Gear up for the holidays with the Hema Maps gifting line
Words Amelia Mansell Pics Supplied
You’re probably familiar with Hema Maps’ detailed and accurate range of maps, guides and atlases — but what about its gifting range? With the holiday season just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to check out these unique, entertaining and adventure-ready products.
Hema Maps 2026 Explorer Calendar
Hema’s first calendar has arrived, and it’s a beauty!
Featuring stunning photography from Hema’s community of Alpha explorers, this is more than just a calendar — it’s a month-by-month guide to completing a Big Lap, with each page showcasing a spectacular destination at the perfect time of year to visit, meaning you’ll always be in the right place at the right time.
You’ll also find a hand-picked list of classic outback festivals and regional events, from the quirky Alice Springs Beanie Festival through to the iconic Birdsville Big Red Bash, helping you plan an epic road trip with adventure at every turn.
The new Explorer Calendar also includes a detachable A3 fold-out Hema Map of Australia, complete with highways and iconic tracks and a built-in distance chart for planning. Exclusive QR codes that link to online tips and content from Hema’s explorers, each relating back to the image featured for that month.
The Hema Maps 2026 Explorer Calendar is available via the Hema Maps store for a RRP of $24.95 — but it’s currently on sale for $14.95*, so don’t miss out. Get it here.
Find out more about the calendar here and here.
Hema Australia Map Jigsaw
What’s more holiday-coded than a puzzle?
The Hema Australia Map Jigsaw is no ordinary map puzzle — this 1000-piece challenge uses Hema’s accurate, up-to-date map of Australia (1:8,000,000 scale) rather than simplified states and roads or cartoonish designs.
We tested it in the office when it first arrived, and watching Australia’s coastlines and regional centres take shape was both satisfying and surprisingly challenging. The premium look and feel make it a standout gift, and don’t be fooled — the ocean sections are trickier than they look! And the photos down the sides of the puzzle are a reminder that Hema doesn’t just print maps, it tracks them kilometre after kilometre, producing up-to-date information and plenty of memories along the way.
Keep your jigsaw at home for inspiration or pack it in the 4WD, caravan or camper for those rainy days when you're stuck inside.
The jigsaw is available on the Hema Maps store for a RRP of $39.95, but it’s currently on sale for $33.96*. Get yours here.
Find out more here.
Hema Australia Scratch Map
If you — or someone on your gift list — loves a road trip, then the Hema Australia Scratch Map is a must. Created in response to strong customer demand, this premium scratch-off map lets you uncover everywhere you’ve travelled across Australia in an entertaining way.
Scratch the gold surface to reveal a detailed 1:6,500,500-scale Hema map of Australia beneath, complete with iconic tracks, major roads, national parks, Aboriginal land, highways, major dirt tracks, rivers, lakes, deserts and more. It’s the perfect way to visually record your adventures, and it’s especially satisfying if you’re on or have completed a Big Lap.
Each map measures 750mm x 625mm and includes a protective plastic sleeve and scratch tool so you can get to scratching your treks straight away.
The Hema Australia Scratch Map is available for purchase on the Hema Maps online store, with a RRP of $77.95, but currently on sale for $67.96*.
Find out more about this fan-favourite product here.
Hema Sticker Map
And speaking of tracking your travels, you can’t miss Hema’s most popular product: the Hema Sticker Map.
Perfect for camp tables, caravan fold-down picnic tables, fridges or any surface where you want your adventures front and centre, this sticker features a scaled and detailed Hema Map of Australia with major and minor road networks, dirt roads and key tracks. It’s decorative and practical, whether you’re planning your next trip or marking off the ones you’ve already completed.
It’s built tough for both indoor and outdoor use, with a kiss-cut border around Australia for easy application. Plus, a bonus Hema Maps logo sticker is included.
It measures at 440mm x 370mm, so it’s big enough for you to track your trips with a marker, but still small enough that you can easily find a spot for it around your camping setup.
The Hema Sticker Map has a RRP of $39.95, but is currently on sale for $33.96* — check it out on the Hema Maps online store.
Your summer gifting guide
With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the gifting-season, now is the ideal moment to grab gifts that will fuel your 2026 adventures.
*Sale prices are correct as of 26 November 2025.
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