Lake Taupo, Waikato, NZ | Mini

For the one who has crossed the lake with the mountains out. The trout fisher who knows the western bays. The family who stops at the lookout every single summer.

The great lake in miniature - the caldera's deep heart, the sheltered western bays, and the shoreline from Taupo town around to Turangi, all cut layer by layer. Laser-cut from premium European Birch in our Auckland studio, and hand-painted layer by layer.

The Mini range

Part of Collect Your Coastline - our new mini range. The same maps we build at full size, scaled down to 22cm square so your favourite stretch of water fits on a shelf. Start with the place that matters most, and collect from there.

Product details

Area: Lake Taupo
Size: Mini - 22 × 22cm
Total layers: 4
Topography: 0m, -30m, -50m, -100m
Materials: Birch Plywood, MDF, water-based paint, timber oil
Frame: Built into the map - at home on a shelf or the wall

How they're made

It starts with the ocean itself - bathymetric data recording the actual depth of the floor, contour by contour. The wood is laser-cut to those exact contours, painted in graduated tones from shallow turquoise to deep blue, and assembled entirely by hand by our team in Auckland. Every map is made this way - slowly, carefully, until the seafloor comes to life.

Made to order

Your mini is made in our Auckland studio once you place your order. Allow up to 2 weeks from your order date, plus shipping. Ordering for a gifting deadline? Let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Common questions

Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes - we 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.

How long will it take to make?
Every mini is made to order in our Auckland studio. Allow up to 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.

Will it survive shipping?
Yes - every map is packed carefully in our studio and shipped in protective packaging. If anything arrives less than perfect, let us know and we'll make it right.

What if my favourite place isn't in the range?
The Mini range is growing - get in touch and tell us which coastline you'd like to see next. For a map of your exact spot at full size, take a look at our custom designs.