Charts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase.
On this page
- Placing an order
- Coastal bathymetry / sediment
- Oceanic bathymetry / sediment
- Lake bathymetry
- Island bathymetry
- Miscellaneous
- Contact
NIWA produces a wide range of charts, including bathymetry, sediment, and circulation charts.
Placing an order
All prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and include postage and handling. Note that NZ$5 is added if shipping overseas. Some charts may no longer be available.
For lake charts, please contact us for further information or to place an order.
For all other charts, please complete our order form and submit your order.
Coastal bathymetry / sediments, 1:200,000
NIWA produces a variety of Bathymetric Charts that cover coastal New Zealand and many offshore areas. Bathymetric charts show the depth of the ocean contoured into lines of equal depth (bathymetry) and are particularly useful for pinpointing pinnacles, holes, and other bottom features. A sediment edition that illustrates the nature of the bottom type (rock, sand, gravel, and so on) is available for some of these same areas. Please order your charts by name (e.g. Cook Strait Bathymetry, or Bay of Plenty Sediment). Please add $5 per chart for overseas orders.
Example Coastal Bathymetry Series Chart
Coverage
- North Island bathymetry coverage
- North Island sediment coverage
- South Island bathymetry coverage
- South Island sediment coverage
List of Charts
| Area | Bathymetry | Price | Sediment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | 1977 | $15 | 1979 | $15 |
| Bay of Plenty | 1992 | $20 | 1979 | $15 |
| Campbell | 1988 | $15 | ||
| Cook Strait | 1996 | $20 | 1980 | N/A |
| Cuvier | 1988 | $15 | ||
| Dusky | 2001 | $20 | ||
| East Cape | 1996 | $20 | ||
| Egmont | 1966 | $15 | ||
| Ellesmere | 1980 | $15 | 1981 | $15 |
| Foulwind | 1979 | $15 | ||
| Foveaux | 2001 | $20 | 1965 | $15 |
| Hauraki | 1992 | $20 | 1980 | $15 |
| Hokianga | 1984 | N/A | ||
| Hokitika | 1972 | $15 | ||
| Jackson | 1981 | $15 | ||
| Kaipara | 1984 | N/A | ||
| Karamea | 1972 | $15 | ||
| Mahia | 1992 | $20 | ||
| Mernoo | 1993 | $20 | ||
| Milford | 2001 | $20 | ||
| Mokau | 1973 | N/A | 1983 | $15 |
| North Cape | 1990 | $20 | ||
| Nuggets | 1987 | $15 | ||
| Oamaru | 1981 | $15 | 1986 | $15 |
| Otago | 1986 | $15 | ||
| Palliser | 1988 | N/A | ||
| Patea | 1992 | $20 | 1988 | N/A |
| Pegasus | 1983 | $15 | 1992 | $20 |
| Poor Knights | 2002 | $20 | 1986 | N/A |
| Raglan | 1968 | N/A | 1974 | N/A |
| Tasman | 1986 | $15 | 1982 | $15 |
| Three Kings | 1990 | $20 | ||
| Turnagain | 2002 | $20 | 1970 | N/A |
Oceanic bathymetry / sediments, 1:1,000,000
NIWA produces a series of oceanic charts at this smaller scale. These illustrate the large scale features of the New Zealand region, particularly those offshore in deeper water. Some areas also have a sediment edition. Please order your chart by name (e.g. Three Kings Oceanic Bathymetry). Add $5 per chart for overseas orders.
Coverage
Oceanic area names and coverage
List of Charts
| Area | Bathymetry | Price | Sediment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1967 | $15 | ||
| Balleny | 1970 | $15 | ||
| Bellona | 1977 | $15 | ||
| Bounty | 1970 | $15 | 1982 | $15 |
| Campbell | 1967 | $15 | ||
| Chatham | 1969 | $15 | ||
| Cook | 1991 | $20 | 1975 | $15 |
| Esperance | 1997 | $20 | ||
| Hjort | 1976 | $15 | ||
| Kandavu | 1975 | $15 | ||
| Lachlan | 1996 | $20 | ||
| Lord Howe | 1968 | $15 | ||
| Macquarie | 1967 | $15 | ||
| Norfolk | 1969 | $15 | ||
| Port Jackson | 1975 | $15 | ||
| Pukaki | 1966 | $15 | ||
| Rarotonga | 1969 | $15 | ||
| Resolution | 1972 | $15 | ||
| Rotuma | 1974 | $15 | ||
| Three Kings | 1968 | N/A | 1979 | $15 |
| Tonga | 1971 | N/A |
Lake Bathymetry, various scales
NIWA has published a lake chart for every lake in New Zealand that can be surveyed, except for Lake Dunstan. The charts are of various scales that are determined to be the most appropriate for the size of the lake.
