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TRAVEL POSTER -Try Wangaratta

Name: TRAVEL POSTER -Try Wangaratta
Brand: Mapworld
Price: 49.95 AUD
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🚆 “Try Wangaratta” — Victoria, Australia
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1930)

Bright water, summer light, and the promise of lingering longer — Try Wangaratta captures the relaxed optimism of interwar Australian travel. Issued by Victorian Railways, this striking design invites travellers to slow down, dive in, and discover the pleasures of regional Victoria at a gentler pace.

Where holidays stretch, and time feels generous.

🏊 Iconic Imagery from Australia’s Golden Age of Rail Travel

Sunlit riverside swimming scene — carefree and inviting
Confident modern typography urging travellers to “Try” something new
Holiday camps and riverside leisure set beneath tall eucalypts
Fashionable 1930s swimwear symbolising freedom and escape
A subtle promise: arrive by rail, stay longer, enjoy more

📐 Size Options

Format	Dimensions (H × W)
Portrait	780 mm × 485 mm

Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.

🎨 Premium Format Options

Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Perfect for framing under glass; authentic colour and texture.
Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, durable, wipe-clean, and long-lasting.
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.
Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-ready canvas 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

Collectors of Australian rail and regional tourism history
Lovers of vintage leisure, swimming, and riverside scenes
Interior stylists seeking colour, nostalgia, and calm
Thoughtful gifts celebrating Australian holidays of the past

🌿 A Poster That Sells Time, Not Distance

Try Wangaratta is less about getting there — and more about what happens once you arrive. It reflects a moment when rail travel encouraged Australians to explore nearby towns, savour long summers, and rediscover the simple pleasures of water, warmth, and community.

🖼️ Display with Easygoing Charm

Whether framed, laminated, or finished on canvas with timber hang rails, this poster brings relaxed country confidence and classic Australian holiday spirit to any room.

Inviting. Unhurried. Pure regional Victoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TRAVEL POSTER -Try Wangaratta depict?

The TRAVEL POSTER -Try Wangaratta is a high-quality reproduction of a vintage travel poster. Mapworld's travel poster range features classic Australian and international destination artwork from the golden age of travel — originally produced for airlines, railways, and tourism boards. These make striking wall art for home and office.

Is this an original or reproduction print?

Mapworld sells both original antique maps and high-quality reproduction prints. Reproduction prints are clearly identified in the product title and are produced on quality paper to closely replicate the appearance of historic originals. Original antique maps are individually described and priced according to condition and rarity.

Is this print suitable for framing?

Yes, antique map prints make excellent framed artworks. Check the product dimensions to select an appropriate frame. Mapworld can advise on framing options.

Does Mapworld ship the TRAVEL POSTER -Try Wangaratta across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on weekdays are dispatched same day.