Kaimata, West Coast Map

About Kaimata, West Coast

Kaimata is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km east-southeast of Greymouth, the regional capital. Kaimata is located at 42.5167°S, 171.4000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kaimata rests in a landscape shaped by the generous hand of nature, where rolling farmland dips and rises towards the distant, blue-grey smudge of the Kaiata Range. It lies 143.0 km north-west of Rolleston (from Rolleston: bearing 326°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-east of Dobson. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a subtle reminder of the frequent rain that nourishes the verdant pastures and the dense Mawhera Forest that cloaks the higher slopes. Broad, open skies often stretch above, their canvas frequently painted with the dramatic, bruised hues of an approaching West Coast storm, and the subtle scent of damp earth and distant sea salt is a constant companion. The Arnold River, a vital artery of the region, meanders through the valley, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky.

The story of Kaimata is one of hardy beginnings and enduring connection to the land. For generations, dairy farming has been the bedrock of its economy, the rich, alluvial soils supporting herds that graze contentedly under the vast West Coast sky. This agricultural pulse is complemented by the quiet hum of forestry operations, and the occasional rumble of machinery from nearby quarrying, hinting at the extraction of the region's mineral wealth. While Molloy Bay lies some nine kilometres distant, its influence is felt in the rhythm of the place, a subtle ebb and flow that connects Kaimata to the wider coastal world, a world that feels both ancient and ever-present in the quality of the light and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Kaimata Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaimata, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.51667, 171.4. 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 Kaimata.

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