Turn your favourite coastline into a one-of-a-kind memory piece.
Because some places mean more than a name on a map.
For many of our customers, Waiheke Island isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.
It’s where the family bach is tucked behind the trees.
It’s where Dad taught you to fish.
It’s where your ferry leaves you lighter every time.
And while our handcrafted Waiheke Island maps already showcase the island’s sweeping curves, coves, and depth lines, there’s something extra special about adding your own story to the sea.
That’s where our bespoke additions come in.
🎁 What Is a Bespoke Addition?
A bespoke addition is a personal touch added directly to your map design. It could be text, symbols, icons, or even a subtle design nod to your most treasured spot on the island.
Each one is:
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Carefully engraved into the map
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Fully customisable (you choose the words or placement)
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Reviewed by our team before cutting to ensure balance and clarity
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Available in multiple styles, from elegant script to minimalist sans-serif
💬 What Can You Add?
Here are just a few ideas from past customers to inspire your own:
✍️ Personal Messages
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“The bach at Sandy Bay – since 1992”
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“Where we said yes – Oneroa 2020”
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“Mum’s favourite place to watch the tide go out”
🛥️ Boat Names or Moorings
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“SV Manuka anchored here”
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GPS coordinates for a family fishing mark
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Ferry routes or a dashed line to your private beach
💒 Special Dates
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Wedding or anniversary dates
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Memorials for loved ones
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First Waiheke visit or a birthday weekend
📍 Icons or Symbols
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A heart for a proposal site
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A home symbol for the family bach
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A small anchor where the boat always rests
🖼️ View Waiheke map examples in our shop
🪵 Where It Appears on Your Map
We work with you to find the right placement—something that:
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Feels balanced with the natural lines of the map
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Enhances, not overwhelms the landscape
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Respects the existing coastline and contours
Want it tucked in the corner? Across the bay? Prominent or subtle?
We’ll help guide you through the options.
🛍️ How to Add One
Adding a bespoke addition is easy. Just:
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Choose your Waiheke Island map size and frame
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Select “Add a bespoke addition” on the product page
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Enter your custom text or notes at checkout (we’ll follow up with a proof)
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Approve the final design—and we’ll begin crafting your map
👉 Add your custom Waiheke addition here
❤️ Why It Matters
Anyone can hang a map.
But you get to hang the memory.
Whether it’s a gift, a farewell, or a tribute to the island you love most, your bespoke addition makes your map irreplaceably yours.
We’ve seen tears, laughter, and long silences when customers unwrap their finished piece—because that little engraving isn’t just detail. It’s meaning.
✨ Ready to Personalise Your Waiheke Map?
We’re here to help you tell your story—layered with depth, framed with care, and anchored to the place where it all happened.
📍 Start your custom map here
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