• Bunker Bay Canvas Wall Art Dunsborough WA
  • Bunker Bay print displayed on a wall
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Matthew Philip

Bunker Bay Canvas Wall Art WA

Bunker Bay Canvas Wall Art WA

$80.00 AUD
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Bunker Bay near Dunsborough, Western Australia. An arc of white sand and gin-clear ocean beneath Cape Naturaliste. Available as stretched canvas with or without a frame, or as a rolled fine art paper print.

  • Ready to hang with included mounting hardware
  • Fade-resistant inks rated for 100+ years
  • UL Greenguard Gold certified, non-toxic inks
  • FSC-certified sustainable pine wood frame
  • Cotton-polyester canvas composite construction
Frame Style: Stretched Canvas
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Product Description

Bunker Bay Canvas Wall Art — Margaret River Region, Western Australia

Tucked beneath Cape Naturaliste at the northern tip of the Margaret River region, Bunker Bay is where Geographe Bay saves its best water — a sheltered arc of white sand and gin-clear shallows that regularly earns a place among Australia's finest beaches. This aerial photograph captures it at its calmest.

It is a beach with genuine pedigree. The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort sits behind the dunes, ilma Beach House serves breakfast almost on the sand, and the walking trail out to the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse delivers whale sightings from May through September. In autumn, the salmon run brings fishermen shoulder to shoulder along this shoreline.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Bunker Bay's beauty is in subtlety rather than drama — gentle gradients, soft sand patterns, delicate colour shifts — and subtle images are far harder to print well than bold ones. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera preserves every one of those tonal steps without flattening them.

Quiet luxury for a wall

This piece brings South West serenity into a home the way the bay itself does: calmly, confidently, without needing to impress anyone. It's a natural fit for living rooms, master bedrooms, ensuites and holiday homes, and it sits beautifully in Hamptons, coastal and contemporary interiors.

For the Margaret River faithful, this is the morning swim that makes the whole trip — the one you take before the cellar doors open and the day gets away from you.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across a full range of sizes. Every artwork in the Matthew Philip collection comes from his own aerial photographs of beaches he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Bunker Bay tucks in right under Cape Naturaliste, where Geographe Bay hides from the weather — and the shelter shows in the water. The morning I flew this, the bay was pure glass: sand patterns readable through the shallows, the blues grading so gently you could barely find the seams.

That is the thing about Bunker Bay — its beauty is subtle rather than dramatic, and subtle is genuinely harder to photograph well. There is no big granite headland or crashing surf to carry the frame. It all rests on tone.

The 100MP Hasselblad camera on the Mavic 4 Pro holds all that delicacy without flattening it out. Down here between the cape and the vineyards, mornings genuinely look like this — and if you get in the water before the cellar doors open, you will usually have it to yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

All canvas prints on this site are made to order—I print each one specifically for you using museum-quality materials, which means a 3–4 week production and delivery window within Australia. This isn't a warehouse clearance; it's a custom-made product crafted to last decades. If you're ordering before a specific date, get in touch and I can often prioritize your print. Free shipping applies Australia-wide, and you'll receive tracking so you know exactly when your piece is arriving.

Paper and poster prints ship much faster—typically 1-2 business days to anywhere in the world, with free international shipping included. If you need your aerial photography print urgently, this is the best option. The paper is archival-grade (same fade-resistant, professional-quality stock I use in gallery prints), so despite the quicker turnaround, you're not compromising on longevity.

Canvas prints ship ready to hang with your choice of frame style at checkout: black, white, or natural oak. Each frame is specifically designed to complement the composition of the aerial photography and arrives attached and ready to display. If you prefer an unframed print, that's available too—giving you the flexibility to source custom framing locally or match existing décor. Paper prints come unframed but can be ordered with frame recommendations included in your package.

Canvas prints are stretched across 390gsm acid-free poly-cotton matte canvas—the same archival-quality material used by professional galleries and museums for fine art. The inks are fade-resistant and non-toxic, rated for 100+ years without noticeable color shift when kept out of direct sunlight. Paper prints come in three finishes: matte (museum-grade), semi-gloss (vibrant), or fine art paper, all archival-rated. As a Perth-based aerial photographer who has shot every image on this site, I've invested in materials that will outlast the trends—your print is an investment in something that lasts.

Canvas and paper prints are low-maintenance. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight (which fades any print over decades) and humidity extremes. If dust settles on canvas, a soft, dry, lint-free cloth does the job—no cleaners needed. Paper prints benefit from framing behind glass or acrylic, which provides UV protection and makes them virtually maintenance-free. Both formats are designed to age gracefully; many customers report their prints looking exactly as vibrant 10+ years later.

I stand behind every print. If your canvas or paper print arrives damaged, the colors aren't right, or anything doesn't meet your expectations, contact me immediately with photos. I'll remake it or refund you—no questions, no process. This isn't just a returns policy; it's a commitment to your satisfaction. Email matt@matthewphilip.com and we'll resolve it within 48 hours.