“Queensland Islands” — Australian Airlines
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1940)
Lush, exotic, and richly imaginative, this striking reproduction of the Queensland Islands travel poster captures the allure of tropical Australia at the dawn of modern air travel. Issued around 1940 for Australian Airlines, the artwork presents the islands as a place of dense rainforest, turquoise seas, and rare wildlife—an invitation to step into a warmer, wilder world just beyond the mainland.
A vividly coloured cassowary emerges from layered jungle foliage, framed by palms and flowering plants, with calm island waters stretching toward the horizon.
Tropical Australia, bold and unforgettable.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Golden Age of Travel
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A dramatic cassowary—iconic, powerful, and unmistakably tropical
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Dense rainforest foliage layered in greens, teals, and floral accents
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Calm island waters and distant headlands suggesting escape and serenity
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Strong graphic framing with painterly detail typical of pre-war airline posters
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Confident typography declaring QUEENSLAND ISLANDS with clarity and poise
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 740 mm × 450 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, crisp, and ideal for framing under glass.
🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.
🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich texture and archival longevity.
🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Collectors of Australian airline and tropical travel posters
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Lovers of Queensland, rainforests, and island landscapes
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Mid-century modern, tropical, and coastal interiors
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Living spaces, studies, holiday homes, and gallery walls
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
In the early years of commercial aviation, posters like Queensland Islands reimagined distance as possibility. Australian Airlines presented the tropics not as remote or challenging, but as lush, welcoming, and extraordinary—places where nature ruled and discovery awaited.
Flight made the journey possible; art made it irresistible.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated for durability, or presented on canvas with elegant timber hang rails, this poster brings colour, warmth, and classic island romance into any space.
Lush. Exotic. Timeless.
