• Mount Maunganui aerial canvas wall art New Zealand
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Matthew Philip

Mauao and Main Beach Wall Art NZ

Mauao and Main Beach Wall Art NZ

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Mauao and Main Beach in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Mauao rising from the sea, town at its foot. 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
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Mauao and Main Beach Wall Art — Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Mauao rises straight out of the sea at the end of the Mount Maunganui peninsula, and everything else arranges itself around it. This aerial photograph holds the whole composition: the green cone of the mount, the town gathered at its foot, and Main Beach running away in a long clean arc.

Mauao is not just a landmark — it's sacred to local iwi, and its name means "caught by the dawn". The summit track climbs 1,826 metres and 648 steps to the top, and at its base sit the saltwater Mount Hot Pools. Between the climb, the beach and the pools, this small peninsula packs in more than towns ten times its size.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Scale is the whole point of this frame, and it's technically demanding — the print has to hold detail on the mount's bush-covered slopes and in the surf line simultaneously. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera manages both at the largest sizes.

Structure most beach scenes simply don't have

The landform gives this piece genuine architecture — something a flat beach view can never offer. It suits living rooms, offices and homes with a connection to the Bay of Plenty, and it anchors a wall in a way pure seascapes don't.

For anyone who has climbed Mauao at sunrise and looked down on this exact view, it's the reward, framed.

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

Mauao rises straight out of the sea at the end of the peninsula, and everything else at Mount Maunganui arranges itself around it — the town gathers at its foot, the beach runs away in a long clean arc.

It is more than a landmark. Mauao is sacred to local iwi and its name means caught by the dawn. The summit track climbs 648 steps to the top, and there are saltwater hot pools sitting at its base.

Scale is the whole point of this frame, and it is hard on a camera — you need detail on the bush-covered slopes and in the surf line at the same time. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds both at the biggest print sizes. If you have climbed Mauao at sunrise, this is the view you were looking at.

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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.