{"product_id":"lake-wanaka-hawea-medium","title":"Lake Wānaka and Hāwea, Otago, NZ | 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 one who swims off Roys Bay on a hot January afternoon. The fisher who trolls the Hāwea shoreline at first light. The one who always pulls over at The Neck, where the two lakes nearly touch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted wooden depth map captures Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea side by side, the two glacial lakes split by the narrow ridge at The Neck. Ruby Island off Roys Bay, Mou Waho and Mou Tapu out in the middle of Wānaka, and the deep troughs where both lakes drop well past 300 metres. Laser-cut from premium European Birch in our Auckland studio, and hand-painted layer by layer to reveal the lakebed beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, Otago\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — 45 × 60cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopography:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0m, −60m, −120m, −180m, −240m, −300m, −360m, −420m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepest points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Wānaka 311m, Lake Hāwea 384m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathymetry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earth Sciences NZ \/ NZ Oceanographic Institute charts 1975-76\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 appropriate bathymetric data source. 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 a home fishing spot, a favourite anchorage, or somewhere that simply means something to you? 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 product 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, harbour, surf break, 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, 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 — we may be able to create it. 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lake depths on this map come from Earth Sciences NZ, digitised from the New Zealand Oceanographic Institute lake charts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrwin, J., Main, W. de L., 1975: Lake Hawea, Provisional Bathymetry, 1:47 520. N.Z. Oceanogr. Inst. Chart, Lake Series.\u003cbr\u003e\nIrwin, J., Ridgway, N.M., 1976: Lake Wanaka, Bathymetry, 1:55 440. N.Z. Oceanogr. Inst. Chart, Lake Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth Sciences NZ makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of the data in this map. Any reliance on or other use of the data by a third party is entirely at the third party's own risk. Earth Sciences NZ accepts no liability for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, consequential or otherwise, arising from reliance on or use of the data.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tides Out Maps","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":68104287355029,"sku":null,"price":376.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Personalised (+$50)","offer_id":68104287387797,"sku":null,"price":407.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9958\/5429\/files\/Lake_Wanaka_and_Hawea.jpg?v=1793304784","url":"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/en-us\/products\/lake-wanaka-hawea-medium","provider":"Tide's Out Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}