Current Date And Time In Lake Hawea, New Zealand
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:38:58 NZST
State: Otago
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 2,190
District: Queenstown-Lakes District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lake Hawea, a city in Otago, 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 Lake Hawea — 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 Lake Hawea.
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) | 44.6084° S | 169.2601° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -44.6084 | 169.2601 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 36' 30" S | 169° 15' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 36.5016' S | 169° 15.6048' E |
| City | Lake Hawea |
| State | Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Queenstown-Lakes District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 2,190 |
| Elevation | 347 m / 1,139 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -44.6084, 169.2601 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lake Hawea 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 Otago.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaka | Otago | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Cardrona | Otago | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Cromwell | Otago | S | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Arrowtown | Otago | SW | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Frankton | Otago | SW | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Arthurs Point | Otago | SW | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 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 Otago, the home state of Lake Hawea, along with each city's aerial distance from Dunedin, Otago'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | -45.8742° S | 170.5036° E | 21 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mosgiel | -45.875° S | 170.3472° E | 20 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wanaka | -44.7° S | 169.15° E | 325 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oamaru | -45.0976° S | 170.9709° E | 12 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Queenstown | -45.0302° S | 168.6627° E | 328 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North East Valley | -45.85° S | 170.5333° E | 61 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Papatowai | -46.5607° S | 169.4707° E | 25 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alexandra | -45.2484° S | 169.3701° E | 152 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Kilda | -45.9019° S | 170.5018° E | 13 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cromwell | -45.0384° S | 169.2001° E | 212 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wanaka Airport IATA: WKA 13 km (8 mi) from Lake Hawea |
The exact GPS location of Lake Hawea gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Otago. 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 Otago 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 Lake Hawea are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lake Hawea 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
Lake Hawea sits within Otago, 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 Lake Hawea 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 Otago. › Browse every city in Otago
Coordinates for Lake Hawea 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 Lake Hawea are latitude -44.6084° and longitude 169.2601°. In directional format: 44.6084° S, 169.2601° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lake Hawea in Otago and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lake Hawea is a city in Otago, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Queenstown-Lakes District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lake Hawea sits at: Latitude 44° 36' 30" S and Longitude 169° 15' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lake Hawea has a population of approximately 2,190 people. This is roughly 0.886% of Otago's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Otago.
The interactive satellite map of Lake Hawea is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -44.6084, 169.2601 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lake Hawea in Otago. For broader context, explore the Otago state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lake Hawea is Wanaka Airport (WKA), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lake Hawea is approximately 171 km (106 mi) from Dunedin, the capital of Otago, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Otago.
Lake Hawea sits at an elevation of approximately 347 meters (1,139 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Otago.
The closest cities to Lake Hawea include Wanaka, Cardrona, Cromwell. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lake Hawea, sunrise is at 07:41 AM and sunset is at 05:54 PM, giving a day length of 10h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lake Hawea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lake Hawea is approximately 4,966 km (3,086 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,414 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lake Hawea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Camariñas, Spain, roughly 206 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.
Lake Hawea is approximately 581 km (361 mi) NE of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.