Whanganui Elevation Data & Contour Lines
Manawatū-Whanganui • City
Elevation Range
0m - 180m
River city on the banks of the Whanganui River. The river valley terrain and surrounding hills provide excellent examples of water-carved topography for mapping.
Coordinates
-39.9299°, 175.0483°
Elevation Gain
180m
Population
43,000
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 Whanganui
Our elevation tools provide professional-grade topographic data for Whanganui 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 Whanganui
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.