Ha'urei Bay
The flooded volcanic crater forms a deep bay that reaches into the heart of the island. On the map it is the dominant shape, a sheltered inner sea enclosed by land.
Minimalist map poster · France
Rapa Iti Map Poster & Print
27.6082° S / 144.3430° W
A sharp-ridged ring of volcanic peaks around a deep, flooded crater bay, far south in French Polynesia.
- 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
Rapa Iti in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Rapa Iti, 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
Rapa Iti at home
The island
About this Rapa Iti map poster
Rapa Iti, often simply called Rapa, is the southernmost inhabited island of French Polynesia, in the Austral Islands. It is the eroded rim of an old volcano. The sea has flooded the crater, forming Ha'urei Bay, which cuts deep into the island from the east. From above, the land forms a jagged ring of ridges and peaks wrapped around that sheltered inner bay.
The island is known for its fortified hilltop villages, called pa. These were built along the ridges, with terraces cut into the peaks, and their remains can still be seen. Today the small population lives in two villages, Ha'urei and Area, on the shores of the bay. There are no large roads, and the island is reached by boat.
A Rapa Iti map poster is shaped almost entirely by the bay and the ridgelines. You see the deep inner harbour, the heavily indented coast and just a few short lanes in the two villages. The rest is open, mountainous ground. It is a dramatic outline, and it reads almost like a crater in cross-section.
- Area
- 41 km²
- Coordinates
- 27.6082° S / 144.3430° W
- Region
- Rapa Iti, Island · France
The two villages
Ha'urei and Area sit on the shores of the bay. Their few short lanes are the only clusters of streets on the island, small against its ridges.
Serrated coastline
Rapa's outer coast is cut into many small bays and sharp points. That gives the island a spiky, irregular edge that stands out clearly on a white background.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rapa Iti
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 Rapa Iti
A map that means something
Very few people ever reach Rapa Iti, which is exactly why its outline means so much to those who have, and to its own families. Even for others, the crater bay and ridged ring make a striking, almost sculptural print, well suited to a minimalist room.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as a date or village name, and a custom coordinates line. Pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 HD download covers six print sizes with no watermark, and printed posters come on matte paper with an optional frame.
Order the Rapa Iti 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.
Rapa Iti map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rapa Iti 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 Rapa Iti 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 Rapa Iti 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 Rapa Iti 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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