These historic maps capture the North Shore in the 1920s; an established community quietly superior to anything on the other side of the harbour.

Sheet 1 — Birkenhead and Northcote — charts the western shore in precise detail, from the ferry wharves and timber sections to a stretch of coastline where, one day, Auckland's great harbour bridge would stand. In 1928 that bridge was still three decades away — but the city was already dreaming.

Sheet 2 — Devonport and Takapuna — tells a different story. Established, leafy and unhurried, these suburbs sit confidently on the eastern shore, their streets already well-formed and their character distinct. Some things don't change.

Together these two maps paint a vivid picture of North Shore life a hundred years ago, with ferry commutes, coastal sections and a harbour that set them apart.

These maps would look superb hanging together on your lounge or office wall. Their soft cream and sage tones, with ferry routes threading between the bays and the harbour foreshore picked out in teal, would make a timeless addition to any North Shore home.

They would make a superb gift for anyone who grew up exploring the tunnels at North Head, or who collected shells on Cheltenham Beach as a kid.

These maps come in an 8 × 10 aspect, and we offer two different finishing options. You can choose one map or the pair. Please choose from the following selection to make it uniquely yours.

Acrylic Print

Perfect for any room where gallery quality is optimal, our Acrylic Prints are also ideal for bathrooms and wet areas.

Your map will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional substrate using archival inks, and then mounted in-house on crystal clear acrylic for a back-lit appearance and unrivaled vibrancy.

Finally, it will be seamed with 4mm ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for a modern frameless finish. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

ACM Wall Art

Our ACM Wall Art prints are sleek and non-reflective. Your photograph will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional Paper using archival inks and then mounted in-house on 4mm ACM. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

Please note:

• All maps come with their original patina and stamps, adding to their character.

• Prints will be created, finished, packed and sent within 3 weeks of ordering but can often be finished much sooner.

• All prints will be sent tracked through New Zealand Post until their size limit of 1.5 metres has been reached.

• We crate our largest prints to ensure their safe arrival and use Post Haste or Kiwi Oversize for delivery.

• We can absolutely ship overseas from New Zealand, please enquire about postage.