A Spectacular Fusion of Terrain Relief & National Road Mapping

Large / Supermap / Mega Map • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails

There are road maps.
There are terrain maps.
And then there is the Hema Australia Road & Terrain Map—a breathtaking combination of both.

Produced by Hema Maps, this remarkable wall map merges the company’s trusted, field-verified road network with beautifully rendered terrain relief to create one of the most visually compelling maps of Australia available today.

This is not merely a navigation reference. It is a portrait of the continent itself—capturing the rise of mountain ranges, the vastness of inland deserts, the sharp edge of escarpments, and the subtle undulations that define Australia’s geography.

At once practical and artistic, it transforms Australia from a flat political shape into a living landscape with depth, texture, and form.

🌏 What Makes This Map Extraordinary

🛣️ Australia’s Most Trusted Road Network

At the foundation of this map is Hema’s acclaimed road mapping—trusted by travellers, tourers, and remote-area explorers across the country.

The map includes:

• Major highways and arterial routes
• Regional and secondary roads
• Outback tracks and touring routes
• Key distances and route connections
• Major towns, regional centres, and transport corridors

Because the mapping is derived from Hema’s GPS-verified data, the result is exceptionally clear and reliable for:

✔ Long-distance route planning
✔ Caravan and touring preparation
✔ National logistics visualisation
✔ Educational and geographic reference

⛰️ Hand-Rendered Terrain Relief

What elevates this map from useful to unforgettable is the terrain layer.

Using digital elevation models combined with artistically hand-rendered hill shading, Hema has created a terrain visualisation with remarkable realism and depth.

You can instantly recognise:

• The spine of the Great Dividing Range
• The rugged Kimberley plateau
• The ridges and valleys of Tasmania
• The dramatic escarpments of eastern Australia
• The immense flatness of the inland desert basins
• The ancient folded landscapes of the Flinders Ranges

The effect is subtle yet immersive—giving the continent physical presence and helping viewers understand how geography shapes travel, climate, settlement, and isolation.

👉 It’s cartography that feels almost tactile.

🧭 A Map That Changes How You See Australia

This map doesn’t just answer “Where is it?”

It answers:

• Why does the road go there?
• Why are towns clustered in certain regions?
• Why are some areas remote and others densely connected?

By combining infrastructure with terrain, it tells a much richer story about Australia itself.

You begin to see:

• The barriers created by mountain systems
• The vast scale of inland Australia
• The relationship between coastlines, rivers, and settlement
• The immense distances travellers cross between regions

🔥 A Powerful Wall Feature

The Hema Australia Road & Terrain Map is designed to be both:

• Highly functional
• Visually striking

It works beautifully in:

🏢 Offices & Boardrooms

A sophisticated national reference piece with genuine visual authority.

🏡 Homes & Living Spaces

A stunning Australian feature wall for travellers and geography lovers.

🏫 Schools & Universities

An exceptional teaching tool for:

• Geography
• Geology
• Environmental science
• Landform studies

🚐 Travel Planning Rooms

Ideal for caravanners, overlanders, and touring enthusiasts mapping future adventures.

🗺️ Libraries & Collections

A premium modern Australian cartographic piece.

📐 Available Sizes

📍 Large

1016 mm (W) × 891 mm (H)

A versatile, easy-to-place format perfect for:

• Homes
• Offices
• Classrooms
• Smaller wall spaces

Offers excellent readability without dominating the room.

📍 Supermap

1300 mm (W) × 1270 mm (H)

A substantial upgrade in scale and visual impact.

Ideal for:

• Team environments
• Educational settings
• Shared planning spaces
• Feature wall installations

The larger format allows terrain detail to become even more immersive.

🔥 Mega Map

1660 mm (W) × 1455 mm (H)

A true large-format statement piece.

This is the version chosen when:

• Visibility matters
• Multiple people need to engage simultaneously
• The map is intended to anchor the room visually

Perfect for:

• Boardrooms
• Operations centres
• Reception spaces
• Public-facing environments
• Serious map enthusiasts

👉 The Mega Map transforms Australia into a wall-scale landscape experience.

✨ Premium Finishes & Display Options

Every Hema Australia Road & Terrain Map is produced using archival-quality materials and precision colour management to preserve the incredible terrain detail and colour depth.

📄 Paper (Heavyweight 160 gsm Matte)

Classic. Crisp. Frame-ready.

• Premium heavyweight matte-coated paper
• Low-glare surface for excellent readability
• Exceptional sharpness for fine road detail and terrain shading
• Perfect for framing under glass

💡 Best for: traditional display and study spaces.

💧 Laminated (True Encapsulation — 2 × 80 Micron Gloss)

Durable. Interactive. Built for real-world use.

• Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate
• Waterproof and tear-resistant
• Wipe-clean surface for:
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Wet-erase markers
  • Map dots and route tracking

Perfect for:

• Trip planning
• Tracking journeys
• Classroom use
• Collaborative environments

💡 Best for: travellers, educators, and planning spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails

Clean. Contemporary. Ready to hang.

• Laminated map professionally mounted with natural lacquered timber rails
• Top hanging cord included
• Keeps the map flat and perfectly tensioned
• Elegant frame-free presentation

⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days.

💡 Best for: immediate installation in homes and offices.

🖼️ Canvas (HP 395 gsm Professional Matte)

Textured. Elegant. Gallery-quality.

• Printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
• Archival HP pigment-based inks for exceptional longevity
• Rich terrain shading and colour depth
• Low-glare, softly textured finish

The canvas surface beautifully enhances:

• Mountain relief
• Terrain transitions
• Coastal contours

💡 Best for: executive interiors and feature walls.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails

Architectural. Warm. Statement-making.

• Premium canvas finished with natural timber rails
• Ready-to-hang gallery presentation
• A clean, modern alternative to framing

⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days.

💡 Best for: premium large-scale installations.

🚐 Ideal For

🌍 Travellers & Caravaners

Visualise routes, terrain, and distances across Australia.

🏫 Educators & Students

An exceptional teaching tool for geography and environmental studies.

🏢 Businesses & Offices

A sophisticated national reference map with visual authority.

🗺️ Map Collectors

One of Australia’s most visually striking modern wall maps.

🏡 Interior Design

Adds warmth, depth, and Australian identity to a room.

📊 Specifications

🇦🇺 A Celebration of Australia Itself

This map captures Australia not simply as a network of roads—but as a continent shaped by:

• Geological time
• Isolation
• Elevation
• Distance
• Movement

It allows you to see:

• How mountains divide regions
• How deserts dominate the interior
• How coastlines guide settlement
• How roads connect one of the largest countries on Earth

It is practical.
It is beautiful.
And it invites exploration every time you look at it.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed and finished in Australia
• Premium archival-grade materials
• Precision colour management for terrain clarity
• Hand-checked and carefully packed

Every map is produced to deliver:
✔ Long-term durability
✔ Exceptional readability
✔ Museum-quality visual depth

🛒 Bring Australia to the Wall

Whether you are planning the next great road trip, teaching geography, outfitting a boardroom, or creating an extraordinary feature wall, the Hema Australia Road & Terrain Map delivers unmatched clarity and visual impact.

Choose your size and finish—from Large to Supermap to Mega Map—and experience Australia in full terrain detail.