{"product_id":"efate-vanuatu-medium","title":"Efate, Vanuatu | Medium","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the ni-Vanuatu family living abroad. The Kiwi who spent a year working in Port Vila. The diver, the sailor, the one who still talks about the water at Hideaway Island.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted wooden depth map captures Efate, the heart of Vanuatu: Port Vila and Mele Bay in the southwest, Havannah Harbour tucked in behind the northern islands, and the reef shelf dropping away to 1000 metres all around. Land elevation and ocean depth in one piece. Laser-cut from premium European Birch in our Auckland studio, and hand-painted layer by layer by Matt, Kate and our small team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePiece details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Efate, Vanuatu (including Port Vila and the northern offshore islands)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, 60 × 60cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopography:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400m, 300m, 200m, 100m, 0m, −20m, −100m, −250m, −500m, −1000m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e European Birch Plywood, water-based paint, tung oil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built into the map, comes strung and ready to hang\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow they're made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach map starts by sourcing the right bathymetric data. We spend hours in design making sure the contours appear smooth yet accurate, and the whole map feels balanced. From there, we paint and laser-cut sheets of wood to bring the underwater landscape to life. Every piece is assembled by hand by our team in our Auckland studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery map is made this way: slowly, carefully, until the seafloor comes to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour map is made in our Auckland studio once you place your order. We don't keep stock on the shelf. Allow \u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from your order date, and we'll keep you updated as yours is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current capacity is \u003cstrong\u003eup to 15 maps per week\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're ordering for a gifting deadline, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonalise it (+$50)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to mark your family's village, a favourite dive spot, or the bay where you got married? Select \"Personalised\" above and leave a note at checkout telling us where to mark. We'll take care of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: some of our photos show personalised engravings. Your map will arrive unmarked unless you request a personalisation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/pages\/bespoke-additions\"\u003eLearn more about personalisations →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat if I'm not happy with my map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe offer a full guarantee on craftsmanship. If you're not happy when your map arrives, or any time in the next 3 years, let us know and we'll make it right. Our small team takes real pride in the build quality of everything we send out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eHow long will it take to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery map is made to order in our Auckland studio. Allow 2 weeks from your order date, plus shipping. If you need it by a specific date, get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCan I personalise it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Select \"Personalised (+$50)\" above and leave a note at checkout telling us what to mark. A bay, a village, a dive site, or anywhere that matters. If you're giving one as a gift, a personalised marker can make it feel extra special. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/pages\/bespoke-additions\"\u003eSee examples →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWill it be safe to ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. We take extra care with our packaging to make sure your map arrives in perfect condition (in the rare case something goes wrong in transit, we'll replace it at no extra cost). We use NZ Post's courier service for everything within NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDo you ship overseas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. We offer free shipping within NZ and Australia. If you're further afield, including Vanuatu, send us a message and we'll let you know the shipping cost to your country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat if my area isn't on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGet in touch and we may be able to create it, including other islands of Vanuatu. Email us or fill in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/pages\/contact\"\u003eenquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e with your request and we'll let you know what's possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tides Out Maps","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":68127431262357,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Personalised (+$50)","offer_id":68127431295125,"sku":null,"price":531.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9958\/5429\/files\/Vanuatu-3.jpg?v=1793578307","url":"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/en-au\/products\/efate-vanuatu-medium","provider":"Tide's Out Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}