Size: 597 mm (W) x 768 mm (H)
Scale: 1:2,300,000
Made in Australia
🌏 A Timeless Celebration of New Zealand
Few places on Earth combine raw natural beauty and cultural depth like New Zealand. Known to its first settlers as Aotearoa — the Land of the Long White Cloud, this island nation is a mosaic of glacial peaks, volcanic plateaus, ancient forests, and sweeping coastlines.
This Executive Antique-Style Wall Map from National Geographic captures that grandeur with extraordinary clarity. Its warm vintage tones and subtle shaded relief give it a timeless elegance, while still providing the precision and detail for which National Geographic is world-renowned.
The map portrays:
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North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui): with Auckland, Wellington, Lake Taupō, Rotorua, and volcanic highlands.
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South Island (Te Waipounamu): dominated by the Southern Alps, crowned by Aoraki (Mount Cook), and home to Fiordland’s dramatic valleys and sounds.
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Bicultural cartography: English and Māori names side by side, reflecting the nation’s heritage.
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Transport networks: highways, passenger railways, and airports for modern navigation.
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Protected treasures: National Parks, reserves, and conservation areas highlighted across both islands.
It is not just a reference — it is a piece of cultural storytelling and an artwork for your wall.
🖼 Available Formats Explained
To meet different needs, this map is available in five premium formats. Each format transforms the cartography into a unique experience — from practical tools to luxury décor.
📜 Paper Edition (160 gsm Premium Paper)
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Printed on 160 gsm heavyweight paper for a crisp, archival-quality finish.
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Perfect for custom framing, letting you choose your own style of display.
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Smooth finish enhances cartographic precision and colour accuracy.
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Lightweight and cost-effective without compromising on quality.
Best for: Collectors, framers, personal study spaces, or affordable gifts.
✨ Laminated Edition (80 Micron Gloss Encapsulation)
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Sealed using true encapsulation between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets.
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Interactive and reusable: draw with whiteboard markers, apply map dots, wipe clean.
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Resistant to tears, stains, and moisture, making it ideal for heavy use.
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Professional gloss finish enhances both durability and readability.
Best for: Classrooms, offices, travel planners, or high-traffic environments.
🖌 Canvas Edition (395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas)
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Crafted on museum-grade 395 gsm matte canvas with archival pigment inks.
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Texture transforms the map into a fine-art piece rather than just a print.
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Pigment inks are fade-resistant, ensuring decades of vivid colour.
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Adds warmth and sophistication to any setting.
Best for: Interior décor, collectors, and those wanting a gallery-quality statement map.
🪵 Laminated with Hang Rails (Natural Timber)
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Combines the durability of lamination with timber presentation rails.
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Professionally mounted with solid wooden rollers at top and bottom.
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Includes a sturdy hanging cord — ready to hang, no extra framing needed.
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Natural lacquer finish on rails complements any interior style.
Best for: Offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, or anywhere a ready-to-use map is essential.
🪵 Canvas with Hang Rails (Natural Timber)
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The definitive edition — museum-quality canvas mounted with handcrafted timber rails.
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Professionally assembled by our framers with lacquered natural wood rails.
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Hanging cord included — simply unroll and hang.
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Luxurious, tactile, and enduring — a map that doubles as heritage décor.
Best for: Executive offices, premium gifts, interior designers, or feature wall displays.
📦 Delivery Notes
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Paper & Laminated Editions: Shipped promptly, rolled in robust protective tubes.
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Canvas & Hang Rail Editions: Hand-assembled by our professional framers. Please allow 10 working days for delivery.
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Detail |
Size |
597 mm (W) x 768 mm (H) |
Scale |
1:2,300,000 |
Publisher |
National Geographic |
Style |
Executive Antique with shaded relief |
Made in |
Australia |
🔍 Format Comparison
Format |
Durability |
Look & Feel |
Ideal Use |
Paper |
Moderate |
Smooth, classic print |
Framing, personal use |
Laminated |
High |
Gloss finish, wipe-clean |
Schools, offices, planning |
Canvas |
Very High |
Textured, fine-art aesthetic |
Décor, collectors |
Laminated + Rails |
High |
Gloss with timber rails |
Ready-to-hang, professional |
Canvas + Rails |
Ultimate |
Fine-art canvas + timber rails |
Premium décor, gifts |
🎯 Why This Map?
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National Geographic pedigree: Trusted cartography with heritage stretching back to 1915.
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Decorative & functional: A balance of elegance and practical reference.
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A story on your wall: Every mountain, bay, and Māori name adds to the narrative of Aotearoa.
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Customisable formats: From affordable paper prints to heirloom-quality canvas with timber rails.
📌 This is more than a map. It’s a tribute to New Zealand’s landscapes, history, and cultural richness — a piece that will inform, inspire, and delight every time you look at it.