Maupuia, Wellington Map

About Maupuia, Wellington

Maupuia is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,490. It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km east-southeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Maupuia is located at 41.3035°S, 174.8201°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Maupuia exhales a salty tang, a constant reminder of its proximity to Shelly Bay. It lies 4.2 km east-south-east of Wellington (from Wellington: bearing 117°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Lower Hutt. The land here rises in a series of undulating slopes, cloaked in hardy coastal grasses and interspersed with pockets of native bush that cling tenaciously to the inclines. The very air feels clean and sharp, carrying the distant cries of gulls and the ceaseless murmur of the sea. From its elevated vantage points, Maupuia gazes out over the deep blue expanse, where the water laps at the shore with a gentle, rhythmic persistence.

Historically, Maupuia’s connection to the sea has shaped its destiny, influencing its early development and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. While not a bustling centre of industry today, the echoes of past endeavours, perhaps connected to fishing or maritime activities in Shelly Bay, can still be felt in the quiet dignity of the locale. The landscape itself, with its wind-swept character, suggests a resilience forged by exposure to the elements, a characteristic that likely permeates the spirit of Maupuia itself. The presence of the Wahine Memorial a short distance away serves as a poignant reminder of the raw power of the sea and the enduring nature of remembrance in this coastal setting.

About This Maupuia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maupuia, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.30347, 174.82012. 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 Maupuia.

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