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Matthew Philip

Mount Maunganui Main Beach Prints NZ

Mount Maunganui Main Beach Prints NZ

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Main Beach in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Pacific ocean sets rolling through Bay of Plenty 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

Mount Maunganui Main Beach Prints — Bay of Plenty, NZ

Along Mount Maunganui's stretch the Pacific arrives in long, ordered lines, and from the air that rhythm becomes the composition: waves rolling through in sets, whitewater tracing patterns across the Bay of Plenty's clear blue.

Turn the camera straight down over the surf and The Mount becomes a different beach entirely. The waves organise themselves into parallel lines arriving one after another — pure rhythm, with no landmark and no horizon to tell you where you are.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. This frame lives entirely on detail — texture in every wave face, definition in every trail of foam — and the drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera captures exactly that clarity, keeping every print size crisp.

More rhythmic than a classic beach portrait

This study suits modern and coastal interiors alike. It reads as abstract pattern to most people, yet remains unmistakably The Mount to anyone who has surfed this coastline — surfers can see exactly what kind of day it was.

Everyone else just sees the ocean keeping perfect time.

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 places he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

Once I had shot The Mount's classic view, I turned the drone straight down over the surf and found a completely different beach.

From above, Maunganui's waves organise themselves into this beautiful rhythm — set after set arriving in parallel lines, whitewater sketching patterns over the Bay of Plenty's clear blue. No landmark, no horizon, nothing to tell you where you are.

It is a frame that lives on detail, and the 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro delivers it: texture in every wave face, definition in every trail of foam. Surfers read this image instantly — they can see exactly what kind of day it was. Everyone else just sees the ocean keeping perfect time.

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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.