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Meet the Makers: Why We Love Mapping New Zealand
Meet the team behind Tides Out Maps and discover why we’re passionate about turning New Zealand’s coastlines into handcrafted works of art. Every map we make tells a personal story...
Meet the Makers: Why We Love Mapping New Zealand
Meet the team behind Tides Out Maps and discover why we’re passionate about turning New Zealand’s coastlines into handcrafted works of art. Every map we make tells a personal story...

Sustainable Materials in Our Wall Art: What You...
At Tides Out Maps, sustainability is more than a buzzword — it's our blueprint. Discover how we choose eco-conscious materials and handcraft ocean maps that honour the coastlines of Aotearoa.
Sustainable Materials in Our Wall Art: What You...
At Tides Out Maps, sustainability is more than a buzzword — it's our blueprint. Discover how we choose eco-conscious materials and handcraft ocean maps that honour the coastlines of Aotearoa.

Studio Tour: The Craft Behind Tides Out Maps
Step inside the Tides Out Maps studio and discover how science, woodwork, and storytelling come together. See how each handcrafted ocean map is made from start to finish.
Studio Tour: The Craft Behind Tides Out Maps
Step inside the Tides Out Maps studio and discover how science, woodwork, and storytelling come together. See how each handcrafted ocean map is made from start to finish.

From Data to Design: Building a Custom Depth Map
From sonar charts to sculpted wood layers, discover how Tides Out Maps transforms raw ocean data into personalised depth maps made just for you. Your story, carved in timber.
From Data to Design: Building a Custom Depth Map
From sonar charts to sculpted wood layers, discover how Tides Out Maps transforms raw ocean data into personalised depth maps made just for you. Your story, carved in timber.

What Is Bathymetry and Why It Matters in Art
Bathymetry is the science behind our art. Learn how underwater mapping shapes every handcrafted Tides Out Map, turning data into beautiful, meaningful decor.
What Is Bathymetry and Why It Matters in Art
Bathymetry is the science behind our art. Learn how underwater mapping shapes every handcrafted Tides Out Map, turning data into beautiful, meaningful decor.

How We Turn NZ Coastlines into Handcrafted Ocea...
Discover the art and craft behind our ocean maps. From bathymetric data to laser-cut wood layers, learn how we transform New Zealand’s coastlines into personalised, handcrafted wall art that tells...
How We Turn NZ Coastlines into Handcrafted Ocea...
Discover the art and craft behind our ocean maps. From bathymetric data to laser-cut wood layers, learn how we transform New Zealand’s coastlines into personalised, handcrafted wall art that tells...