Harbour shoreline
The waterfront curves from the port through the centre to Oriental Bay, forming a clear line between city and water.
Minimalist map poster · New Zealand
Wellington Map Poster & Print
41.2866° S / 174.7756° E
New Zealand's capital wrapped around a deep harbour, its streets climbing steep green hills from a narrow waterfront.
- 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
Wellington 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 Wellington, 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
Wellington at home
The map
About this Wellington map poster
Wellington is built around Te Whanganui-a-Tara, a large, almost enclosed harbour at the southern tip of the North Island. From above, the city centre occupies a thin strip of flat land between the water and steep hills. Much of that flat ground is reclaimed. Some was lifted by the 1855 earthquake, and later reclamation pushed the shoreline further out, which is why Lambton Quay, once on the waterfront, is now several blocks inland.
It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state, and famously windy. The distinctive round Beehive building of Parliament sits at the northern end of the centre. The red cable car climbs from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden, while Mount Victoria rises to the east, with Oriental Bay curving below it.
A Wellington map poster shows a city that had to adapt to its terrain. Streets zigzag up the hillsides, suburbs spread into the valleys, and the Town Belt, a band of green reserve land, rings the centre. The harbour opens to the south toward Cook Strait, giving the composition a broad expanse of water.
- Population
- 382,000
- Coordinates
- 41.2866° S / 174.7756° E
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Time zone
- Auckland
- Region
- Wellington, New Zealand
Town Belt
A continuous strip of green hills around the centre, set aside in the city's original plan and still visible on the map.
Hillside streets
Roads winding up steep slopes in tight curves, very different from the grid of the flat reclaimed centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Wellington
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 Wellington
A map that means something
Wellington is often hung by people who studied, worked or lived there and miss the harbour and the hills. The shape of the city is recognisable even without labels.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps a suburb and the year you left. Then choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Wellington 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.
Wellington map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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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