Crushington, West Coast Map

About Crushington, West Coast

Crushington is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 221 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km east-northeast of Greymouth, the regional capital. Crushington is located at 42.1500°S, 171.9000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Crushington lies cradled by rolling hills, a landscape softened by the steady flow of the Inangahua River. It lies 144.3 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 230°T), and is situated 4.6 km south-east of Reefton. The land here is a patchwork of emerald farmland and the darker, denser green of native bush, with the Victoria Range rising in the distance, a constant, stoic presence against the wide West Coast sky. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of damp foliage, particularly after a soft rain has kissed the rolling terrain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can paint broad strokes of gold across the valley floor, illuminating the sinuous path of the river as it makes its way through the countryside.

The story of Crushington is one of quiet persistence, tied closely to the land and the Inangahua River. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the hardy realities of sheep and beef farming, with fields meticulously fenced to hold the livestock that graze on the fertile plains. Hints of past endeavours can be found in the remnants of old logging tracks that disappear into the surrounding Paparoa Forest, a reminder of a time when timber was a significant, though often fleeting, source of income. Today, while farming remains the bedrock, there's a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the region, with travellers occasionally venturing along Quigleys Track, seeking a connection with the untamed heart of the West Coast, and the distant, shimmering hint of Lake Nivalus visible on clearer days.

About This Crushington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crushington, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.15, 171.9. 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 Crushington.

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