area's natural beauty and the quiet charm of its rural life. The coastline, though a short journey away, influences the rhythm of the place, with the changing tides subtly marking the passage of days. Hints of earlier habitation persist, with the land still holding the echoes of those who lived here before, their stories whispered on the wind that sweeps down from the Moehau Range.

About This Colville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colville, Waikato, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.63333, 175.46667. 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 Colville.

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