☀️ “Brisbane — River City of the North” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1940)

Bathed in golden light and subtropical warmth, this classic Brisbane travel poster invites you to escape winter and head north. Issued by the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau around 1940, it presents Brisbane as a sunlit river city—relaxed, welcoming, and confidently modern—capturing the optimism and romance of Australia’s interwar travel boom.

A winter holiday in the sun.

🌴 Iconic Imagery from the Golden Age of Travel

• A sweeping view over Brisbane and the winding Brisbane River

• The historic windmill anchoring the city’s colonial heritage

• Lush greenery and warm skies evoking subtropical comfort

• Decorative poinsettia—Brisbane’s floral emblem—adding seasonal colour

• Elegant period typography encouraging travellers to “Take a Kodak with you”

📐 Size Options

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, wipe-clean, and display-ready.

🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with hanging cord for effortless wall display.

🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for longevity.

🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-style canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom.

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally assembled.

🎁 Ideal For

• Lovers of vintage Australian travel art

• Queensland and Brisbane locals

• Mid-century, retro, and coastal interiors

• Offices, studies, and heritage-inspired spaces

🌏 A Poster That Tells a Story

Created to entice southern and overseas travellers, this poster reflects Brisbane’s emergence as a sunny, modern destination—where river breezes, warm winters, and relaxed city life promised a different pace of Australia.

🖼️ Display with Confidence

Whether framed, laminated, or displayed on canvas with timber hang rails, this Brisbane poster brings warmth, colour, and classic Australian charm to any room.

Sunlit. Inviting. Timeless.