Tauranga Elevation Data & Contour Lines
Bay of Plenty • City
Elevation Range
0m - 232m
Mount Maunganui
Coastal city in the Bay of Plenty, dominated by the iconic Mount Maunganui. The mix of coastal plains and volcanic peaks provides diverse topographic features for mapping.
Coordinates
-37.6878°, 176.1651°
Elevation Gain
232m
Population
158,000
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 Tauranga
Our elevation tools provide professional-grade topographic data for Tauranga 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 Tauranga
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.