The compilation and publication dates range from 1966 to 1989.
These charts are available for $15 each (plus $5 per chart for overseas orders). Please contact us for further information or to place an order.
List of charts
| Area | Bathymetry |
|---|---|
| Alabaster, see McKerrow | 1983 |
| Alexandrina : McGregor | 1978 |
| Arapuni | 1986 |
| Aviemore | 1987 |
| Atiamuri: Ohakuri Rotongaio | 1978 |
| Benmore | 1981 |
| Blue, see Diamond | 1982 |
| Brunner | 1981 |
| Camp, see Clearwater | 1985 |
| Catherine, see Selfe | 1985 |
| Clearwater : Camp | 1985 |
| Coleridge | 1970 |
| Diamond : Blue | 1982 |
| Dispute, see Luna | 1982 |
| Ellesmere | 1989 |
| Emma : Roundabout : Maori | 1985 |
| Evelyn, see Selfe | 1985 |
| Forsyth | 1979 |
| Georgina, see Selfe | 1985 |
| Grassmere | 1969 |
| Gunn | 1980 |
| Hauroko | 1979 |
| Hawea | 1975 |
| Hayes | 1981 |
| Heron | 1984 |
| Hochstetter, see Mahinapua | 1982 |
| Horowhenua | 1979 |
| Humuhumu | 1978 |
| Ianthe : Poerua | 1982 |
| Ida : Little Ida, see Selfe | 1985 |
| Johnson, see Moke | 1982 |
| Kai-Iwi, see Waikere | 1971 |
| Kaniere | 1982 |
| Karapiro | 1986 |
| Katrine, see Sumner | 1979 |
| Kirkpatrick, see Moke | 1982 |
| Luna : Dispute | 1982 |
| Lyndon | 1985 |
| McGregor, see Alexandrina | 1978 |
| McKerrow : Alabaster | 1983 |
| Mahinapua : Hochstetter | 1982 |
| Mahinerangi (Eastern & Western Sheets) | 1979 |
| Manapouri | 1969 |
| Mangahia, see Rotomanuka | 1982 |
| Mangakaware, see Maratoto | 1982 |
| Maori, see Emma | 1985 |
| Mapourika, see Wahapo | 1979 |
| Maraetai | 1989 |
| Maratoto : Mangakaware | 1982 |
| Marion, see Sumner | 1979 |
| Mason, see Sumner | 1979 |
| Matahina | 1982 |
| Mavora, North and South | 1981 |
| Moawhango | 1986 |
| Moeraki : Paringa | 1978 |
| Moke : Johnson : Kirkpatrick | 1982 |
| Monowai | 1981 |
| Ngahewa : Rotokawau | 1973 |
| Ngapouri, see Okaro | 1974 |
| Ngatu : Rotoroa | 1982 |
| Ohakuri, see Atiamuri | 1978 |
| Ohau | 1970 |
| Okareka | 1973 |
| Okaro : Ngapouri | 1974 |
| Okataina | 1967 |
| Omapere | 1982 |
| Orakai, see Tutira | 1978 |
| Otamangakau | 1989 |
| Ototoa | 1981 |
| Owhareiti | 1973 |
| Paringa, see Moeraki | 1978 |
| Pearson | 1970 |
| Poerua, see Ianthe | 1982 |
| Pukaki | 1970 |
| Pupuke | 1989 |
| Rerewhakaaitu | 1970 |
| Rotoaira : Rotopounamu | 1999 |
| Rotoehu | 1974 |
| Rotoiti, North Island, 2nd ed. | 1992 |
| Rotoiti, South Island | 1976 |
| Rotokakahi (Green Lake) | 1970 |
| Rotokawau, see Ngahewa | 1973 |
| Rotoma | 1967 |
| Rotomahana | 1982 |
| Rotomanuka : Rotomanuka South : Manahia | 1982 |
| Rotongaio, see Atiamuri | 1978 |
| Rotopounamu, see Rotoaira | 1973 |
| Rotoroa, North Island, see Ngatu | 1982 |
| Rotoroa, South Island | 1976 |
| Rotorua | sold out |
| Roundabout, see Emma | 1985 |
| Selfe : Evelyn : Ida : Little Ida : Catherine : Georgina | 1985 |
| Sheppard : Taylor | 1982 |
| Sumner : Katrine : Mason : Marion | 1979 |
| Taharoa, see Waikere | 1971 |
| Tarawera reprinted | 1969 |
| Taupo | sold out |
| Taylor, see Sheppard | 1982 |
| Te Anau | 1971 |
| Tekapo | 1973 |
| Tikitapu (Blue Lake) | 1967 |
| Tutira : Waikapiro : Orakai | 1978 |
| Wahakari, see Waiparera | 1976 |
| Wahapo : Mapourika | 1979 |
| Wahi | 1981 |
| Waihola | 1987 |
| Waikapiro, see Tutira | 1978 |
| Waikare | 1981 |
| Waikareiti | 1982 |
| Waikaremoana | 1977 |
| Waikere : Taharoa : Kai-Iwi | 1971 |
| Waiparera : Wahakari | 1976 |
| Waipori | 1987 |
| Waiarapa | 1978 |
| Waitaki | 1987 |
| Wakatipu | sold out |
