TRAVEL POSTER - River Murray Tours

🚢 “River Murray Tours — Lazy Days”
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1930s)

Drift into a slower rhythm of travel with this evocative River Murray poster, where paddle steamers glide across glassy water and time seems to pause beneath sprawling river gums. Designed to celebrate leisure, scenery, and the simple pleasure of watching the river pass by, this artwork captures the romance of Australia’s great inland waterway at its most idyllic.

Unhurried. Sun-warmed. Timeless.

🌿 Iconic Imagery from the Golden Age of River Travel

• A classic paddle steamer cruising the Murray at dusk

• A lone traveller resting beneath a river gum, fishing rod in hand

• Deep blues and greens reflecting calm water and evening light

• Native birdlife perched overhead, reinforcing the sense of stillness

• Bold typography inviting travellers to embrace “Lazy Days” on the river

📐 Size Options

Original proportions are preserved. Custom sizes are available on request.

🎨 Premium Format Options

• Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Smooth, high-quality stock, ideal for framing under glass.

• Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate for durability, wipe-clean protection, and long life.

• Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with hanging cord; ready to display.

• Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour depth and longevity.

• Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — A gallery-style presentation with top and bottom timber rails.

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally fitted by our framer.

🎁 Ideal For

• Lovers of Australian river history and heritage travel

• Vintage travel poster and transport enthusiasts

• Living rooms, studies, offices, and holiday homes

• A thoughtful gift celebrating slow travel and nostalgia

🌊 A Poster That Celebrates Taking Your Time

Created during an era when holidays meant lingering journeys rather than rushed itineraries, this poster reminds us of the Murray as a place of rest, reflection, and gentle adventure—where the destination mattered less than the experience itself.

🖼️ Display with Ease and Warmth

Whether framed, laminated, or presented on canvas with timber hang rails, this River Murray artwork brings calm, character, and classic Australian charm into any space.

Relaxed. Romantic. Enduring.