Mercury Bay, Coromandel, NZ | XL

For the one who learned to swim at Cooks Beach. The boatie who anchors behind Great Mercury when the easterly builds. The one who knows Whitianga summers by heart.

Mercury Bay and its hinterland in fourteen layers - the ranges rising behind Whitianga, the coast from Cathedral Cove south to Hot Water Beach, and the seafloor stepping out past the Mercury Islands into deep open water. 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: Mercury Bay, Coromandel Peninsula
Size: XL - 80 × 80cm
Total layers: 14
Topography: 280m, 240m, 200m, 160m, 120m, 80m, 40m, 0m, -10m, -20m, -30m, -50m, -100m, -200m
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.