Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, NZ | Medium

For the surfer who knows Piha before the crowds arrive. The tramper who has walked out to Whatipu under the cliffs. The West Aucklander who carries the bush and black sand in their bones.

The Waitākeres in full relief - eleven layers of bush-clad hills climbing from the coast to the summit ridges, the wild west coast from Te Henga down past Piha and Karekare to Whatipu, and the Manukau Harbour entrance sweeping through beneath it all. Laser-cut from premium European Birch in our Auckland studio, and hand-painted layer by layer.

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.

Product details

Area: Waitākere Ranges, West Auckland
Size: Medium - 60 × 60cm
Total layers: 17
Topography: 440m, 400m, 360m, 320m, 280m, 240m, 200m, 160m, 120m, 80m, 40m, 0m, -2m, -10m, -20m, -30m, -60m
Materials: Birch Plywood, MDF, water-based paint, timber oil
Frame: Built into the map - comes strung and ready to hang

Handcrafted to order

Your map is made in our Auckland studio once you place your order - we don't keep stock on the shelf. Allow 2 weeks from your order date, and we'll keep you updated as yours is made.

Our current capacity is up to 15 maps per week - if you're ordering for a gifting deadline, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Personalise it (+$50)

Want to mark a home fishing spot, a favourite anchorage, or somewhere that means something? Select "Personalised" above and leave a note at checkout telling us where to mark. We'll take care of the rest.

Learn more about personalisations →

Common questions

What if I'm not happy with my map?
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 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.

Can I personalise it?
Yes - select "Personalised (+$50)" above and leave a note at checkout telling us what to mark. A bay, harbour, surf break, or anywhere that matters. We'll take care of the rest. See examples →

Will it survive shipping?
Yes - every map is packed carefully in our studio and shipped in protective packaging. Free shipping to NZ & Australia; if anything arrives damaged in transit we'll replace it free.

What if my area isn't on the map?
Get in touch - we may be able to create it. Email us or fill in our enquiry form with your request and we'll let you know what's possible.