New Zealand, New Guinea and the Principal Pacific Islands - Published 1962 by National Geographic

Historical Pacific Wall Map | Oceania, Island Groups & Ocean Context | Wall Format (633 × 480 mm) | Premium Finishes

A beautifully composed mid-century map of the Pacific world, New Zealand, New Guinea & the Principal Pacific Islands captures the vast oceanic expanse and its scattered island nations with clarity and elegance. Published by National Geographic in April 1962, this work reflects a time when the Pacific was being understood as both a geographic and cultural network.

From the shores of Australia to the far-reaching islands of Oceania, it presents a sweeping view of a region defined by distance, diversity, and connection.

Why This Map Stands Out

A classic Pacific perspective
Captures the scale and complexity of the world’s largest ocean.

Mid-century National Geographic style
Clean cartography with balanced colour and clarity.

Regional and oceanic context combined
Shows both island groups and bordering continental coastlines.

Inset-rich detail
Highlights key island groups for closer inspection.

A refined historical wall map
Ideal for collectors and Pacific enthusiasts.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• The broader Pacific region, including:
  • New Zealand
  • New Guinea
  • Major island groups across Oceania
• The surrounding continental coastlines bordering the Pacific Ocean
• Key island chains and archipelagos
• Inset maps providing detailed views of larger island groups
• A regional framework linking ocean, islands, and continents

📐 Size & Format

633 mm (W) × 480 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A compact, display-friendly format ideal for:

• Home offices and studies
• Libraries and map collections
• Coastal and travel-inspired interiors
• Educational settings focused on geography

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps
• Enthusiasts of Pacific geography and exploration
• Students and educators of Oceania and oceanic systems
• Interiors seeking a coastal or travel-inspired display piece
• Gift buyers looking for a timeless and elegant map

🌊 The World’s Largest Ocean, Mapped

The Pacific is a region of connection:

• Vast distances linking scattered island cultures
• Coastlines that frame the ocean’s immense scale
• Island groups rich in diversity and identity
• A space where geography and exploration meet

This map captures that breadth—offering a clear and compelling view of a region where land is rare, and the ocean defines everything.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve original colour and detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Explore the Pacific in classic detail—
a map that brings Oceania and its vast ocean into elegant focus.

👉 Order now and add a timeless Pacific perspective to your wall.