Whataroa River Travel Poster

Whataroa River, West Coast

Inspired by the wild rivers of New Zealand’s West Coast, this print captures packrafters exploring the milky-blue waters of the Whataroa River, surrounded by lush native bush and rugged rock walls.

The river’s distinctive blue colour comes from glaciers high in the Southern Alps grinding mineral-rich rock into a fine powder, which is carried downstream in the glacial water. I wanted this piece to capture everything I love about the West Coast. Lush, remote and wild.

Print quality
Printed in my Wānaka studio using archival pigment inks on beautiful Canson Arches BFK Rives White 310gsm fine art paper. This 100% cotton paper has a subtle texture and a soft, natural finish that gives the colours depth while retaining the detail of the original illustration.

Print only frame not included.

No AI was used in the creation of this artwork.