Arakura, Wellington Map

About Arakura, Wellington

Arakura is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 3,250. It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east-northeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Arakura is located at 41.2283°S, 174.9502°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Arakura rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, its landscape marked by the verdant sweep of farmland and the darker, more mysterious hues of native bush. It lies 3.1 km east-south-east of Lower Hutt (from Lower Hutt: bearing 115°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-east of Porirua. The air here carries the faintest whisper of the sea, a distant tang that hints at the proximity of Lowry Bay, some four kilometres to the east. The Hutt River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far from its borders, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky that arcs above Drummond Ridge. Here, the land rises and falls with a soft, unassuming grace, a place where the contours of the earth seem to have been shaped by patient, unhurried hands, and where the quality of the light at dusk can transform the ordinary into something quite extraordinary.

The economic heartbeat of Arakura has long been tied to the bounty of the land and the sea. Dairy farming, a cornerstone of the Wellington Region’s agricultural prowess, flourishes in its fertile valleys, the rhythmic hum of milking machines a familiar sound in the early mornings. This agricultural heritage is interwoven with a history that speaks of early settlers drawn to the promise of open spaces and the fertile soil, their endeavours gradually shaping the character of the locality. While its direct connection to the coast is not immediate, the influence of proximity to Lowry Bay is felt, a subtle yet constant reminder of the region's maritime connections. The McKerrow Track, a well-trodden path, offers a way to explore the surrounding natural beauty, a quiet invitation for travellers to discover the subtle charms that Arakura holds.

About This Arakura Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arakura, Wellington, New Zealand at coordinates -41.22827, 174.95019. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.

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