New Zealand North Island Hema Map 8th Edition

A beautifully designed, all-in-one travel companion for navigating Aotearoa’s rich culture, scenic drives, and diverse landscapes

The Hema North Island New Zealand Map (8th Edition) is your essential guide to discovering the many wonders of Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island of New Zealand. From the bustling harbours of Auckland to the geothermal marvels of Rotorua, the dramatic volcanic plateau of Tongariro to the rolling farmlands of Hawke’s Bay — this map is the ideal travel tool for road-trippers, adventurers, educators, and planners alike.

Combining Hema’s field-tested accuracy with clear cartographic styling, this map highlights the top tourist routes, natural attractions, cultural heritage sites, and city layouts that make the North Island such a compelling destination.

🗺️ Map Specifications:

• Scale: 1:1,000,000 (1 cm = 10 km) — ideal for island-wide travel and route planning

• Flat Size: 1000 mm (H) x 700 mm (W)

• Folded Size: 250 mm x 140 mm

• Weight: Approximately 90 grams

• Edition: 8th

• Publication Date: 25 October 2018

• Material: Available in standard durable paper or laminated format for extra durability and field use

🌄 Key Features:

🚗 Touring and Travel Essentials:

• Highlights scenic routes and suggested tourist drives

• Includes a distance grid and drive time references between major towns

• Comprehensive road network, including highways, minor roads, and ferry routes

• Tourist symbols for accommodation, visitor centres, heritage sites, and lookouts

🏞️ Outdoor Adventure Ready:

• Walking and hiking trails across regional parks and conservation areas

• Clearly marked national parks, including:

  • Tongariro National Park (with inset)

  • Te Urewera

  • Egmont National Park (Mount Taranaki)

• Ideal for those exploring volcanic landscapes, lakes, forests, and beaches

🧭 Inset Maps:

Detailed city and town maps for easy urban navigation, including:

• Auckland (city + suburbs)

• Wellington (city + suburbs)

• Hamilton, Rotorua, Whangarei, New Plymouth, Gisborne, Tauranga, Napier, Kerikeri, Russell, Paihia, Palmerston North

These insets are perfect for visitors who want to blend outdoor exploration with city-based attractions, local food, and cultural events.

📍 Cultural & Historical Context:

• Locations of iwi territories, Māori cultural centres, heritage sites, and early colonial settlements

• Includes references to Māori place names and regional landmarks of cultural importance

• Ideal for travellers seeking a deeper understanding of North Island’s history and identity

🎒 Who This Map Is For:

• Road trippers planning multi-day self-drive holidays

• Backpackers and freedom campers exploring remote corners of the island

• Tour operators and travel agents creating custom itineraries

• Students and teachers of geography, environmental science, and New Zealand studies

• Adventure travellers seeking trails, mountains, or hidden gems

• Kiwi residents and overseas visitors wanting to make the most of their North Island experience

✅ Why Choose This Map?

• Produced by Hema Maps, known for their field-verified cartography

• Designed with clarity, detail, and practicality at its core

• Durable, foldable, and easy to store in a glovebox, backpack, or daypack

• A stunning visual reference for planning, navigating, or displaying your journey

Whether you're planning a coastal drive from the Bay of Islands to Wellington, tracing volcanic peaks along the Central Plateau, or simply road-tripping with friends, the Hema North Island Map ensures you travel with the confidence of accuracy and the joy of discovery.

Plot your path, uncover hidden treasures, and explore Te Ika-a-Māui with Hema by your side.

This map is also available in as a pre-folded laminated map encapsulated between two sheets of 80 mircon gloss laminate for durability and versatility.