The Whale Trail (New Zealand), as a 3D map you can hold
The Whale Trail is a shared-use long-distance trail under construction from Picton to Kaikōura in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Whale Trail (New Zealand) route map
The full route on a topographic map. Drag and zoom to explore it.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM. Map style © OpenTopoMap (CC BY-SA).
About the Whale Trail (New Zealand)
The Whale Trail is a shared-use long-distance trail under construction from Picton to Kaikōura in the South Island of New Zealand. When completed, the trail will provide a route between Picton, Blenheim, Seddon, Ward, Kekerengu, Clarence and Kaikōura. Construction of the trail has included modifications to bridges, and environmental enhancement of places along the route with native plantings. The trail is expected to become one of the New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides on completion.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
About this route in 3D
Open the designer and the real Whale Trail (New Zealand) becomes a solid topographic model: the route rides on top of true elevation terrain, surrounding peaks and valleys included, with automatic place labels for the towns and landmarks along the way.
Everything is editable. Swap in your own dates, rename the labels, change the base shape, or replace the route entirely with the trip YOU took. The model you see is the model you get, as a watertight file ready for any 3D printer, or as a finished print made by us.
How it works
- Open the Whale Trail (New Zealand) in our 3D designer. Real terrain, real elevation, in your browser.
- Make it yours: use your own route, dates, labels, size and shape.
- Download the printable STL file, or order a finished 3D print. We ship to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
Common questions
- Is this the real terrain of the Whale Trail (New Zealand)?
- Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the Whale Trail (New Zealand) appears at true relative height.
- Can I use my own route instead?
- Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The Whale Trail (New Zealand) is just the starting point.
- How do I get the finished model?
- Two ways: download a printable STL or GLB file for your own 3D printer, or order a finished print and we make it and ship it. We deliver to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
- Can I download the Whale Trail (New Zealand) as an STL file for my own 3D printer?
- Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the Whale Trail (New Zealand) costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.