Rangoon Heights, Wellington Map

About Rangoon Heights, Wellington

Rangoon Heights is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 140 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km north-northeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Rangoon Heights is located at 41.2383°S, 174.8002°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Rangoon Heights sits on a gentle swell of land, its contours softened by the persistent New Zealand sun and the distant murmur of the sea. It lies 5.8 km north-north-east of Wellington (from Wellington: bearing 21°T), and is situated 10.0 km west-south-west of Lower Hutt. The landscape here is a tapestry of rolling green paddies and the darker, more rugged hues of native bush that creep up the slopes, a stark contrast to the occasional weathered fence line that delineates farmland. The air, even inland, carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper from Kau Bay, some five kilometres distant, hinting at the coastal influence that shapes the very character of the place. The sky above Rangoon Heights often stretches in vast, cloud-dusted expanses, a canvas for the dramatic light shifts that paint the hills in amber and violet as the day wanes.

The history of Rangoon Heights is less about grand pronouncements and more about the quiet persistence of those who have worked this land. Dairy farming has long been the lifeblood, the rhythmic churn of milking machines a familiar soundtrack to the dawn chorus, and the rich, dark soil yielding its bounty year after year. This agricultural backbone has shaped the local economy, fostering a strong sense of community that values hard work and neighbourly support. While not a hub of bustling industry, Rangoon Heights possesses a distinct character, a place where the echoes of early settlers can still be felt in the enduring agricultural practices and the unhurried pace of everyday life. The nearby Colonial Knob Walkway offers a more recent layer of engagement with the land, a popular route for those seeking the expansive views and the invigorating embrace of the natural world.

About This Rangoon Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rangoon Heights, Wellington, New Zealand at coordinates -41.23827, 174.80019. 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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Rangoon Heights sits within the Wellington Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Rangoon Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.