The 1929 Tauranga Survey District Map offers a calm, beautifully structured look at the city and its coastline during a pivotal stage of its development. Each line is deliberate and finely measured, showing the harbour’s curves, early district boundaries, and the inland routes beginning to shape the region’s growth. There’s a quiet clarity to the composition—an honesty in the way land, water, and elevation are laid out with early 20th-century precision.
More than a technical document, it reflects Tauranga’s character before modern expansion reshaped the landscape. The understated typography, balanced spacing, and soft tonal detailing make it a striking piece for contemporary interiors. It suits collectors who appreciate classic cartography, as well as anyone connected to Tauranga’s coastal history.
Fun Fact: By the late 1920s, harbour development and growing horticulture were reshaping Tauranga, making detailed survey maps essential for planning the region’s next chapter.
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- Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
- Made to order in Melbourne
- Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
- Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
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Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
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Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
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Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.
