Highest Elevation in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by highest elevation

Best New Zealand Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Highest Wages

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership

Demographics & Education

Youngest Cities Oldest Cities

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

All Countries · New Zealand

Highest Elevation — New Zealand

1 Taupo G1 1,329 ft

2 Tokoroa G1 1,135 ft

3 Queenstown F7 1,076 ft

4 Wanaka F7 1,066 ft

5 Stratford F9 1,033 ft

6 Ngongotaha E8 958 ft

7 Rotorua E8 942 ft

8 Cromwell F7 696 ft

9 Dannevirke F3 696 ft

10 Newlands G2 627 ft

11 Karori G2 604 ft

12 Titirangi E7 531 ft

13 Marton F3 502 ft

14 Khandallah G2 502 ft

15 Alexandra F7 499 ft

16 Johnsonville G2 495 ft

17 Solway G2 427 ft

18 Churton Park G2 394 ft

19 Pukekohe East E7 377 ft

20 Petone G2 374 ft

21 Allenton E9 361 ft

22 Hawera F9 361 ft

23 Ashburton E9 348 ft

24 Masterton G2 338 ft

25 Ngaio G2 331 ft

26 Mount Eden E7 328 ft

27 Homedale G2 308 ft

28 Tikipunga F6 308 ft

29 Wainuiomata G2 305 ft

30 Epuni G2 299 ft

31 Remuera E7 289 ft

32 Carterton G2 276 ft

33 Epsom E7 259 ft

34 Paraparaumu G2 253 ft

35 Birkenhead E7 249 ft

36 Hillsborough E7 246 ft

37 Gore F8 246 ft

38 Vogeltown F9 243 ft

39 East Gore F8 240 ft

40 Kerikeri F6 240 ft

41 Kumeu E7 226 ft

42 Cambridge G1 220 ft

43 Matamata G1 220 ft

44 New Plymouth F9 210 ft

45 Royal Oak E7 210 ft

46 Dairy Flat E7 207 ft

47 North East Valley F7 200 ft

48 Upper Hutt G2 197 ft

49 Rolleston E9 197 ft

50 Onehunga E7 194 ft

51 Porirua G2 190 ft

52 Orewa E7 187 ft

53 Unsworth Heights E7 187 ft

54 Cannons Creek G2 187 ft

55 Glendene E7 184 ft

56 Lynfield E7 180 ft

57 Kelvin Grove F3 180 ft

58 Birkdale E7 177 ft

59 Albany E7 174 ft

60 Grey Lynn E7 174 ft

61 Otumoetai E8 174 ft

62 Howick E7 171 ft

63 Stokes Valley G2 171 ft

64 Waikowhai G3 167 ft

65 Prebbleton E9 164 ft

66 Te Awamutu G1 164 ft

67 Hillcrest E7 164 ft

68 Whitby G2 161 ft

69 Balmoral E7 161 ft

70 Owairaka E7 157 ft

71 West Harbour E7 157 ft

72 Frankton Junction G1 157 ft

73 Blockhouse Bay E7 154 ft

74 Greenhithe E7 154 ft

75 New Windsor E7 154 ft

76 Massey East E7 151 ft

77 Botany Downs E7 151 ft

78 Kawerau E8 151 ft

79 Oteha Valley E7 148 ft

80 Te Atatu South E7 144 ft

81 Morrinsville G1 144 ft

82 Auckland E7 141 ft

83 Manukau City E7 141 ft

84 Hamilton East G1 141 ft

85 Forrest Hill E7 141 ft

86 Parnell E7 141 ft

87 Mount Cook G2 141 ft

88 Green Bay E7 138 ft

89 Massey E7 135 ft

90 Avondale E7 135 ft

91 Saint Johns E7 131 ft

92 Sandringham E7 131 ft

93 Terrace End F3 131 ft

94 Western Heights E7 128 ft

95 Hamilton G1 128 ft

96 Claudelands G1 128 ft

97 Levin F3 125 ft

98 Raumanga F6 125 ft

99 Manurewa E7 125 ft

100 Onerahi F6 125 ft

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by highest elevation in New Zealand.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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