Grenada Village, Wellington Map

About Grenada Village, Wellington

Grenada Village is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,870. It sits at an elevation of around 154 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north-northeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Grenada Village is located at 41.2083°S, 174.8202°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Grenada Village rests in a landscape shaped by the breath of the land, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of native bush and well-tended farmland, gently descend towards the distant shimmer of Kau Bay. It lies 8.1 km west of Lower Hutt (from Lower Hutt: bearing 277°T), and is situated 9.5 km north-north-east of Wellington. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after rain and the sweet perfume of flowering gorse that spills across the slopes. Creeks, mere silver threads in the midday sun, carve their way through the valleys, their murmur a constant, quiet companion to the rustle of leaves. The land feels solid underfoot, a testament to the geological forces that have sculpted this corner of the Wellington Region, hinting at the ancient volcanic whispers that lie beneath.

Historically, Grenada Village has been a place of quiet industry, its economy rooted in the fertile earth and the bounty it provides. While the open coastline of Kau Bay may be some kilometres distant, its influence is felt in the very rhythm of life, a subtle ebb and flow that mirrors the tides. The fertile soils have long supported agricultural pursuits, with dairy cows grazing peacefully on verdant pastures, their contented chewing a soft soundtrack to the days. The land also yields to the cultivation of orchards, the crisp scent of apples a welcome aroma in the autumn air. The Colonial Knob Walkway, a popular local trail, offers a chance to wander through this productive landscape, offering glimpses of the past and the enduring connection between the people and the land they inhabit.

About This Grenada Village Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grenada Village, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.20827, 174.82019. 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 Grenada Village.

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