Current Date And Time In Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:41:43 NZST
State: Gisborne
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 1,389
District: Gisborne District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hicks Bay, a city in Gisborne, New Zealand, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hicks Bay — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Hicks Bay.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for New Zealand operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.6° S | 178.3° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -37.6 | 178.3 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 36' 0" S | 178° 18' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 36' S | 178° 18' E |
| City | Hicks Bay |
| State | Gisborne |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Gisborne District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 1,389 |
| Elevation | 168 m / 551 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -37.6, 178.3 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hicks Bay to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Gisborne.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruatoria | Gisborne | S | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Tokomaru | Gisborne | S | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Tolaga Bay | Gisborne | S | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Te Karaka | Gisborne | S | 104 km | 64 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Mangapapa | Gisborne | S | 118 km | 73 mi | ~1h 58m | 🗺 View |
| Whataupoko | Gisborne | S | 119 km | 74 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Gisborne, the home state of Hicks Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Gisborne, Gisborne's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | -38.6533° S | 178.0042° E | 10 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaiti | -38.6682° S | 178.0302° E | 12 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Te Hapara | -38.6482° S | 177.9902° E | 9 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangapapa | -38.6382° S | 178.0102° E | 17 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Whataupoko | -38.6482° S | 178.0202° E | 16 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tamarau | -38.6782° S | 178.0502° E | 18 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wainui | -38.6887° S | 178.0705° E | 15 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tiniroto | -38.7667° S | 177.5667° E | 299 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awapuni | -38.6582° S | 177.9902° E | 10 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tokomaru | -38.1333° S | 178.3° E | 43 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gisborne Airport IATA: GIS 122 km (76 mi) from Hicks Bay |
The exact GPS location of Hicks Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gisborne. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gisborne state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Hicks Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hicks Bay lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full New Zealand map
Hicks Bay sits within Gisborne, New Zealand, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Hicks Bay for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gisborne. › Browse every city in Gisborne
Coordinates for Hicks Bay in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in New Zealand. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hicks Bay are latitude -37.6° and longitude 178.3°. In directional format: 37.6° S, 178.3° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hicks Bay in Gisborne and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hicks Bay is a city in Gisborne, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Gisborne District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hicks Bay sits at: Latitude 37° 36' 0" S and Longitude 178° 18' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hicks Bay has a population of approximately 1,389 people. This is roughly 2.661% of Gisborne's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gisborne.
The interactive satellite map of Hicks Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -37.6, 178.3 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hicks Bay in Gisborne. For broader context, explore the Gisborne state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hicks Bay is Gisborne Airport (GIS), roughly 122 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hicks Bay is approximately 120 km (75 mi) from Gisborne, the capital of Gisborne, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gisborne.
Hicks Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 168 meters (551 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gisborne.
The closest cities to Hicks Bay include Ruatoria, Tokomaru, Tolaga Bay. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hicks Bay, sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 05:30 PM, giving a day length of 10h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hicks Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hicks Bay is approximately 4,186 km (2,601 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,726 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hicks Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Torrecilla, Spain, roughly 4 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Hicks Bay is approximately 509 km (317 mi) SW of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.