Hong Kong — Fly Qantas (c. 1960)

Neon nights, silk sheen, harbour sails. This finely reproduced Qantas destination poster weaves together curio-shop glamour, festival colour and a sweep of junk sails beneath green mountains—pure jet-age romance for your wall.

Why it captivates

• Jet-age glamour — the optimism and elegance of 1960s long-haul travel.

• Mid-century design — bold typography, clean grid, rich colour blocks.

• Sense of place — cheongsam chic, temple celebrations, skyline and harbour.

• Luminous palette — magenta, jade and sea-blue that brighten any room.

• Conversation piece — classic airline ephemera with collector appeal.

• Statement artwork — an eye-catching focal point for living spaces or offices.

What you’ll see

Panel by panel:

1. Curio shop portrait — a woman in a vivid cheongsam amid shelves of porcelain and lacquer.

2. Harbour by night — the city glowing from The Peak.

3. Temple festivities — New Year decorations and traditional dress.

4. Emblem panel — a jade-green block with a round insignia.

5. Wide panorama — a fleet of junks skimming a calm harbour against steep, verdant hills.

Typography anchors the composition: stylised Hong Kong, the call to FLY QANTAS, and “AUSTRALIA’S ROUND-THE-WORLD AIRLINE.”

A richer historical frame

Issued circa 1960 as Qantas expanded across Asia, posters like this married colour photography with modern type to sell the dream of effortless world travel—culture, sunshine and airline prestige in one persuasive image.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge to edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

490 × 780 mm (approx. 19.29 × 30.71 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.628 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~486 × 776 mm for a 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary: Float-mount in A1 to show the full edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Aviation & travel enthusiasts

• Mid-century design lovers

• Hong Kong aficionados seeking a vibrant, storied focal point

• Gift-givers celebrating new homes, milestones and adventures

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Set sail for neon harbour nights—order your fine-art print of Hong Kong — Fly Qantas today.