• Wategos Beach Byron Bay Canvas Wall Art NSW
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Matthew Philip

Wategos Bay Canvas Wall Art NSW

Wategos Bay Canvas Wall Art NSW

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Wategos Bay in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Sea banding from pale shallows through reef to deep blue. 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

Wategos Bay Canvas Wall Art — Byron Bay, New South Wales

Wategos Beach curves beneath dense rainforest at Byron Bay, surfers out in the clear green water and Cape Byron Lighthouse standing on the ridge above. From the air the water reads in distinct bands — pale sand shallows, through reef patches, out to deep blue — with the headland houses tucked into the trees.

Those bands are the whole appeal of shooting here. Wategos sits in the shelter of Australia's most easterly point, where the reef and sand alternate close to shore and the water separates into colours you'd normally have to fly to Queensland to find.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Colour banding is the first thing to fall apart in a print — you get ugly steps instead of a smooth transition. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds every gradient clean while keeping the reef readable straight through the surface.

Colour, structure and a landmark in one frame

Between the banded water, the rainforest and the lighthouse, this piece has more going on than a standard beach print — which is exactly why it holds attention on a wall rather than fading into the background.

It suits living rooms, hallways and holiday homes, and it works beautifully for anyone who has stayed on that headland and looked down on this exact view every morning.

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

The colour is why I keep flying Wategos. From above the water separates into distinct bands — pale sand shallows, then reef patches, then deep blue — the sort of separation you would normally have to fly a lot further north to find.

It happens because the bay sits sheltered under Australia's most easterly point, with reef and sand alternating close to shore. Above it, the headland houses hide in the trees and Cape Byron Lighthouse sits on the ridge.

Banded colour is the first thing to break in a print — you get ugly steps instead of a smooth transition. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds every gradient clean and still reads the reef straight through the surface.

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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.