“Lyre-bird — Australia” — Australian National Travel Association
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)

Graceful, expressive, and unmistakably Australian, this striking reproduction of the Lyre-bird travel poster celebrates one of the nation’s most extraordinary native creatures at the height of post-war travel optimism. Produced around 1950 for the Australian National Travel Association, the artwork presents Australia as a land of rare beauty—where wildlife, wilderness, and wonder were as compelling as any city or coastline.

With its dramatic display feathers unfurled across the forest floor, the lyrebird becomes both performer and emblem—an invitation to experience Australia’s natural theatre for yourself.

A moment of quiet spectacle from the golden age of travel.

✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel

• A male lyrebird in full display, tail feathers arcing like calligraphy

• Deep forest tones layered with warm earth colours and dappled light

• Painterly textures that suggest movement, sound, and rhythm

• Elegant typography anchoring AUSTRALIA with calm authority

• A composition that elevates wildlife to national symbol

📐 Size Options

Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.

🎨 Premium Format Options

📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, crisp, and ideal for framing under glass.

🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.

🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.

🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich texture and archival longevity.

🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.

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

🎁 Ideal For

• Collectors of Australian wildlife and travel posters

• Bird lovers and natural history enthusiasts

• Nature-inspired and mid-century interiors

• Studies, libraries, living spaces, and gallery walls

🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story

In the decades following World War II, Australia promoted itself not only through cities and sunshine, but through its unique natural life. Posters like this positioned native species as cultural ambassadors—symbols of a land found nowhere else on Earth.

The lyrebird, famed for its mimicry and display, embodied Australia’s quiet confidence and originality.

🖼️ Display with Pride

Whether framed, laminated for durability, or presented on canvas with elegant timber hang rails, this poster brings warmth, movement, and timeless Australian character into any space.

Poetic. Distinctive. Unforgettable.