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Matthew Philip

Palm Beach Surfers Beach Wall Art Gold Coast

Palm Beach Surfers Beach Wall Art Gold Coast

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Surfers curling around the rocky outcrop on a glassy winter morning. 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

Palm Beach Surfers Beach Wall Art — Gold Coast, Queensland

A long lineup of surfers curls around the rocky outcrop at Palm Beach on a glassy winter morning. The turquoise shelf, the dark rock and the white sand spit meet in one frame, with the surf break running right through the middle of it.

Winter is the Gold Coast's secret. The crowds thin, the water stays warm enough, and the mornings go glassy far more often than they do in summer — which is why the lineup in this frame is made up almost entirely of people who live here.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Three very different textures share this frame — dark wet rock, turquoise shallows and bright dry sand — and they sit at opposite ends of the exposure range. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera holds all three without sacrificing any.

The best of the Palm Beach set

The way the lineup curls to follow the shape of the outcrop gives this piece a natural sweep that pulls the eye through the whole frame. It suits living rooms, offices, hallways and surf households.

For anyone who surfs here through winter, this is the morning worth getting up for.

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

Winter is the Gold Coast's secret. The crowds thin, the water stays warm enough, and the mornings go glassy far more often than they do in summer — which is why the lineup in this frame is almost entirely locals.

I flew this one as the pack curled around the rocky outcrop, with the turquoise shelf, the dark rock and the white sand spit all meeting and the break running right through the middle.

Dark wet rock, turquoise shallows and bright dry sand sit at opposite ends of the exposure range, and most files give up one to save another. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds all three. This is my favourite frame from the whole Palm Beach set.

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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.