The Girt by Sea Project

A Modern-Day Photographic Odyssey

Tony Hewitt FAIPP & Denis Glennon AO

Meet the photographers

Fine Art Prints

100 piece " Girt By Sea" Collection

The Book

Australian coastline captured and reproduced in rich detail

The Exhibitions

A unique, aerial photography adventure by two Australian photographers

Photographic Odyssey

The spirit of curiosity and exploration

Our great land has always driven a sense of exploration, a real curiosity of what lies beyond the sea, over the ridge or across the desert...

Our vast and magnificent land has always ignited a spirit of exploration—a deep curiosity about what lies beyond the horizon, over the ridge, or across the desert. This relentless drive for discovery led Matthew Flinders to become the first to circumnavigate Australia between 1801 and 1803, meticulously charting its coastline.... Read More
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Meet the photographers

Tony Hewitt FAIPP & Denis Glennon AO, FAIPP

From the very first day, as we gazed down from our elevated vantage point, we were captivated by the aerial perspective of our coastline. Each unfolding scene revealed just how visually mesmerizing the edge of our vast island continent could be. Like the explorers of old, we were filled with a sense of wonder—what lay ahead, what would we discover next, what hidden beauty awaited just around the corner?

Do you remember...

the very first time you heard the words "Girt by Sea"?

How often have you paused to reflect on their origin and meaning?

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Behind the Shutter

A glimpse behind the scenes—capturing the moments, the process, and the passion that brought this project to life.

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The Statistics

A fascinating breakdown of key facts and figures from the journey.

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The Pilots

Meet the crew who took on this incredible challenge. Discover their backgrounds and the experience that brought them together for this journey.

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