ONC Chart – Australia Q-12

Size: 1000 mm x 735 mm

The ONC (Operational Navigation Chart) Australia Q-12 delivers a large-format representation of Australia’s Q-12 sector, produced to the internationally recognised 1:1,000,000 scale. Designed with both topographic precision and aeronautical references, this chart offers a unique blend of natural landscape detail and infrastructure mapping.

Originally developed for aviation use, the Q-12 chart highlights physical features such as rivers, mountains, and coastlines, alongside cultural and man-made infrastructure including towns, villages, pipelines, roads, and railways. This dual-layered presentation makes it not only a useful teaching and planning tool but also a striking visual resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

⚠ Important Notice: Supplied strictly NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE. Intended for educational, decorative, and planning purposes only.

✈ Key Features

• Topographic Representation – Clear depiction of rivers, ranges, deserts, and coastal forms.

• Aeronautical Heritage – Incorporates aviation reference data, reflecting its ONC origins.

• Infrastructure Mapping – Identifies towns, villages, pipelines, railways, and major roads.

• Readable Scale – At 1:1,000,000, provides both detail and wide geographic coverage.

• Multi-Purpose Use – Suitable for education, aviation history, libraries, offices, or collectors.

📐 Technical Specifications

🖼 Available Formats

This chart is available in five premium formats, ensuring the right edition for every use:

📜 Paper Edition (160 gsm Premium Paper)

• Printed on heavyweight 160 gsm paper.

• Perfect for framing under glass in a traditional setting.

• Accessible, elegant, and ideal for collectors or teaching displays.

✨ Laminated Edition (80 Micron Gloss Encapsulation)

• Fully encapsulated in 80-micron gloss laminate.

• Durable, wipe-clean, and resistant to handling wear.

• Practical for classrooms, offices, and planning environments—use with map dots or markers.

🖌 Canvas Edition (395 gsm Matte Canvas)

• Printed on archival-grade 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas using pigment-based inks.

• Fade-resistant, richly textured, and gallery-quality.

• A prestige edition built to last for decades as both décor and reference.

🪵 Laminated with Hang Rails (Natural Timber)

• Combines the resilience of lamination with professional presentation.

• Mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top and bottom).

• Fitted with a sturdy hanging cord for easy wall display.

🪵 Canvas with Hang Rails (Natural Timber)

• The premium collector’s edition: archival canvas with handcrafted timber hang rails.

• Professionally mounted and lacquered for a refined finish.

• Ideal for executive offices, libraries, or as a centrepiece for aviation and cartography enthusiasts.

Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed editions, as they are custom-mounted by our professional framer.

🌏 Why Choose the ONC Chart – Australia Q-12?

The ONC Q-12 chart represents more than geographical data—it is a testament to aviation cartography and an invaluable resource for:

• Educators & Trainers – Bringing geography, infrastructure, and aviation mapping to life.

• Aviation Enthusiasts – Preserving the heritage of operational navigation charting.

• Collectors & Historians – A technical artefact with enduring historical and display value.

• Libraries & Offices – Adding technical refinement and visual presence to interiors.

• Planners & Analysts – Offering a broad overview of landforms and infrastructure.

The ONC Q-12 unites scientific precision with aesthetic presentation, making it equally suitable as a working reference tool and a prestigious wall display.