{"product_id":"waitakere-ranges-medium","title":"Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, 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 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow they're made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waitākere Ranges, West Auckland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium - 60 × 60cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopography:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440m, 400m, 360m, 320m, 280m, 240m, 200m, 160m, 120m, 80m, 40m, 0m, -2m, -10m, -20m, -30m, -60m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birch Plywood, MDF, water-based paint, timber 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\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 means something? 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\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. We'll take care of the rest. \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 survive shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes - every map is packed carefully in our studio and shipped in protective packaging. Free shipping to NZ \u0026amp; Australia; if anything arrives damaged in transit we'll replace it free.\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tide's Out Maps","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":47976294154389,"sku":null,"price":517.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Personalised (+$50)","offer_id":47976294219925,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9958\/5429\/files\/waitakere-ranges-angled-square.jpg?v=1789081424","url":"https:\/\/tidesoutmaps.co.nz\/en-us\/products\/waitakere-ranges-medium","provider":"Tide's Out Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}