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TRAVEL POSTER - Lovable Koalas
$49.95
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“Australia for the Tourist — Lovable Koalas” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
Few images captured the imagination of post-war travellers quite like this. Set against a bold yellow field, three koalas cling to their gum tree—curious, calm, unmistakably Australian. Created during the golden age of international travel, this poster distilled the promise of Australia into a single, unforgettable image: unique wildlife, warmth, and wonder at the edge of the world.
Friendly. Exotic. Instantly iconic.
🐨 Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
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Striking photographic koalas contrasted against a graphic, high-impact background
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Emphasis on Australia’s unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth
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Clean, confident mid-century typography reading “Australia for the Tourist”
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A sense of approachability—nature made welcoming, not remote
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Designed to charm overseas travellers and spark instant recognition
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 740 mm × 470 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
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Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Ideal for framing under glass; crisp colour and detail.
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Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, waterproof, and wipe-clean.
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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 longevity and depth.
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Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium, gallery-ready presentation.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally assembled by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Lovers of classic Australian travel and tourism art
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Wildlife enthusiasts and international visitors
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Mid-century interiors, nurseries, and relaxed living spaces
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Gifts celebrating Australia’s most recognisable animal
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
In the 1950s, koalas became global ambassadors for Australia—gentle, distinctive, and irresistibly photogenic. This poster reflects a time when long sea voyages were giving way to modern tourism, and Australia presented itself as both adventurous and welcoming.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated, or finished on canvas with timber hang rails, this piece brings warmth, nostalgia, and unmistakable Australian charm to any wall.
Endearing. Optimistic. Unmistakably Australian.
