Mauriceville, Wellington Map

About Mauriceville, Wellington

Mauriceville is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 219 m above sea level. It lies approximately 96 km north-east of Wellington, the regional capital. Mauriceville is located at 40.7833°S, 175.7000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Mauriceville rests in a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by a patchwork of green farmland and the deeper hues of native bush. It lies 19.9 km north of Masterton (from Masterton: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.2 km north-north-east of Kopuaranga. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil and the gentle presence of the Kopuaranga River, which flows a few kilometres to the east. Distant ridges of the Blue Range form a hazy, blue-grey backdrop on clearer days, their contours hinting at the broader inland topography of the region. Even in summer, the light can possess a cool, almost crystalline quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when long shadows begin to stretch across the paddies and pastures.

This locality has long been shaped by the quiet persistence of its inhabitants, who have cultivated the land for generations. The primary pulse of Mauriceville's economy beats with the steady rhythm of dairy farming, the rich pastures supporting herds that graze contentedly. The history of its settlement, like many in New Zealand's heartland, is etched in the careful organisation of its fields and the enduring architecture of its farm buildings. Beyond the agricultural core, a small but distinct character emerges, a sense of place that is both grounded in its rural roots and quietly observant of the wider world.

About This Mauriceville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mauriceville, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.78333, 175.7. 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 Mauriceville.

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