Workshop Sale - Lake Rotoiti - Large

Workshop Clearout

This is a real handcrafted map from our workshop, a market sample, showcase piece, or one-off that never made it out the door. We're moving workshops and don't have room to take it with us.

Same craftsmanship as every Tides Out map. Once it's gone, it's gone.

This map was crafted early 2026 and has been to a handful of shows.

* 1 Available *

This handcrafted wooden depth map captures Lake Rotoiti — the long east-west lake stretching from Mourea through to Tāpuaeharuru Bay, the deep central basin dropping past 80 metres, and the sheltered northern arms ringed by bush. Laser-cut from premium European Birch in our Auckland studio, and hand-painted layer by layer to reveal the lakebed beneath.

Product details

Area: Lake Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty
Size: Large — 60 × 80cm
Total layers: 8
Topography: 0m, −8m, −20m, −32m, −44m, −56m, −66m, −80m
Materials: European Birch Plywood, MDF, water-based paint, timber oil
Frame: Built into the map — comes strung and ready to hang

How they're made

Each 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.

Every map is made this way — slowly, carefully, until the seafloor comes to life.

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 12 months — 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 10–14 days 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. If you're giving one as a gift, a personalised marker can make it feel extra special. See examples →

Will it be safe to ship?
Yes — 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.

Do you ship overseas?
Yes — 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.

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.