South Pacific
Whitsunday Islands, Australia
The Whitsunday Islands is a group of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. They lie on the Great Barrier Reef approx. 900kms north of Brisbane. Only 8 of the islands are inhabited, namely: Daydream, Hayman, Hook, South Molle, Whitsunday, Hamilton, Long...
Cook Strait, Wellington, New Zealand
Cook Strait separates New Zealand’s North and South Islands. It connects the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast and the Tasman Sea on the northwest. It is named after the British explorer Captain Cook who was the first European commander to sail through these...
Auckland, New Zealand
This is one of several 3d charts we have created for the city of Auckland and surrounding area. Auckland lies in the Hauraki Gulf on New Zealand’s North Island. On this chart, Auckland can be seen in the south-west corner. Framing the bay area are Rangitoto...
New Zealand
This 3d chart shows both New Zealand’s North and South islands. Several smaller islands are also shown, the biggest of which is Stewart Island located across the Foveaux Strait off the south coast of South Island. To the west is the Tasman Sea separating it from...
Christchurch & Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
The Banks Peninsula is a geographically interesting area. It is volcanic in origin and is located on New Zealand’s South Island. It is a circular shape with two large harbours and many smaller coves and bays. Akaroa Harbour is situated on the south side and...
Cape Horn, Chile
Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America, is a maritime legend. Sailing around this remote point is one of the most challenging nautical routes in the world and is the yachting equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest. The waters around Cape Horn are hazardous, due...
Tierra del Fuego archipelago
This chart was a commission for a client who worked in South America and sailed around numerous islands that make up the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. A fascinating area, however as a 3D chart it is a challenge. The numerous islands and passages make this extremely...
Bora Bora
I love making 3D charts of exotic locations so I can tell you I was thrilled to take a commission for Bora Bora. The chart was created from a UKHO chart, a modern chart. What I like about this particular chart is its colour scheme, it beautifully compliments the...