Chesterfield, West Coast Map

About Chesterfield, West Coast

Chesterfield is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-southwest of Greymouth, the regional capital. Chesterfield is located at 42.6153°S, 171.0918°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Chesterfield lies cradled by a landscape of rolling, verdant hills that slope gently towards the Taramakau River. It lies 150.3 km north-west of Rolleston (from Rolleston: bearing 315°T), and is situated 18.8 km south-south-west of Greymouth. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of native bush, a constant reminder of the dense Waimea Forest that flanks the western approaches. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the moss-laden trunks of ancient trees and the occasional flash of a bird's wing. The land itself is a mosaic of fertile pastures and darker, untamed wilderness, a testament to the enduring power of nature in this inland pocket of the West Coast Region. The absence of coastal winds lends a stillness to the atmosphere, a quiet solitude broken only by the distant murmur of water and the rustle of leaves.

The history of Chesterfield is intrinsically linked to the Taramakau River, a vital artery for early settlers and a source of sustenance. While not a hub of grand industry, Chesterfield’s economy has long been rooted in the land, with hardy folk carving out livelihoods from dairy farming and forestry, their efforts shaping the very contours of the surrounding hills. Echoes of past endeavours can still be found, perhaps in the weathered timbers of an old shed or the faint tracks of forgotten logging routes. Travellers seeking the quietude of the West Coast often find themselves drawn to Chesterfield, a place where the pace of life feels measured and where the legacy of those who first settled the area persists, not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of the land and its people. The nearby German Gully Track offers a chance to immerse oneself in this quiet history, a pathway winding through the very landscape that has defined Chesterfield for generations.

About This Chesterfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chesterfield, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.6153, 171.09185. 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 Chesterfield.

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