Abel Tasman: NZ Topographic Map featuring Great Walk regions like Fiordland, Tongariro, and Abel Tasman, handcrafted by Tides Out Maps

NZ Topo Maps That Celebrate the Great Walks

NZ Topo Maps That Celebrate the Great Walks

🗺️ Walk It, Map It, Remember It

New Zealand’s Great Walks offer more than just epic scenery—they’re milestones in memory-making. Whether it’s misty Fiordland valleys, golden coastal tracks, or volcanic ridgelines, each walk is a journey worth remembering.

At Tides Out Maps, we turn those journeys into handcrafted NZ Topographic Maps—designed to celebrate the terrain you crossed and the connection you felt while walking it. Whether you're a seasoned tramper or planning your first DOC adventure, these maps are your way to keep the spirit of the Great Walks alive at home.

🥾 Why Topo Maps for Great Walks?

Topographic maps aren’t just for navigation—they’re for nostalgia.

Our NZ Topo collection captures:

  • Terrain detail – Elevation lines, ridges, valleys, and lakes

  • Regional identity – Coastal contours, alpine passes, and forest coverage

  • Emotional connection – Every hill you climbed, view you paused at, and hut you reached

Hung on your wall, a topo map becomes more than decor. It becomes your story in lines and layers.

🔍 Our Favourite Topo Maps for Walkers

Here are some of our most-loved topographic maps and how they tie into New Zealand’s iconic Great Walks:

🧭 Fiordland National Park: Milford & Routeburn Track

Towering peaks, glacial valleys, and deep blue lakes—Fiordland’s terrain is dramatic and humbling. Our Fiordland Topo Map highlights:

  • The undulating ridge of the Kepler Track

  • The plunging valleys of the Milford

  • The alpine traverses of the Routeburn

🛒 Great for: Framed centrepieces, anniversary gifts, or walking group keepsakes
🔗 Shop the NZ Topo XL Map →

🏝️ Abel Tasman National Park: Abel Tasman Coast Track

Our northern South Island Topo Maps feature the lush coastline and curving bays of Abel Tasman. With its mix of bush, beach, and breeze, this is a favourite for:

  • Summer walkers

  • Family hikers

  • Kayak-and-camp adventurers

🛒 Perfect as a bach gift, guest room art, or trip memory for the kids

🌋 Central Plateau: Tongariro Northern Circuit

One of NZ’s most iconic tracks, the Tongariro Northern Circuit, takes you through volcanic terrain, alpine lakes, and lunar-like ridges. Our central North Island Topo Map shows:

  • Mount Tongariro and Ngauruhoe

  • The full Alpine Crossing route

  • Surrounding bush, valleys, and rivers

🛒 Great for geology fans, landscape photographers, and North Island locals

🌿 Te Urewera & Te Araroa Walk (Newest Great Walk)

Celebrate the newest Great Walk with a custom-marked map of Te Araroa. We walked the route ourselves and turned it into a lasting keepsake.

🔗 Read our Te Araroa story →

🛒 Choose from the NZ Topo XL or commission a bespoke crop of just the Te Urewera region

✍️ Personalise Your Map

You can make any topo map your own:

  • Mark the trail you walked

  • Add your names or tramping group

  • Engrave a date, quote, or hut location

  • Even combine regions to show multiple tracks

🔗 Add a Bespoke Addition →

🎁 A Perfect Gift for Hikers & Trampers

Whether for:

  • A partner you walked with

  • A friend who finished the circuit

  • A retirement or wedding gift for adventure lovers

Our maps are:

  • Lightweight for shipping

  • Crafted in NZ

  • A lasting, meaningful memory

🛒 Browse the Full Collection

👉 Explore All Tides Out Maps
👉 See the NZ Topo XL Map in Detail

🌐 Final Thoughts

The Great Walks are fleeting moments on the trail—but their impact lasts a lifetime. With a handcrafted topo map, you can turn the highs, ridges, and routes of your journey into a story you see every day.

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