Palmerston North Elevation Data & Contour Lines
Manawatū-Whanganui • City
Elevation Range
20m - 360m
Tararua Ranges nearby
Central North Island city surrounded by rich farmland and the Tararua Ranges. The transition from plains to mountains offers diverse terrain for agricultural and recreational mapping.
Coordinates
-40.3523°, 175.6112°
Elevation Gain
340m
Population
90,000
Data Resolution
1m LiDAR
Download Topographic Data
- Contour Lines: GeoJSON, DXF, KML, Shapefile formats
- 3D Models: STL and OBJ for 3D printing
- Map Outputs: PDF, SVG for printing and design
- Data Source: High-resolution 1m LiDAR from LINZ
Create Elevation Profiles
- Hiking Routes: Plan trails with accurate elevation gain
- Cycling Routes: Analyze climbs and descents
- Urban Planning: Cross-section analysis for development
- Interactive Charts: Hover to see exact elevations
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About Elevation Data for Palmerston North
Our elevation tools provide professional-grade topographic data for Palmerston North using high-resolution 1-meter LiDAR data sourced from LINZ (Land Information New Zealand). This data is ideal for:
- GIS Professionals: Import contour lines directly into ArcGIS, QGIS, or other GIS software
- Engineers & Surveyors: Accurate elevation data for design and planning
- Outdoor Enthusiasts: Plan hiking, biking, and running routes with precise elevation profiles
- Developers: Site analysis and terrain modeling for construction projects
- Educators: Teaching geography, geology, and environmental science
- 3D Printing: Create physical terrain models of Palmerston North
All data is free to use under Creative Commons licensing (CC BY 4.0) from LINZ. Our tools make it easy to extract exactly the area and format you need.