TRAVEL POSTER - New World Sydney Vintage Poster
“Sydney — See the New World Below the Equator”
Qantas Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
A city revealed by night, Sydney glows beneath a southern sky as lights ripple across the harbour and anchored boats drift in quiet suspension. This striking Qantas poster captures the romance of long-haul flight in the jet-age era—when Australia was still a bold promise at the edge of the world, and arrival felt like discovery.
Modern. Distant. Irresistibly new.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
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Dramatic nocturnal view of Sydney Harbour, alive with lights and reflections
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Stylised geometric framing that draws the eye from sky to water
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Southern stars scattered above the harbour, reinforcing “below the equator” allure
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Confident Qantas branding symbolising reliability and global reach
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A mood of calm sophistication—arrival after a long intercontinental journey
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 740 mm × 470 mm |
Original proportions are preserved. Custom sizing is available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
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Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Ideal for framing under glass; crisp colour and fine detail.
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Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, wipe-clean, and tear-resistant.
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Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; ready to hang.
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Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for depth and longevity.
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Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-ready presentation with timber rails top and bottom.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as these are professionally fitted by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Aviation and Qantas history enthusiasts
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Lovers of mid-century modern and jet-age design
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Studies, offices, lounges, and contemporary interiors
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Gifts celebrating Sydney, travel, and Australian design heritage
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
Created at a time when air travel redefined distance, this poster positions Sydney as both destination and revelation—a luminous harbour city welcoming travellers who had crossed hemispheres to reach it.
🖼️ Display with Pride
From framed paper to canvas with timber hang rails, this artwork brings depth, calm, and international glamour to any space.
Elegant. Aspirational. Unmistakably Qantas.
Original: $35.74
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“Sydney — See the New World Below the Equator”
Qantas Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
A city revealed by night, Sydney glows beneath a southern sky as lights ripple across the harbour and anchored boats drift in quiet suspension. This striking Qantas poster captures the romance of long-haul flight in the jet-age era—when Australia was still a bold promise at the edge of the world, and arrival felt like discovery.
Modern. Distant. Irresistibly new.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
-
Dramatic nocturnal view of Sydney Harbour, alive with lights and reflections
-
Stylised geometric framing that draws the eye from sky to water
-
Southern stars scattered above the harbour, reinforcing “below the equator” allure
-
Confident Qantas branding symbolising reliability and global reach
-
A mood of calm sophistication—arrival after a long intercontinental journey
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 740 mm × 470 mm |
Original proportions are preserved. Custom sizing is available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
-
Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Ideal for framing under glass; crisp colour and fine detail.
-
Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, wipe-clean, and tear-resistant.
-
Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; ready to hang.
-
Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for depth and longevity.
-
Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-ready presentation with timber rails top and bottom.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as these are professionally fitted by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
-
Aviation and Qantas history enthusiasts
-
Lovers of mid-century modern and jet-age design
-
Studies, offices, lounges, and contemporary interiors
-
Gifts celebrating Sydney, travel, and Australian design heritage
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
Created at a time when air travel redefined distance, this poster positions Sydney as both destination and revelation—a luminous harbour city welcoming travellers who had crossed hemispheres to reach it.
🖼️ Display with Pride
From framed paper to canvas with timber hang rails, this artwork brings depth, calm, and international glamour to any space.
Elegant. Aspirational. Unmistakably Qantas.