| Wanaka | 1976 |
| Whangape | 1981 |
See also Miscellaneous Series
| Area | Bathymetry |
|---|---|
| No. 52 Inferno Crater Lake | 1981 |
| No. 53 Frying Pan Lake | 1981 |
Island bathymetry
List of Charts
| Chart Name | Published |
|---|---|
| Aitutaki | 1966 |
| Antipodes | 1969 |
| Atiu | 1968 |
| Auckland | 1967 |
| Bounty | 1969 |
| Buckle | 1969 |
| Campbell | 1971 |
| Chatham | 1967 |
| Ha'apai | 1972 |
| Macquarie | 1970 |
| Manihiki* : Rakahanga | 1982 |
| Mangaia | 1968 |
| Manuae | 1968 |
| Mauke | 1969 |
| Niue | 1966 |
| Norfolk | 1981 |
| Palmerston** | 1987 |
| Penrhyn | 1982 |
| Pukapuka : Nassau | 1982 |
| Rarotonga*** | 1967 |
| Sturge | 1969 |
| Suwarrow | 1987 |
* See also Miscellaneous Series No. 4 ** See also Miscellaneous Series No. 57 *** See also Miscellaneous Series No. 56
Miscellaneous charts
Other charts include a range of bathymetric charts of areas of special interest around New Zealand. These include many of the Sounds of Fiordland, New Zealand Island Territories, and the Marlborough Sounds. We also produce a range of sediment charts, such as Manukau and Waitemata Harbours, Rangaunu Harbour, and Wellington South Coast. Some excellent charts of various scales are also available that show the entire New Zealand region. There are more than 70 charts in this miscellaneous series, so please contact us for details, specifying your area of interest. $15–$30 (plus $5 for overseas orders).
List of charts
| No. | Chart Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Currents in the southern New Zealand region | 1960 |
| 2 | New Zealand region winter sea surface temperatures 1956 | 1962 |
| 3 | New Zealand region summer sea surface temperatures 1957 | 1962 |
| 4 | Manihiki Atoll bathymetry | 1962 |
| 5 | Milford Sound Bathymetry, 2nd ed. | 1985 |
| 6* | Chatham Rise sediments | 1963 |
| 7 | Tsunami travel times to New Zealand | 1964 |
| 8 | Bounty Trough magnetic field – Total intensity and anomalies | 1965 |
| 9 | Coastal Series Charts : Index to Sheets | 1964 |
| 10 | Temperature and salinity distribution south of New Zealand | 1966 |
| 11 | Oceanic Series Charts : Index to Sheets | 1965 |
| 12 | North Island New Zealand bathymetry | 1960 |
| 13 | South Island New Zealand bathymetry | 1960 |
| 14 | Wellington Harbour sediments | 1966 |
| 15 | New Zealand region bathymetry, 2nd ed. See now No. 73 | 1980 |
| 16 | New Zealand region sea water temperatures at the ocean floor | 1969 |
| 17 | Mid-shelf temperatures around New Zealand Winter | 1969 |
| 18 | Mid-shelf temperatures around New Zealand Summer | 1969 |
| 19 | Western Tasman Sea geomagnetic anomalies | 1971 |
| 20 | Tectonic map of the South-west Pacific | 1970 |
| 21 | Wanganella Bank bathymetry | 1972 |
| 22 | Queen Charlotte Sound bathymetry | 1975 |
| 23 | Caswell Sound bathymetry | 1973 |
| 24 | Nancy Sound bathymetry | 1974 |
| 25 | Wellington Harbour bathymetry | 1976 |
| 26 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Surface salinity | 1979 |
| 27 | Southwest Pacific Ocean: Temperature at 200m | 1979 |
| 28 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Salinity at 200m | 1979 |
| No. | Chart Name | Date |
| 29 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Salinity at the core of Antarctic Intermediate Water | 1979 |
| 30 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Depth of core of Antarctic Intermediate Water | 1979 |
| 31 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Dynamic height anomaly of the sea surface relative to 1,000 decibars | 1979 |
