The following tables provide examples of the transformation of points between the various vertical datums used within New Zealand. These can be used to verify that a coordinate transformation has been performed correctly.
Coordinate systems used in New Zealand
Converting data between vertical datums our online coordinate converter or the vertical datum conversion form.
Vertical datum conversion form
Read about vertical datum transformations
New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 to New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016
These points provide examples of coordinate transformations between New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000) and New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016.
New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000
New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016
NZGD2000 to NZVD2016
| Latitude | Longitude | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZGD2000 | 41° 10' 48.510" S | 175° 39' 07.791" E | 590.79m |
| NZVD2016 | 574.41m | ||
| NZGD2000 | 39° 25' 36.554" S | 175° 41' 10.263" E | 912.62m |
| NZVD2016 | 890.47m |
Local vertical datum to New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016
These points provide examples of coordinate transformations between the local vertical datums (LVDs) and New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016 (NZVD2016).
New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016
| Latitude | Longitude | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington 1953 | 40° 20' 10.896" S | 175° 50' 19.408" E | 73.88m |
| NZVD2016 | 73.43m | ||
| Nelson 1955 | 41° 33' 04.243" S | 173° 34' 26.661" E | 139.86m |
| NZVD2016 | 139.52m |
Local MSL to NZGD2000
These points provide examples of coordinate transformations between the local vertical datums (LVDs) and New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000).
New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000
| Latitude | Longitude | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington 1953 | 40° 20' 10.896" S | 175° 50' 19.408" E | 73.88m |
| NZGD2000 | 88.45m | ||
| Nelson 1955 | 41° 33' 04.243" S | 173° 34' 26.661" E | 139.86m |
| NZGD2000 | 154.75m |
Local MSL A to Local MSL B
These points provide examples of coordinate transformations between local vertical datums (LVDs).
| Latitude | Longitude | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington 1953 | 40° 20' 10.896" S | 175° 50' 19.408" E | 73.88m |
| Moturiki 1953 | 73.70m | ||
| Nelson 1955 | 41° 33' 04.243" S | 173° 34' 26.661" E | 139.86m |
| Lyttelton 1937 | 139.88m |