Cape York Hema 1000 x 1430mm Supermap Paper Wall Map

Cape York — Hema Supermap (Paper Wall Map)

1000 × 1430 mm • Flat Paper Map • FSC 170 gsm • HP Archival Pigment Inks (Fade-Resistant)

Featuring one of Australia’s most iconic 4WD journeys—the Old Telegraph Track (OTT)—the Cape York Regional Supermap by Hema is built for explorers who want reliable detail at a glance. With a precise GPS grid & positions, a dedicated OTT inset, and clear wayfinding layers, it’s the perfect planning and display map for trips to the Tip.

🗝️ Key Features

• GPS grid & positions for confident nav prep and waypoint planning

• Old Telegraph Track inset highlighting creek crossings and the classic OTT route

• Camping areas marked to plan overnight stops and staging points

• National Parks & reserves shown for access, permits, and conservation awareness

• New digital cartography for crisp, modern readability on large walls

📍 Coverage & Context

• Cape York Peninsula from the Gulf to the Coral Sea, with key access routes to Bamaga/Seisia, Pajinka (the Tip), Weipa, Lockhart River, Cooktown, and more

• Major 4WD corridors, service towns, and remote stretches called out for trip planning

• Context for roadhouse locations and track junctions to help stage fuel/food stops

🧭 What’s Shown (At a Glance)

• Road & track hierarchy: Main roads, secondary roads, 4WD tracks (clear symbology)

• Navigation aids: GPS grid/positions, place names, distances (where provided)

• Land & water: National Parks, reserves, notable rivers/creeks, coastal features

• Trip essentials: Camping areas + Old Telegraph Track inset for route overview

🧩 How to Use It

• Route sketching: Draft day-by-day legs using the OTT inset, then transfer to GPS

• Waypoint planning: Use the grid to note key crossings, camps, fuel, and detours

• Wall reference: Keep it visible in the shed, classroom, or trip room for team briefings

ℹ️ Travel note: Access and conditions in Cape York are seasonal and can change suddenly (wet season, creek levels, closures). Always check current local advice and road reports before you go.

🎨 Materials & Print Quality

• Paper: Printed on FSC-certified 170 gsm matte-coated paper—smooth, glare-free, and ideal for framing under glass while preserving fine linework and subtle colour gradients.

• Inks: Hewlett-Packard archival pigment-based inks deliver crisp detail and fade-resistant colour designed to last for years.

Prefer a wipe-clean or ready-to-hang finish? Ask about Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails versions in the same coverage and style.

📐 Size & Scale

• Map size: 1000 × 1430 mm (portrait, Supermap)

• Custom fit: Need 1000 × 1400 mm to suit an existing frame? We can accommodate on request.

🧼 Care & Framing Tips (Paper)

• Use non-reflective (museum) glass to maintain the matte, low-glare look

• Choose a slim, neutral frame to keep attention on the cartography

• If matting, cut the window 2–3 mm undersize for a snug, professional fit

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• 4WD & overlanding crews planning an OTT run

• Tour operators & visitor centres needing a clear wall reference

• Schools & libraries teaching Australian geography and land management

• Home & office décor for travellers and map lovers

🛒 Bring Cape York into focus—order the Hema Supermap (Paper) today, printed on FSC 170 gsm paper with HP archival pigments for crisp, long-lasting, fade-resistant colour.