“Flinders Ranges” Vintage Travel Poster — South Australia (c.1950)
Bold, sunlit, and unmistakably Australian, this beautiful reproduction of the Flinders Ranges travel poster celebrates South Australia’s rugged heartland as it was promoted in the mid-20th century. Created around 1950, the artwork captures the drama of ancient ranges, winding bush tracks, and golden light—inviting travellers to experience South Australia’s “Winter Sunland.”
Rugged. Warm. Enduring.
Iconic Imagery from the Mid-Century Travel Era
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Striking red and ochre ranges rising above eucalypt woodland
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A winding track with a classic touring car—freedom and discovery on four wheels
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Strong graphic colour blocks typical of post-war travel design
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Emphasis on light, warmth, and accessibility during winter months
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South Australian tourism branding from the golden age of road travel
📐 Size Options
| Format |
Dimensions (H × W) |
| Standard |
740 mm × 470 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper, ideal for framing under glass.
🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation with 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, waterproof, and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; ready to display.
🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for depth and longevity.
🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — A gallery-style finish with timber rails top and bottom.
⏳ 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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Lovers of South Australian landscapes and road-trip history
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Mid-century design and vintage travel-poster collectors
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Offices, studies, and relaxed modern interiors
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Gifts for explorers, hikers, and Flinders Ranges devotees
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
Before air travel dominated domestic tourism, posters like this encouraged Australians to explore by road. The Flinders Ranges was sold as a place of winter warmth, open space, and quiet grandeur—timeless values that still resonate today.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated, or presented on canvas with timber hang rails, this poster brings colour, warmth, and classic South Australian character to any space.
Rugged. Sunlit. Iconic.