• Aerial photograph of Rottnest Island
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Matthew Philip

Rottnest Island Framed Print WA

Rottnest Island Framed Print WA

$80.00 AUD
$80.00 AUD
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Rottnest Island, Western Australia, at its clearest and most colourful. Sea and sand. 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

Rottnest Island Framed Print — Western Australia

There is a reason West Australians talk about Rottnest the way they do. Just off the coast of Perth, the island stacks bay after bay of white sand, shallow reef and turquoise water — and seen from the air, it becomes something you want on your wall permanently. This aerial photograph captures Rotto at its clearest, calmest and most colourful.

Nineteen kilometres of ocean is all that separates it from the mainland, but it may as well be a different country: no cars, no traffic, no rush — just bikes, quokkas, and the slow business of choosing which beach to swim at next. The ferry from Fremantle takes half an hour and the decompression is immediate.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera records the scene in exceptional detail — reef texture, sandbank patterns and water gradients hold pin sharp across every print size, from a compact framed piece to a large statement canvas.

The wall art version of a long weekend

The clean coastal palette brightens living rooms and bedrooms, brings ease into offices and waiting rooms, and gives holiday homes and rentals an instant sense of place.

For anyone with Rottnest memories — the ferry ride, the bikes, the quokka selfies, that first swim — this is the closest thing to keeping the island in the house.

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

Ask any West Aussie about Rottnest and watch their face change. Nineteen kilometres of ocean is all that separates it from Perth, but it may as well be another country — no cars, no traffic, no rush.

I have flown a lot of coastline, and Rotto still hands me frames I can hardly believe. This one came from a day working my way around the bays, waiting for the light to sit right over the reef.

The water colour here is real — no heavy grading, just clean light over shallow sand and reef, captured on the 100MP Hasselblad camera so every detail survives the biggest print sizes. Thirty minutes on the ferry from Fremantle and you are standing in this scene. Until the next trip, this is how I keep the island close.

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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.