Avalon, Wellington Map

About Avalon, Wellington

Avalon is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 5,590. It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km north-east of Wellington, the regional capital. Avalon is located at 41.1983°S, 174.9202°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a medium urban area.

Avalon unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape gently shaped by the proximity of the Hutt River, which flows a mere five kilometres distant. It lies 2.1 km north of Lower Hutt (from Lower Hutt: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-east of Porirua. Though Avalon itself is not directly on the coast, the tang of the sea is carried inland on the breeze from Lowry Bay, some six kilometres away, hinting at the broader coastal sweep of the region. The land here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a canvas of pasture and scattered native bush that catches the light in the late afternoon. The Drummond Ridge, a quiet presence eight kilometres to the west, provides a distant, undulating horizon, a constant reminder of the geological forces that have shaped this part of the Wellington Region.

The history of Avalon is interwoven with the agricultural pulse of the land, its economy long sustained by the quiet diligence of dairy farming and sheep and beef operations. This bedrock of traditional industry has, over time, broadened to include a growing presence in horticulture, with orchards yielding their bounty and kiwifruit vines finding purchase in the fertile soil. More recently, Avalon has also become a hub for local commerce and light industry, supporting the needs of its inhabitants and neighbouring communities. The local economy, much like the gentle flow of the Hutt River, demonstrates a capacity for steady growth and adaptation, a testament to the resourcefulness of its people.

The cultural character of Avalon is one of quiet neighbourliness and a deep appreciation for its natural surroundings, a sentiment reflected in the shared enjoyment of outdoor pursuits. While no professional sports teams bear the Avalon name, the community often rallies behind the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific, their spirit echoing the passion found throughout the Wellington Region. The McKerrow Track, a moderate eleven kilometres distant, offers a popular escape for walkers and nature enthusiasts, a place where the subtle beauty of the native bush can be truly appreciated. Though Avalon may not be home to globally recognised figures, its true renown lies in the enduring sense of place it offers its residents, a quiet strength that defines this corner of New Zealand.

About This Avalon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Avalon, Wellington, New Zealand at coordinates -41.19827, 174.92019. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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