Taylorville, West Coast Map

About Taylorville, West Coast

Taylorville is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 153 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km east-northeast of Greymouth, the regional capital. Taylorville is located at 42.4333°S, 171.3167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Taylorville rests in a broad valley where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the Kaiata Range. It lies 154.5 km north-west of Rolleston (from Rolleston: bearing 325°T), and is situated 10.3 km east-north-east of Greymouth. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is a constant reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this place, now crisscrossed by the steady flow of the Arnold River, its waters cool and clear as they carve their path towards the Tasman Sea. Rolling farmland, punctuated by stands of native bush, spreads out from the edges of Taylorville, the air often carrying the scent of damp earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers. The sky above is vast, a canvas for the dramatic West Coast weather, where sunlight can break through brooding clouds with an almost startling intensity, casting long shadows across the paddocks and glinting off the river's surface.

The economic lifeblood of Taylorville has long been tied to the land, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. For generations, families have worked these fertile plains, their lives dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythm of the herd. Remnants of its earlier history, when timber milling played a significant role, can still be glimpsed in the sturdy, weather-beaten sheds that dot the landscape, a quiet testament to the hard work of those who came before. While tourism is a growing presence, drawn by the natural beauty and the proximity to outdoor pursuits, Taylorville retains a grounded, practical character, a place where the past and present coexist without fanfare, and where the quiet hum of rural life continues, largely unchanged by the wider world.

About This Taylorville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylorville, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.43333, 171.31667. 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 Taylorville.

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