River mouth
The Whakatāne River bends across the flats before it meets the sea at a narrow entrance. On the poster its curves and the water's edge form a strong line that anchors one side of the town.
Minimalist map poster · New Zealand
Whakatane Map Poster & Print
37.9586° S / 176.9854° E
A river town pressed between a winding estuary and a steep escarpment, with the open waters of the Bay of Plenty at its edge.
- 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
Whakatane 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 Whakatane, 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
Whakatane at home
The map
About this Whakatane map poster
Whakatane sits at the mouth of the Whakatāne River on the eastern Bay of Plenty, and the map makes its setting unusually clear. The town fills a narrow flat between the river and a line of steep bluffs, so its streets run long and parallel instead of spreading in every direction. Past the river mouth the coastline opens into the bay, drawn as a clean edge of water.
Moutohorā, also known as Whale Island, lies a short distance offshore, and farther out is Whakaari, the active volcano known as White Island. By local tradition the town's name comes from Wairaka, who is said to have saved the Mātaatua canoe from drifting out to sea. A statue of her stands on a rock near the river entrance.
A Whakatane map poster works well because the geography does most of the design. The winding river, the hard line of the escarpment and the curve of the shore give the layout strong contrast. The residential streets fill the space between them with a fine, even texture. Whakatane is a small town, but its plan is as clear as that of a much larger coastal city.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 37.9586° S / 176.9854° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Time zone
- Auckland
- Region
- Whakatane, New Zealand
Escarpment behind town
A steep ridge rises right behind the town centre and cuts the street grid off abruptly. On the map it shows as a sharp boundary where dense blocks give way to open ground and winding roads up the hill.
Moutohorā offshore
Whale Island sits in the bay a short distance from the coast. Depending on the framing, its outline can appear as a single shape in the water, balancing the close-set streets on land.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Whakatane
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 Whakatane
A map that means something
A map of Whakatane often goes to someone who grew up on this stretch of coast, spent summers on the beaches of the eastern Bay of Plenty, or has family in the town. With the river, the ridge and the sea all in view, anyone who knows the place will recognise it at once.
You can set the title, add a subtitle such as a date or a name, and edit the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint and Noir suit the water especially well. HD files cost $9, or you can order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Whakatane 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.
Whakatane map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Whakatane 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 Whakatane 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 Whakatane 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 Whakatane 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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