Take a trip back in time with this stunning vintage locality map print of Jervis Bay and Nowra, NSW, straight from the 1960s. This vintage map isn’t just a piece of art; it’s a snapshot of a simpler time, when these coastal gems were known more for their untouched beauty than their tourist hotspots.

Jervis Bay, with its crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches, is home to some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Australia—and it was pretty stunning even back then. Nowra, nestled nearby, has grown into the buzzing regional centre it is today, but this map captures the area’s classic charm before it became the go-to spot for weekend getaways and nature lovers.

Whether you're a local or just a lover of coastal Aussie history, this map brings that nostalgic, laid-back vibe right into your home. It’s the perfect way to bring a piece of historical Australian coastal art into your space with a touch of coastal cool.

Fun Fact: Jervis Bay is home to some of the world’s whitest sands, and back in the 60s, it was the secret retreat for locals looking to escape the city. Now, it's a haven for nature lovers, with the bay being one of the best spots for dolphin and whale watching.

This map makes a bold statement, so whether you’re sprucing up your living room, adding some personality to your bedroom, or finally getting that gallery wall going, it’s a unique way to honour the rich history and natural beauty of this iconic part of the NSW coast.

Perfect for: Anyone with a love for Australian history, coastal vibes, and vintage art that makes a statement.

What's Included?

PRINTED ART: 1

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• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

This 1882 map of Mackay and the then known as South Kennedy District captures North Queensland at a moment when the region was still being shaped on paper as much as on the ground. Created during a period of early settlement and agricultural ambition, the map documents how Mackay was laid out before the city fully emerged.

The Pioneer River threads through the composition, surrounded by early land divisions and township markings that reveal the practical thinking of 19th-century surveyors. There’s a quiet confidence to the layout — purposeful, restrained, and unexpectedly graphic — making it as compelling visually as it is historically.

Today, the map reads less like an artifact and more like a considered design object. It brings a sense of place without nostalgia, working effortlessly in modern interiors while still carrying the weight of regional history. A strong piece for collectors, designers, or anyone with ties to coastal or regional Queensland.

Fun Fact: Before Mackay became synonymous with sugar, the region was promoted as a multi-purpose agricultural frontier. Maps like this were central to that pitch, carefully presenting rivers, land parcels, and access routes to suggest opportunity long before infrastructure caught up

What's Included?

PRINTED ART: 1

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁

• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

Step into the eternal allure of Metung, Victoria with our spellbinding vintage aerial photo print. Cast in bold black and white, it unveils a fresh angle of this coastal haven, capturing its innate beauty and tranquil waters from the skies above. 

What's included?

PRINTED ART: 1

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• Printed on premium quality 250gsm matt art paper
  
• The image has a white border (as shown), frame not included
• Made & shipped in Australia
  
• Print only artworks - trimmed and ready for framing 
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.
  

This vintage map print presents Gosford circa 1887, capturing the township at an early moment in its development, just two years after it was formally gazetted. Centered on the waterfront settlement, the map records the emerging street layout and land divisions that defined Gosford’s initial relationship with Brisbane Water.

Produced during a formative period, the map reflects a town still taking shape, with development closely tied to the harbour’s edge rather than extensive inland expansion. Its measured scope highlights the practical concerns of a young settlement: access, allotment, and orientation to the water.

Quiet and historically grounded, this map offers a restrained record of Gosford’s beginnings. It suits interiors that value regional history, early Australian town planning, and cartography that documents place through structure and geography rather than decoration.

Fun fact: Gosford takes its name from Archibald Acheson, the 2nd Earl of Gosford, who served as Governor General of British North America — despite never setting foot in Australia.

What's Included?

PRINTED ART: 1

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁

• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration. 
  

This 1882 Victorian Railways map of Melbourne and its suburban lines captures the city at a time when rail was rapidly shaping how people lived, worked, and moved across the region. Rendered in vintage sepia tones, the map traces the growing web of railway lines extending from the city into surrounding suburbs, revealing just how central the rail network was to Melbourne’s expansion in the late nineteenth century.

Originally produced as a practical reference, the map details stations, junctions, and routes that connected emerging communities to the city centre. Many of the lines shown would go on to define suburb boundaries and commuting patterns that still exist today, making this piece as relevant as it is historical.

Fun fact: By the 1880s, Melbourne had one of the largest suburban rail networks in the world, earning it the nickname “the railway city” among visiting planners.

What's Included?

PRINTED ART: 1

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁

• Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
• Made to order in Australia
• Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
• Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  
• Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
• Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  
• Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.