The Boulder Bank
A long, narrow natural barrier of boulders stretches across the bay and encloses Nelson Haven. It is one of the most distinctive coastal features anywhere in New Zealand.
Minimalist map poster · New Zealand
Nelson Map Poster & Print
41.2708° S / 173.2840° E
A small harbour city at the top of the South Island, sheltered by the long natural Boulder Bank
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Nelson in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Nelson, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Nelson at home
The map
About this Nelson map poster
Nelson lies at the head of Tasman Bay, at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island. On a map, the most striking feature is the Boulder Bank, a natural barrier of stones more than ten kilometres long. It encloses Nelson Haven and protects the port. The city spreads across the flat land by the water and climbs the hills behind it, and the Maitai River flows through the centre.
Nelson is one of New Zealand's oldest cities, and it is known for its sunny climate and its artists and craftspeople. Christ Church Cathedral stands on Church Hill, at the top of Trafalgar Street, the main axis of the centre. A hill east of town is marked as the Centre of New Zealand. The country's first recorded rugby match was played in Nelson in 1870.
A Nelson map poster brings together water, shoreline and hills in a well-balanced composition. The thin line of the Boulder Bank crosses the haven, the grid of the centre sits beside the river, and the suburbs follow the valleys inland. It is a distinctive and immediately recognisable coastal map.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 41.2708° S / 173.2840° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Time zone
- Auckland
- Region
- Nelson, New Zealand
Trafalgar Street axis
The main street runs straight through the centre to Church Hill and Christ Church Cathedral. It forms the spine of the compact downtown grid.
Maitai River valley
The Maitai River flows through the city from the hills to the east, and residential streets follow its valley inland away from the coast.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nelson
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Nelson
A map that means something
Nelson inspires loyalty in the people who live there and the many visitors who return year after year, so this map makes an easy gift. The Boulder Bank and harbour give it a shape that works well on any wall.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name, a date or a place name in Māori or English. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Nelson posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Nelson map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nelson poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Nelson poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Nelson poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Nelson poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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