New Zealand North Island Hema Map 8th Edition

Size: 1000 mm (H) × 700 mm (W) | Scale: 1:1,000,000 | Available in Paper or Laminated Format

🌿 Discover the Spirit of Te Ika-a-Māui — The North Island of Aotearoa

From the geothermal heartlands of Rotorua to the rugged coastlines of Taranaki, from the vineyard-cloaked hills of Hawke’s Bay to the cultural pulse of Wellington — the Hema North Island New Zealand Touring Map is your trusted companion for exploring the rich landscapes, heritage, and soul of Aotearoa's North Island.

Created with the meticulous cartographic care Hema Maps is famous for, this map isn’t just for finding your way — it’s for immersing yourself in a land of legend, wonder, and discovery.

🌟 Why This Map Stands Out

🧭 Designed for Explorers

• Scale of 1:1,000,000 offers the perfect balance of detail and regional coverage

• Ideal for cross-island road trips, outdoor adventures, or cultural explorations

• Clearly marked tourist routes, national parks, scenic lookouts, and travel facilities

🗺️ Beautifully Detailed & Field-Tested

• Produced by Hema’s field teams to ensure real-world accuracy

• Displays major highways, backroads, minor tracks, and ferry routes

• Includes drive times and distance grids to plan your trip with precision

🏞️ Adventure-Ready Outdoor Detail

• Highlights walking trails, volcanoes, lakes, beaches, and forest parks

• Shows popular destinations like Tongariro National Park, Te Urewera, Egmont National Park, and more

• Perfect for hikers, cyclists, freedom campers, and wilderness lovers

🏙️ Inset City & Regional Maps
Find your way with ease in towns and cities including:

• Auckland & Suburbs

• Wellington & Suburbs

• Hamilton, Rotorua, Gisborne, Tauranga, Napier

• Queenstown, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Kerikeri, Whangarei and more

📌 Cultural and Historical Insight

• Includes Māori place names, iwi territories, and sites of cultural significance

• Helps you connect with Aotearoa’s deep roots and indigenous stories

📐 Product Specifications

🎒 Who Is This Map For?

✅ Travellers & Road-Trippers – Discover the North Island’s best routes and roadside gems
✅ Backpackers & Van Lifers – Campgrounds, tracks, and natural beauty at your fingertips
✅ Teachers & Educators – A stunning reference for geography and environmental studies
✅ Tourism Planners – Essential tool for crafting memorable itineraries
✅ Kiwi Locals & Overseas Visitors – Ideal for anyone wanting to uncover New Zealand’s vibrant North Island

🪵 Optional Laminated Version

For those seeking extra durability, especially for fieldwork, touring, or regular handling, select the laminated version. This edition is fully encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate, making it:

• 💧 Water-resistant

• ✍️ Writable with whiteboard markers

• 🧼 Wipeable and reusable

• 💪 Tear-resistant

🌄 Travel the Land of Legends

Whether you’re tracing the volcanic backbone of the Central Plateau, following the surf from Gisborne to Taranaki, or uncovering Māori heritage in ancient pā sites and sacred springs — this map brings your North Island journey to life.

Let it guide you not just from A to B, but from story to story, from coast to crater, from city to silence.

🛒 Ready to explore? Choose your format above — paper or laminated — and begin your journey across Te Ika-a-Māui with Hema Maps by your side.