Matainui, West Coast Map

About Matainui, West Coast

Matainui is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km south-west of Greymouth, the regional capital. Matainui is located at 43.2667°S, 170.3667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Matainui rests in a broad, fertile valley, a patchwork of green farmland stretching towards the distant, muted grey of the Price Range. It lies 130.4 km west-north-west of Ashburton (from Ashburton: bearing 302°T), and is situated 44.1 km east-north-east of Waikowhai. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the rich soil that defines the landscape and the frequent, soft rains that nourish it. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent growth of pasture, cradle the settlement, their slopes often shrouded in the low-lying mist that creeps in from the west, lending a dreamlike quality to the early mornings. The Whataroa River, a silver thread in the distance, carves its way through the valley floor, its murmuring presence a constant companion to the quiet hum of rural life.

This is a place where the past whispers through the present, where the foundations of Matainui were laid by hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile land. The local economy has long been tied to the earth, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its prosperity, the rhythmic clang of milking machines a familiar sound at dawn and dusk. While the open coastline of Swan Bay lies some eighteen kilometres distant, the spirit of the coast, the keenness of the air, still seems to permeate the valley, perhaps carried on the westerly winds. Evidence of past geological activity can be glimpsed in the undulating terrain, a subtle reminder of the forces that shaped this corner of the West Coast Region.

About This Matainui Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matainui, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -43.26667, 170.36667. 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 Matainui.

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