| 32 | Southwest Pacific Ocean : Water temperature at the ocean floor | 1979 |
| 33 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Distribution | 1974 |
| 34 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Manganese content | 1974 |
| 35 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Iron content | 1974 |
| 36 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Copper content | 1974 |
| 37 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Nickel content | 1974 |
| 38 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Cobalt content | 1974 |
| 39 | Manganese sediments, submarine volcanism and submarine geothermal activity in the South Pacific Ocean | 1974 |
| 40 | Manganese deposits in the South Pacific Ocean Relation to sediment type | 1974 |
| 41 | New Zealand region zooplankton biomass 0-200m | 1980 |
| 42 | New Zealand region primary productivity Surface | 1980 |
| 43 | New Zealand region primary productivity Integrated | 1980 |
| 44 | New Zealand region surface chlorophyll a, | 1980 |
| 45 | M2 tidal currents in Cook Strait (phase of the moon/lunar tides) | 1976 |
| 46 | New Zealand region reactive phosphorus (October-April) surface | 1980 |
| 47 | Pauatahanui Inlet bathymetry | 1978 |
| 48 | Porirua Inlet bathymetry | 1978 |
| 49 | Porirua Harbour bathymetry | 1978 |
| 50 | Pauatahanui Inlet sediments | 1978 |
| 51 | New Zealand region physiography | 1979 |
| 52 | Inferno Crater Lake provisional bathymetry | 1981 |
| 53 | Frying Pan Lake provisional bathymetry | 1981 |
| 54 | Dagg Sound bathymetry | 1980 |
| 55 | Doubtful Sound bathymetry (4 sheets) | 1981 |
| 56 | Rarotonga near shore bathymetry | 1981 |
| 57 | Palmerston Atoll bathymetry | 1984 |
| 58 | Preservation Inlet bathymetry (2 sheets) | 1982 |
| 59 | George Sound bathymetry | 1982 |
| 60 | Central Chatham Rise bathymetry (2 sheets) | 1984 |
| 61 | Bligh Sound bathymetry | 1985 |
| 62 | McMurdo Sound bathymetry | 1985 |
| 63 | Rangaunu Harbour and Bay sediments | 1986 |
| 64 | Pelorus Sound bathymetry (2 sheets) | 1987 |
| 65 | Central Chatham Rise : Phosphorite distribution (2 sheets) | 1986 |
| 66 | Three Kings Shelf bathymetry | 1988 |
| 67 | New Zealand region sediments | 1989 |
| 68 | Bay of Plenty-southern Havre Trough Physiography | 1990 |
| 69 | Wellington south coast substrates | 1993 |
| 70 | Manukau and Waitemata Harbours sediments | 1994 |
| 71 | Southern Kermadec volcanoes | 1995 |
| 72 | North Hikurangi GeodyNZ Swath Maps : Depths, textures and geological interpretation | 1996 |
| 73* | New Zealand region bathymetry, 3rd ed. (see updated version, No. 85) | 1997 |
| 74 | Undersea New Zealand : New Zealand physiography | 1997 |
| 75 | South Hikurangi GeodyNZ Swath Maps : Depths, texture and geological interpretation | 1998 |
| 76 | New Zealand regional currents (Ocean Circulation) | 1998 |
| 77 | Central Hikurangi GeodyNZ Swath Maps : Depths, texture and geological interpretation | 1999 |
| 78 | Kaikoura Canyon : Depths, shelf texture and whale dives | 1998 |
| 79 | Sediment from New Zealand rivers | 2003 |
| 80 | Discovering the Ocean Floor: 130 years of charting progress in New Zealand | 2004 |
| 81 | New Zealand’s Undersea Volcanoes | 2004 |
| 82 | Chatham Rise bathymetry | 2005 |
| 83 | New Zealand’s Fisheries Management Areas | 2005 |
| 85 | New Zealand Region Bathymetry chart | 2008 |
* Sold out
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