This geological map of the Southern Province of Auckland by Dr Ferdinand von Hochstetter from 1859 is one of the most extraordinary maps we have ever offered.

Hochstetter arrived in New Zealand in 1858 as part of the Austrian Novara expedition — one of the great scientific voyages of the 19th century — and what was meant to be a brief stop became a landmark chapter in New Zealand's scientific history. This map is the result of his pioneering geological surveys, published by the world-renowned Justus Perthes press in Gotha, Germany.

The detail is breathtaking. Bold reds mark the volcanic landscapes around Rotorua and Tarawera. Green circles chart the hot springs and geysers scattered across the central plateau. The great Waikato Basin stretches across the centre of the map, and two inset maps — one of Lake Taupō, one of the Lake District — add further depth to an already remarkable document.

This map would look superb hanging in your office, study or lounge. Its rich scientific colour palette — volcanic reds, geothermal greens and soft geological pastels — would make a truly statement addition to any home.

It would make a superb gift for lovers of New Zealand history, science enthusiasts, or for anyone who appreciates that this country was once genuinely uncharted territory.

This map comes in a 8 × 10 aspect and we offer two different finishing options. Please choose from the following selection to make it your own.

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.