Explore Tauweru, Wellington, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Tauweru map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Locality | Tauweru |
| Region | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Latitude | -40.96667 |
| Longitude | 175.8 |
| Elevation | 107 m |
| Area Code | 04 |
| Distance to Wellington | 93 km east-northeast |
Tauweru is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 93 km east-northeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Tauweru is located at 40.9667°S, 175.8000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Tauweru rests in a landscape of rolling, verdant hills that slope gently towards the south, their contours softened by the passage of time and the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 12.0 km east of Masterton (from Masterton: bearing 94°T), and is situated 23.4 km east-north-east of Carterton. The earth here is a rich, loamy brown, a colour that deepens after a soft rain, and it is stitched with the neat geometries of farmland. Stands of native bush cling to the steeper slopes, their dark green a constant presence against the lighter hues of pasture. The air often carries the scent of damp soil and growing things, a clean, earthy perfume that speaks of the land's enduring fertility.
The economic heart of Tauweru has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, its prosperity woven from the strong wool of sheep and the creamy yield of dairy herds that graze the surrounding paddies. The Tauweru River, though some kilometres distant, is a vital artery for the region, its waters sustaining the lifeblood of this agricultural community. While forestry has also played a part in the area's development, with Ngaumu Forest a significant neighbour to the east, the enduring character of Tauweru remains tied to the pastoral, a quiet testament to generations who have worked this soil.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tauweru, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.96667, 175.8. 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 Tauweru.
Tauweru sits within the Wellington Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Tauweru is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |